Wheat Free Peanut Butter Cookies! They are so good!!

Posted by on Nov 27, 2010 in Blog, Nutrition | 0 comments

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup unsalted almond butter, stirred well 3/4 cup Sucanat 1 large egg 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp sea salt 3 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa or greater), broken into small pieces INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, stir together first 5 ingredients until blended. Stir in chocolate. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes. Remove to a wire rack and let cool...

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Flourless Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

Posted by on Nov 8, 2010 in Blog, Nutrition | 0 comments

by Jenny Grothe This little concoction includes NO flour. So, the texture will be just a bit different, but it’s still good going down. Pair this with a vanilla protein shake, and you’re set. Makes 1 serving Ingredients: 1/2 cup bran cereal 1 tbs ground flax or flax seed 1 tbs old-fashioned oats 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tbs raisins 1 tsp chopped walnuts sugar substitute to taste a little water (enough to cover the cereal, flax, and oats) Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Add cereal,...

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Healthy Pumpkin Pie

Posted by on Oct 9, 2010 in Nutrition | 1 comment

I got this from my trainer and I just tried it yesterday. The general consensit was that it needed to be sweeter, so I’ve ajusted the recipie below to include more splenda (I only used 2tbs). However my entire audience ate it up. I did in fact come up with a crust too that is totally wheat free (I’m a bit sensitive to it) and I can’t believe it turned out! It was a bit crumbly at first, but once baked it was AWESOME!! Pie Crust: 1/2c canola oil 2/3c milk 1/4c egg whites 2 2/3c brown rice flour...

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Fat Loss Diet – Stollen from Oxygen

Posted by on Aug 8, 2010 in Blog, Nutrition | 0 comments

So I stole this diet from Oxygen magazine, it’s not one of my own. Although I question the lack of protein in it I’m currently giving it a shot and have already lost 4lbs in 1 week, so I guess it’s okay.  I’d suggest that after you’re done with this diet that you stick to something similar to week 3.  I’ll let you know how my progress goes. Week 1: Meal 1 Meal 2 Meal 3 Meal 4 Meal 5 Meal 6 3/4c cooked oatmeal,not instant 1 orange or banana 1 apple 1/2c...

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Summer time eating plan

Posted by on Jul 29, 2010 in Blog, Nutrition | 0 comments

This is how I’m currently eating.  It’s tapered to summer foods like berries and salads, which I love.  I’ve also switched around my complex carbs (rice, pasta, oatmeal).  I’m really enjoying this diet, even though it’s fairly consistent through the week. I try to give myself a 40:40:20 (protein: carbs: fats) split to help me build muscle and give me lots of energy.  I usually end up eating about 47% protein with is just fine with me.  You will want to eat at least the same...

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Healthy, delicious Indian Bhurtha (eggplant)

Posted by on Jul 20, 2010 in Blog, Nutrition | 0 comments

I decided to try and make a health version of Bhurtha.  I changed the spice amount a bit and MAN did I score on taste points!  I usually serve this dish with chicken and 1/4c of whole wheat couscous!  I LOVE couscous although Dave thinks it taste like a cereal box.  But then the man lives off of beer and pork chops! Ingredients 1 eggplant 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (I use coconut oil, but olive or canola is fine) 1  teaspoon cumin seeds 1 medium onion, sliced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger 1 large tomato...

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