#health blog
Hello fellow foodies!
Having myself a delicious chia butter smoothie before heading off to the Anaheim gemshow. If you didn’t already know, I am a quartz enthusiast, so will definitely show you what I end up hauling today on the blog as soon as I get back!
I can’t get enough of plantains recently. I’ve been putting them in everything. So delicious.
Topped this bowl off with almond granola clusters, bloobs, coconut shavings and cocoa nibs. Such an energizing way to cap off this week!
Chia butter smoothie is made of:
3 frozen bananas
1 tbsp of soy yogurt
1 tbsp of organic almond butter
1 tbsp of chia seeds
A splash of vanilla almond milk
1 cup of ice.
Blend and devour!
Happy Sunday all! ✨
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Today i cracked open this magnum of Valentina : my favourite hot sauce for eggs/ breakfast!
Egg sandwiches are so fucking good, as long as the bread has got some grains in it.
I kept trying to post these lunches from last week but my phone kept shitting the bed!
I had my 5 grain salad every day with a variety of other snacks to keep me going for my whole work day!
I have no idea what I’m going to be eating for work lunch this week but I better figure it out fast!
Breakfast of happy siracha eggs, blood orange and some blueberry yogurt
5 Grain blend, cucumber, red pepper, tomato, and feta.
Sauce is a bit of olive oil, a bit of feta brine, Greek seasoning, and a touch of lemon pepper.
This recipe was made by a friend of mine over Christmas holiday and I really enjoyed it, so I’m excited to be able to have it for lunch this upcoming week.
Health Goth Update:
i’m going to work on getting back into daily posts starting tomorrow (with today’s meals).
Yes i have been struggling a great deal mentally, and yes that has translated into my eating- but i feel ready to get back on top of things:
why? because of your messages.
Some of your fellow Health Goths have sent me some incredibly kind, meaningful messages about how this blog has helped or inspired them- so if that’s the case, i better step up and keep up, right?
I am so grateful to all of you for participating in this blog and coming along for this ride with me.
Like Dracula, over and over, Heath Goth will be revived.
ps this is pumpkin pie icecream and it’s insane.
A glorious cheat meal
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Fruit Board
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Juice recipes for general health and wellbeing.
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GARLIC BUTTER STEAK AND SPINACH
Ingredients:
1 2/3 lb (750g) flank steak, sliced against the grain
1 ¼ lb (500g) fresh spinach
4 tablespoons butter or ghee (or less if you want)
4 garlic cloves, minced
Juice of ½ lemon
¼ cup (60ml) low-sodium beef broth
¼ cup chopped parsley
¼ cup chopped chives
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
The steak marinade2/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos if you’re strictly paleo)
¼ cup lemon juice
¾ cup olive oil
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Shrimp and Summer Veggie Foil Packs ~
These are so easy to make and they’re perfect for a weeknight dinner or your next summer cookout! They’re brimming with tender, juicy shrimp and vitamin packed veggies and it’s all deliciously seasoned. And the best part, it’s all cooked together in individual foil packs so clean up couldn’t be easier!
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1 small zucchini, ends trimmed, sliced into half moons (1 1/3 cups)
1 small yellow squash, ends trimmed, sliced into quarters (1 1/3 cups)
1 pint grape tomatoes
1 green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
½ small red onion, chopped into chunks and separated
1 ½ cups fresh corn
1 ¼ lbs. large (21/25) raw shrimp, peeled and deviened
3 Tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced (1 Tbsp)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp celery seed
½ tsp dried thyme
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste, optional)
1 ½ Tbsp minced parsley, for garnish (optional)
4 lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
Preheat a grill over medium-high heat to 425 degrees.Cut 8 sheets of 12 by 14-inch heavy duty aluminum foil. Use two sheets of foil per packet.
To a large mixing bowl add zucchini, squash, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, corn and shrimp.
Drizzle over olive oil then sprinkle over garlic, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper, paprika, celery seed, thyme and cayenne pepper.
Toss mixture well to evenly coat.
Layer two sheets of foil per packet, with the first sheet of foil laying in opposite direction of the second. Divide mixture among double lined foil adding it to the center in a rectangular shape.
Wrap up sides of first sheet of foil and roll edges several times to seal, then place second sheet going opposite length and wrap while rolling edges to seal.
Grill until shrimp is cooked through, about 12 - 14 minutes, while filliping packets over to opposite side once halfway through grilling.
Carefully open packets as steam will escape. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon juice for spritzing.
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BANANA PECAN SHORTBREAD COOKIES
Vegan, Gluten-freeIngredients
- 1 cup coconut oil (or sub vegan butter)
- 1/3 cup mashed ripe banana (~ 1 small banana)
- ¾ cup organic cane sugar or granulated sugar
- 2 ½ cups gluten free flour blend or unbleached all purpose flour
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ cup pecans, finely chopped
- OPTIONAL: ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Cream oil, sugar and banana.
- Add vanilla, sea salt and blend.
- Add flour and blend.
- Add pecans and mix once more.
- Transfer to a large piece of parchment paper and roll into a tight log, ~ 2 inches wide. Freeze for 15 minutes to harden.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Unroll paper and slice cookies into slightly less than ½ inch discs with a sharp knife. If the dough has become too hard, let it rest for a few minutes at room temp to soften. If it’s too soft, freeze longer.
