Golden Milk- Remedy for Sleep
Golden milk is an Ayurvedic drink to aid sleep. The pepper is an important part of this drink because it promotes the absorption of the turmeric. Turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory properties. I have adapted the recipe slightly from Candice Oksenhorn of Swan Sage. Ingredients 2 cups of non- dairy milk of choice 1 tsp. Turmeric 1 tsp. Cinnamon 1…
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Rob's Black Bean Sliders
I went to the Cooking School of Aspen last Monday with my friend Bland to take Chef Rob Nesby's class on Vegetarian Sliders. My favorite was the Black Bean Slider which I am sharing with you! This slider has great flavor and a nice firm texture. There is nothing worse than a flimsy veggie burger that falls apart when you try to eat it. Since there…
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The Best Stretch for Tight Hip Flexors
Foundation Training Lunge Decompression Extensive sitting creates havoc on our physiology and our architecture. When we sit, our hip flexors tighten and shorten, which causes a whole lot of trouble for our body – lower back pain, knee joint discomfort; imbalance of muscle strength, posture problems, and even a difference in leg length. The Hip…
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Raspberry Chia Jam Bars
I made these bars for my students in my Foundation Training Class. This coming week is the last week of the series and I want to bring them a healthy treat. If you are like me and LOVE jams but would also like to reduce sugar, chia seed jams are something to explore. February is heart health month and these bars will make your heart happy with all…
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Exercise Technique- Dead Bug
I love dead-bugs, not the insect kind but the core exercise kind. Dead-bug progressions are not flashy or sexy like a TRX atomic push-up, but I still really like them like them because they can teach you a lot. This is one of my favorite intermediate variations of the exercise. Having contact with the floor provides some feedback so you are more…
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Telomeres, The Secret to Healthy Ageing
Telomeres are a hot right now. Ok, maybe not with everyone, but telomere talk is big within groups interested in longevity and healthy ageing. What are telomeres? Telomeres are caps on the strands of our DNA and sort of look like the plastic tips on the end of your shoelaces. Shorter telomeres are associated with a shorter life span and chronic…
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Can Dehydration Increase the Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke?
Yes it can! When you do not get enough water: Your blood gets thicker Your blood also clots more easily. The blood vessel walls secrete a substance called Von Willobrans Factor, which causes more clotting. The blood vessels constrict. (The kidneys secrete angiotensin that causes the bloodvessels to constrict to maintain blood pressure). Blood…
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Katie Mae's Banana Blueberry Bars
These bars are terrific for an "on the go" breakfast or as a healthy mid afternoon snack to have with a mug of tea. All whole ingredients, and a snap to make. I used fresh blueberries because I prefer the texture, but frozen will work too. Try a schmear of fresh almond butter for even more moisture and an extra shot of protein and fiber. Ingredients 1…
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Easy Glazed Tofu
Easy Glazed Tofu This is one of those dishes that has so many possibilities! Prepare a batch and you can use it in a stir fry, as an addditon to your salad, or place it in a wrap along with some vegetables for a healthy on the go lunch. Ingredients 1 16oz block extra firm tofu 3 tablespoons of tamari 3 tablespoons of mirin, rice wine vinegar 2…
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Exercise Technique- The Push-UP
Exercise Technique- The Push Up Push-ups are one of my favorite exercises because you can accomplish so many things with this one simple exercise. It is a wonderful core exercise; it also strengthens the pushing muscles of the upper body. As basic as this exercise may seem, I often see mistakes like, Head dropped; you want to keep your head…
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