No time in the morning for a proper protein breakfast? Boil some eggs ahead of time and peel them. Put a couple of tablespoons of salsa in a baggie. Slice the boiled egg a put it into the baggie with salt and pepper. Slip a plastic fork into the baggie and take a few minutes in your car to eat your quick and nutritious meal.
Healthy Lunch, May 25 / 2015
Be aware of your environment while eating. Rushing while eating can lead to bloating, wind and abdominal pain. Try to leave enough time to eat slowly, being mindful of chewing as being under stress while eating can cause us to swallow too much air. This is a time for nourishing yourself, even if it is only for 10 minutes.
Stretch: Goddess Pose
While laying in bed, bring your feet up so the soles are touching. Place your right hand over the lower belly and the left over your mid chest. Take a deep breath through your nose. As you inhale, feel your chest and abdomen expand and become larger. Retain the inhale for the count of five then exhale. Count to five again and repeat. Repeat this 10 times. You will begin your day in a much more balanced way and your stress levels will be much lower.
Breakfast Tip
What’s one of the healthiest things you can do for breakfast? Take a couple of pieces of whole grain toast, then top with your favourite nut butter. Mash an avocado and top over the nut butter. Enjoy this with a side of almond milk for a protein filled breakfast to start your day off right! Remember, it’s always best to have breakfast within 45 minutes of waking up in the morning.
Recipe: Chocolate Bark
This is a great recipe to make any time for around the house or to have a picnic in the park!
– 1/4 Cup Raw Hazelnuts
– 1/4 Cup Raw Almonds
– 1/3 Cup Large Flake Dried Coconut
– 1/2 Cup Virgin Coconut Oil
– 1/2 Cup Cocoa Sifted
– 1/4 Cup Pure Maple Syrup
– 1 tbsp Smooth Almond Butter
– Pinch of Sea Salt (fine)
Preheat the oven to 300 F. Line 9” pan or small baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roast nuts on the sheet for 10 minutes.
Remove baking sheet and add coconut flakes and spread everything out. Continue roasting for another 3 minutes.
Place hazelnuts on several sheets of damp paper towel and rub vigorously until skins fall off. Discard skins and roughly chop nuts.
In a medium saucepan, melt the coconut oil over low heat. Remove from heat and whisk in the coco, maple syrup and almond butter. Add the salt.
Stir in half of the nuts. With a spatula, spoon the chocolate mixture onto the prepared parchment lined pan or sheet and smooth until 1/4-1/2 inch thick.
Sprinkle on the remaining nuts and all the coconut flakes. Place in the freezer on a flat surface for 15 minutes until frozen solid.
Once frozen, break apart into bark. Store in the freezer until ready to use. If you want this nut free simply removed all the nuts and almond butter. Add a few sunflower seeds for crunch.
This recipe is from Oh She Glows!
Health Tip: Soccer
A great family activity for all ages is soccer! Grab a soccer ball and go to the park and have some fun. It teaches co-ordination, gets the heart rate up and everyone can participate. Pack a picnic for afterwards and make it a great outing for the day!