- Place on an un-greased baking sheet. They won’t spread much, so they can be placed close together.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes at 350 degrees, or until light golden brown.
- Yields about 30 cookies.
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Vegan Apple And Chickpea Curry
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion
- 3 medium, tangy apples
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons yellow curry paste
- 250 ml/ 1 cup vegetable stock
- 250 ml/ 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 can (400 g/ 14 oz) chickpeas
- 1 tablespoon corn starch, optional
- salt and pepper
- coriander leaves
Instructions
- Finely chop the onion. Core the apples and cut them into slices, not too thinly.
- Heat the coconut oil. Cook the onions until translucent. Add the apples and curry paste and stir carefully to distribute the paste all over the pan. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, while stirring often and taking care not too burn the curry paste.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
- Add the vegetable stock and the coconut milk to the pan. Stir very well, add the chickpeas and bring to a boil. Let cook slowly, uncovered for 5 to 10 minutes until the chickpeas are heated through and the apples are softer but not mushy.
- If your sauce is not thick enough, you can stir the corn starch with a little water until you get a paste. Whisk this paste in the boiling sauce and let cook for another minute. Adjust the taste with salt and pepper and sprinkle with chopped coriander leaves.
- Serve with rice.
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5 Foods that cause BELLY BLOATING!
If you have an event to go to that calls for a smaller belly, avoid these foods and drinks 2-3 days before the event!
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Last season was a lot of firsts: first full snowboarding season, first box, first rail, first time in VT, first time over 30 mph, first 3 mile run (on a board), first cracked helmet, first collision with a skier, first black diamond, first double black. Crazy how much your life can change in a few months! Got to know and love a group of badasses with the biggest hearts and ironclad livers.
I never thought I would want to hit anything park EVER - why would I want to hit anything metal??- until I met a female snowboarder that inspired and EMPOWERED me. I hit my first box the very next day because of her, and I’m so lucky to call her a good friend now. Female empowerment and representation matters so much!
So excited for this next season and upcoming winter!!
I have been trying to perfect this recipe for years now, and after searching and sifting, I think I finally got it pretty nailed down.
The Perfect Baked Sweet Potato Fries
preheat oven to 450 F
1 large sweet potato, cut into ¼ inch fries // toss with 1 tbsp corn starch // toss into colander and remove excess // toss with 1 tbsp olive oil // add pinch of cinnamon + pinch of chili powder // toss toss toss
spread on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. use two bakings sheets if necessary - it’s important the fries have enough space in between them so they don’t steam each other and they can get crispy
bake for 20-30 minutes on 450
sprinkle with sea salt
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Okay so I have pretty much stopped blogging altogether and have contemplated getting back into cooking and blogging, but let my lack of motivation, planning, and time management prevent me from taking that first step.
I just got back from a “work trip” in Napa and San Francisco photographing for a blogger. We treated ourselves, ate well, but in moderation, and tried to walk when we could, but I still felt I could have made more healthy decisions. Now, this Saturday my husband and I will be leaving for Rome, and I’m just thinking about how much I should be working out to compensate for splurging for the past week, well, couple years..
So, in the name of moderation, mindfulness, and trying to get back to wear I was in my nutrition and exercise, I’m just going to try to keep posting. To any of you long-time followers I’ve lost touch with, I’m so excited to start paying attention again to food trends, new workouts, and tapping back in to everyone I used to love following!
Horrible blogger award of 2014 // I try so hard not to feel pressured to post but it’s what I love to do. IF I was going to make a New Years resolution it would be to cook for myself more and if i happen to photograph the occasion and post it, that would be good too #iheartfood
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1. When do I drink my coffee?
ASAP. There’s no hope in me getting to work without my cup of joe as soon as I wake up. Coffee early, then a healthy breakfast, and lots of water is plenty to keep me going. Knowledge gained after trying several morning routines that included a frozen banana/cold brew smoothie and trying to make my own latte as soon as I got to work.
2. Can I eat every. single. thing. for breakfast?
So I wake up at 5:30, I’m at work by 6:30, my break is at about 9:00, and I get off work around 2:00. At first I let myself give in to thinking I had to fuel up to make it through the day. Fuel, yes. Lots
of calories and caffeine, no. I stick to hearty oatmeal with nuts or I bring my own egg sandwich on Ezekiel bread. It’s important to have protein and fiber for lasting energy. And water water water.
3. When do I drink my coffee again?
Although I try to keep my caffeination to mornings before work, by 4 pm after working 10 hours I think I’m due. I fill up on an iced black coffee and try to sip on it throughout the early afternoon so there’s nothing preventing me from getting a great night’s sleep later. (I have to go to bed so disgustingly early).
4. How on earth will I make it to the gym?
Yes, long days are exhausting, and sometimes those will be my days off, but I can’t make an excuse for every day. Sometimes just getting there is half the battle. The Goji Play app is amazing and makes it way less daunting to hop on the elliptical, treadmill, or bike, and at least get in some cardio.
It’s an app that lets your play games while you work out that makes the time pass so much more quickly, and for me, helps me at least get to the gym in the first place.
For long days when I just want to sink into my couch, it’s perfect.*
*For my days off I think it’s important to employ some mental endurance and not rely on a game to distract you from a great workout.
