Perfectionism Is Fear Dressed Up In Good Shoes...
"Perfectionism is fear dressed up in good shoes and a nice coat. You will never be free from criticism. Perfectionism is a huge waste of time." --Elizabeth Gilbert I LOVE this quote and it relates so well to health and fitness. Eating well and exercise should be about taking good care of yourself so that you can go out into the world and do what…
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Don’t Take Your Aching Joints Lying Down
Early in my career I was at a seminar given by a talented physical therapist named Tom Purvis. Something he said has always stayed with me: “What is the most important part of the human body to consider if you want to live a long life?” Almost all of us responded by saying that the heart, or specifically a healthy cardiovascular system, was most important. …
Tags: Fitness
Oh She Glows PB&J Thumbprint Breakfast Cookies
These little gems are fast and nutritious and great way to have your oats for breakfast on the go. I used fig jam but any jam will work well. To finish the cookie, place smooth peanut butter in a plastic bag, cut a small hole in the corner of the bag and then pipe the peanut butter over the cookie. This recipe comes from Angela Liddon’s new cookbook…
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Mexican Super Salad
Good preparation is critical to being successful at almost anything and is absolutely true if you want to eat healthfully. Preparing your own healthy food takes time but there are some tricks to being efficient. On Sunday afternoon, I make three things for the week. The first is a batch of veggie burgers, hummus or some kind of thing I can make into…
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Pecan Ball Sub
These little pecan balls are sooooo good, and so versatile. They are good in a sub and the make great “meatballs” for spaghetti. I also like them crumbled up in my salad for lunch. Served with a big colorful salad and a glass of chianti! I use ground cashews as a topping for the subs and pasta. Enjoy! Preparation time: 15 minutes Baking time:…
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Raw Cashew Cheese
This recipe was given to me by my friend Dennis Young. Super easy and so good!! I made the sweet version as a decadent but healthy topping for sprouted whole grain toast served with a side of berries for breakfast. This sweet version would make a nice dessert dip for fruit. Enjoy! Raw Cashew Cheese – Savory and Sweet Great in lasagna, pizza,…
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Sweet Potato and Avocado Bites
These are wonderful little appetizers. They are easy, look pretty, and are super tasty. The recipe calls for radish sprouts but the market didn’t have any so I used chopped chives which works fine but the curly sprouts on top looks really pretty if you can find them. I got this recipe from a blog called “Blissful Basil.” I highly recommend you check…
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Chocolate Almond Cherry Sports Bars
I prefer making my own sports bars because I believe whole foods are much better for your body and your performance than “sports nutrition systems” which is just a marketing terms for a chemical laden food like product. Your body recognizes real food and will respond better. These bars have a similar texture to Lara Bars. The base is dried dates…
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The Easiest and Most Delicious Butternut Squash Soup
When I was at the Food Lab in Boulder a few weeks ago, one of the cooking instructors mentioned that his recipe for butternut squash soup is…… 1. Take a butternut squash and cut off the stem. 2. Cut the butternut squash in half and place it flesh side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment. 3. Bake at 375 until the squash is soft, about 45-50…
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Chocolate Beet Cup Cupcakes with Chocolate Sweet Potato Frosting
This recipe is my Valentine’s Day gift to you all. These cupcakes are outrageously good! I brought these cupcakes to our last Meatless Monday event and I was told that they were the best cupcakes ever! You feel kind of virtuous eating them because they contain nutrient dense vegetables and no animal products but there is a bit of coconut sugar in…
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