Thanksgiving Day Workout
Here’s a body weight workout you can do at home to get your body moving and burn a few calories before or after your Thanksgiving celebration!
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Almond Butter Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients: ~1 cup almond butter ~1/3 cup honey ~1 egg ~1 Tbsp. vanilla extract ~1/2 tsp. baking soda ~1/4 tsp. baking powder ~1/2 tsp. salt ~1/2 cup chocolate chips * ~2/3 cup unsweetened coconut (optional – can replace with chopped nuts) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Maple Mustard Glazed Salmon
A really simple, yet delicious way to prepare salmon. Ingredients: 1 pound wild-caught salmon fillets (about 4 – 4oz servings) sea salt 2 T pure maple syrup 2 T Dijon mustard Directions: Preheat broiler. Place oven rack about 6 inches below the heat. Arrange salmon fillets on a baking sheet, skin side down. Sprinkle with
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Roasted Root Vegetables with Garlic Dip
Vegetable Suggestions: ~2 bunches radishes, halved ~1 dozen brussel sprouts, halved ~4 – 6 golden beets, cut into 1″ pcs ~6 – 8 carrots, sliced lengthwise ~2 – 3 bell peppers, halved and seeded ~1 acorn squash, seeded and diced into 1″ pcs …….and anything else you’d like to add! ~2 stems fresh rosemary ~10
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Piestewa Peak Workout
No gym. No equipment. No problem. Vacation/traveling doesn’t mean you have to miss your daily exercise. Before you arrive, look up local hikes and walking/biking paths and make a plan to get out and explore the area. Last week in Phoenix, we headed out for a hike up Piestewa Peak. Enjoyed the sun, the desert
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Brussels Sprouts Slaw
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. thick cut bacon, cut into small pieces 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 2 T apple cider vinegar 3 T fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1.5 – 2 lbs Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed off 2 green onions, finely sliced 1 cup pecans, diced Directions: In a
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Dumbbells & H.I.I.T
Here’s a simple dumbbell workout followed by some high intensity intervals. Have fun!
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Western Omelette Muffins
Omelette muffins are a fun breakfast meal and a great option for making breakfast ahead of time. They can be enjoyed right out of the oven, but they also store well in the refrigerator and can be warmed up for breakfast the next morning! This recipe is based on the Western Omelette. But you can make any
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No Bake Cookies
This recipe takes the classic no-bake cookie recipe and replaces some of the original ingredients with healthier options. This version is gluten free, dairy free and contains no refined sugar. Ingredients: ~ 2–1/2 cups gluten-free rolled oats ~1 cup unsweetened, flaked or shredded coconut ~ 2/3 cup honey ~ 1/2 cup coconut oil ~ 1 cup almond butter
Roasted Chicken Thighs with Apples & Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients: ~ 1 small fennel bulb with feathery stalks ~ 3/4 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch slices ~ 1 tsp. sea salt ~ 1/2 tsp. pepper ~ 1 med. red onion, cut in to 1/4 inch slices ~ 2 large Granny Smith apples (or any tart variety), unpeeled, sliced into 1/4 inch
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