Runners work very hard at their intervals runs, long runs, and rest days. Why are we so controlled with our runs but feel so out of control with our food intake especially sugar? Some of us can go all day without eating sugar until night time than…we eat everything in sight. Other runners will crave sugar right after the run …
Chocolate Goodness
1 cup of Almond milk 1 frozen banana 1/2 cup spinach 1 tbsp. flax seed 1 tbsp. Chia Seeds 1 tbsp. coconut oil 1-2 scoops of Biotic whey Chocolate protein powder 1 tbsp. of Carob powder or cocoa powder 1/2 tsp. of cinnamon. Place all ingredients into your beautiful blender. Mix until rich, smooth and creamy. Enjoy the great tasting …
Energy Balls
My Personal favorite recipe from www. paleomg.com Ingredients • 1 cup almond butter (or other nut butter) • 1.5 cups unsweetened shredded coconut • 8-10 dried black figs, stems removed • 1/2 cup Enjoy Life Chocolate Chip (minis) or dark chocolate chips • 1/4 cup flax seed meal • 4 tablespoons raw honey • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder • …
Garbonzo Beans and Kale Salad
1 tablespoonn freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste) 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric Dash cayenne pepper (or to taste) 1 packed cup kale, thinly sliced One 15 oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 1 to 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced Directions …
Oat Bars
• 2 large, very ripe bananas • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 2 cups rolled oats • ½ cup of raisins or craisins • ½ sunflower seeds • ½ cup of pumpkin seeds • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (optional) • 1/4 cup pitted, chopped dried dates • 1/4 cup chopped nuts — such as walnuts, hazelnuts or pecans • Grated nutmeg …
Avocado Tortilla Soup
2 cups of chicken broth 2 handfuls of grape tomatoes 1 tsp. of cilantro 1/2 tsp. of minced garlic 1/4 tsp. of black pepper 1/2 avocado, peeled, pitted 1/2 lime, peeled 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained 1/2 cup of corn, drained 1/2 cup of tortilla chips, crushed Place all ingredients, except tortilla chips, in a blender. Blend ingredients until …
Cous Cous and Feta Green Peppers
Ingredients Vegetable-oil cooking spray 1 1/4 cups fat-free chicken or vegetable broth 2/3 cup couscous 4 large bell peppers, mixed colors 2 tsp olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 6 oz zucchini, quartered lengthwise then sliced across thinly 6 oz yellow squash, quartered lengthwise then sliced across thinly 1/2 tsp fennel seeds 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp salt 1 …
Tropical Greens
Ingredients 2 cups of kale 1/4 cup Trader Joes Cherry Juice 1/2 cup coconut water 1/2 banana 1/4 cup of pomegranate 1/2 cup pineapple 1 Tbsp. flaxseed 1 Tbsp. chai seeds 14 ice cubes Place all ingredients into blender and enjoy!
Cherry Delight
Toss all ingredients into a blender 1 handful of spinach 2 kale leafs 1/4 cup of pomegranate 1 tablespoon of flax seed 1 tablespoon of chia seed 1 apple 4 strawberries 1/2 cup of water Enjoy
Beet Smoothie
Beets deliver antioxidants, vitamins, and nutrients right to the muscle. Earth’s “natural candy” is not only delicious, but healthy! Drink up! INGREDIENTS: • 1 cup orange juice • 1 cup water • 1 medium beet, peeled and cut into chunks (about 1 1/4 cup chopped) • 1/2 cup frozen strawberries • 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks • Add honey for …