Planning ahead is the key to dietary success. Yet, life happens. Sometimes, we have to grab a quick bite. Here are some of my favorite go to snacks. Banana with Pecans, Almonds, or Brazil Nuts – I literally just put a raw nut on top of the banana for each bite. A banana with pecans tastes […]
3 small sweet potatoes 4 eggs 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon garam masala (or allspice) 1/4 teaspoon ginger 1/2 TBS maple syrup (more for sweeter taste) 1-2 TBS butter for cooking (spices can be adjusted to taste and accessibility!) Bake or steam the sweet potatoes in oven until tender. Mash with […]
Grainless Crackers Ingredients: 3 c. almond flour 1 ½ tsp. salt 1 c. sesame seeds 2 eggs, whisked until frothy 2 tbsp. olive oil or coconut oil (melted) Instructions: Stir together all ingredients in a large mixing bowl until well combined. Separate dough into two halves. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Place […]
Here is a great soup to keep on hand during these chilly winter months! You can add chicken, burger or any veggies you want to it to make it more of a stew. It freezes great and is perfect for all of the seasonal squash that is so readily available right now! 1-2 winter squash, […]
Put those summer zucchini squash to use with this simple and awesome recipe! “Pasta”: 2-4 zucchini squash (spiraled or sliced thin. Use more squash for more servings!) Blanch in hot water, steam or lightly sauté in coconut oil Pesto: 2 Cups fresh basil leaves (tarragon, cilantro…even adding some kale would all work!) 1/4 – 1/2 […]
This is a great and healthy substitute for pizza crust! Ingredients: 4 cups raw cauliflower rice 1 egg, beaten, room temperature 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or any other seasonings you want) pinch of salt Directions: Preheat your oven to 400F, Step 1: Begin by making your cauliflower “rice.” Simply pulse […]
Basic Bone Broth 4 quarts of filtered water 1.5- 2 lbs of bones (any kind works here – something like chicken bones won’t take as long, as they are smaller pieces.) Cloves from 1 whole head of fresh garlic, peeled & smashed 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar (organic, unfiltered- I like Bragg’s) OR lemon juice […]
Mint Chocolate Chip Macaroons ½ cup cold-pressed coconut oil ½ cup raw honey or agave ¾ teaspoon peppermint extract pinch of Himalayan salt 3 tablespoons raw cacao nibs 2½ cups finely shredded coconut Methods/steps Mix coconut oil, honey, peppermint, salt and cacao nibs in a large bowl. Pour the coconut into the same bowl […]
Fiesta Chili 1 lb grass-fed ground beef 1 lb grass-fed stew meat (venison is awesome in this too!) 5 large tomatoes (or 2 cans diced toms) 2 large sweet potatoes 1 med onion 2 bell peppers (mixed colors) 1 bunch cilantro 1 jalapeño 3 garlic cloves 2-4 cups broth (or H2O) Juice of 1 lime […]
Homemade Fruit Snacks 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice 1/2 Cup Water 1 Cup fresh or frozen fruit of your choice (Berries are great! If using something like peaches, make sure they are diced) 4 TBS Gelatin (I like Great Lakes brand) Combine liquid and fruit together in a saucepan on the stove and simmer on medium […]
She “only” lost a little over 1 pound per week…
Over 40 pounds of fat melted off and counting. Here’s the thing. She “only” lost a little over 1 pound per week. But 9 months goes by really fast and before you know it your body looks and feels amazing. Slow and steady weight loss results and long term sustainable weightloss. It is the best […]
The gym is my escape, and I love it
I have always considered myself an active person. However, that being said, I like to cook and I like to eat as well. I first joined Eupraxia in 2011 and both my husband and I had amazing results, followed the diet and felt great! Then I got pregnant. Surprisingly, I stayed more active than I […]
I feel free; no longer a slave to my old health and my old body…
It was June of 2016 when my husband convinced me to join a new gym opening in Sparta called Eupraxia. We were a busy family with four young boys, I ran a business from home, served on two local Boards of Directors and volunteered at a local non-profit . . . I was exhausted, but […]