Eating Well
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Spiced Plum Amaranth Porridge
Spiced Plum Amaranth Porridge This unique grain has an mildly sweet and earthy flavor with a high concentration of the amino acid lysine compared to other grains. It also contains four times the amount of calcium as wheat and since lysine increases the absorption of calcium, it makes a great choice for those avoiding dairy. This whole food breakfast bowl is the perfect gluten-free substitute for cream of wheat or grits. The sweet almond cream, fresh plum and dried dates add the perfect amount of sweetness, no refined sugars needed. Enjoy. 1/2 cup amaranth 1 cup filtered water 1 ripe…
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Sweet Potato Caramel Custard
INGREDIENTS Sweet Potato Caramel Custard 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, chopped, and steamed 15 dates, pitted Pinch of sea salt DIRECTIONS Place steamed sweet potatoes into a high-speed blender with dates and sea salt. Turn blender on low speed and use the push damper to press the ingredients down into the blades (this helps to keep mixture moving). Remove lid and scrape any bits of mixture that is stuck in the side of blender. Replace lid and blend for about 30 seconds or until mixture is smooth. Scrape custard into a glass bowl, cover, and place in refrigerator for at…
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Fresh Spring Rolls & Asian Salad
INGREDIENTS Fresh Spring Rolls 5 rice paper wrapper sheets3 medium zucchini, spirialized3 medium carrots, spirialized 1 cup shaved purple cabbage2 spring onions (scallions), diced3 romaine leaves, cut in half1/2 small cucumber, sliced thin 1/2 cup chic peas (for salad )Pinch of black sesame (for salad)1/4 cup sweet & sour dipping sauce DIRECTIONS Prep the veggies and place into individual bowls, set them close to a cutting board. Fill a wide shallow bowl with 2 inches of water for soaking rice wrappers. Soak a single wrapper for about 5 seconds (it will soften as you fill it), place onto wet…
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Wild Rice & Black Lentil Salad Bowl Recipe
INGREDIENTS: 4 cups finely sliced romaine lettuce 2 carrots, spiralized 2 medium yellow beets, julienned 1 cup shaved purple cabbage 2 cups wild rice & black lentil salad DIRECTIONS: Place romaine lettuce into a large salad bowl. Add each remaining ingredient individually for a beautiful presentation and top with creamy dill dressing. Wild Rice & Black Lentil Salad 2 cups wild rice 1 cup black lentils 1/2 cup diced tomatoes 1/2 cup diced red onion 2 tbs minced fresh dill 3 tbs lemon juice 1/2 tsp garlic granules 1/2 tsp sea salt Pinch of black pepper DIRECTIONS: Place all ingredients…
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Almond-Blueberry Smoothie Bowl
INGREDIENTS: 4 frozen bananas 1 cup almond milk 1/2 cup fresh blueberries Blend bananas and mylk until smooth in a high-speed blender (for best texture). Note: add a scoop of any preferred plant-based protein supplement, if desired. Pour into serving bowl and top with fresh blueberries, 2 tbs sweet oat crumbs, and 2 tbs chocolate oat crumbs. Serve. SWEET OAT CRUMBS: 1.5 cups quick oats 1 cup dates (16-18 medjool dates) 1/4 cup walnuts 2 tbs dried coconut Place ingredients into a food processor and blend until mixture forms a crumb-like (about 3-4 minutes). Store in a sealed glass container…
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Trim in Six: How to Eat to Maximize Fat-Loss
Solid workouts are just one piece to the puzzle. Don’t let all your hard work in the gym go to waste–invest in your diet. Trainer, dietician, and HFP contributor Tim McComsey shares his TRYM FITNESS exclusive diet plan to accelerate and maximize your fat-loss efforts. Go to the complete Trim in Six workout program >>> TRYM MEAL 1 Protein: 2 whole eggs Organic Free Range, 1 cup egg whites or all whites Veggies: Mix in if possible Complex Carb: 3/4 cup Gluten Free Oatmeal TRYM Meal 2 Protein: 2 serving of Warrior Blend by SunWarrior Extra: 1 cup Blue Diamond…
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The Double-Sided Diet meal plan is portion control 101
For the heavyweight looking to cut up, or the skinny dude trying to stack on size.
