Protein + Green = Energy

Thursday, 02 February, 2012 14:06 Written by Sara

Lunch doesn’t come easy for me. How about you? It’s the one hour in my day that I don’t have to prepare for anyone else but myself. Honestly, I’d rather eat out or skip it all together. That would require me leaving my home though or suffering with mood swings hours later. If I’m going to prepare something, it’s going to be healthy and made my way.

When I eat a nutrient-dense protein like a little wild tuna, free-range chicken or egg along side of my greens my energy stays high for the afternoon. My blood sugar levels stabilize and I’m a happy mom and wife for my boys.

This is how I do it. I grab:

Nayonaise or Hellman’s Olive Oil
Organic baby spinach
Gluten free mustard.. yes there is such a thing
1 can of hook and line tuna
Celtic sea salt, cayenne, dill, cumin
My favorite cheese substitute.. nutritional yeast.
Garden pesto
Optional, parm cheese

My pantry is always stocked with healthy options to choose from. I just have to pick what I want to eat. There is no guilt in my choices. I leave that crap behind at the grocery store.

Spread your mustard on gluten free bread. I use pure pesto sometimes.

Top with your tuna spread made of tuna, nayo, and spices all mixed together. I like mine sprinkled with nutritional yeast for added flavor and a nutritional boost. I love it!

Add a little parm and heat enough to melt enough to bring back a little tuna-melt memory. Enjoy!

If yoy have low thyroid function consider heating your greens such as spinach, kale and broccoli before eating. This will reduce the available goitrogen properties that may inhibit thyroid function.

Delicious Dulse Chips

Wednesday, 11 January, 2012 12:39 Written by Sara

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In the spirit of my upcoming program Renew Your Energy: 10 day cleanse I am sharing this so simple recipe. If you feel discouraged about eating healthy, cleansing and nourishing your thyroid give this a try. It’s cost $2.00 a bag.

Dulse is a sea vegetable found in the cold waters of Nova Scotia and the Atlantic. It is the color of redish-purple. This leafy vegetable is high in many minerals and trace minerals that are so often depleted from our daily foods. It is especially high in the mineral iodine. Watch the video below for a one ingredient recipe and the importance of the crucial mineral, idodine.

If you want to eat more like this you are welcome to join me in the Renew Your Energy: 10 day cleanse. There is still time and space for you to join in our amazing group. We kick off on January 16, 2012.

A New twist on an Old Classic

Tuesday, 03 January, 2012 12:28 Written by Sara

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How would you like to learn how to cook and eat more like this? Join me for the Renew Your Energy: 10 Day Cleanse and I’ll show you how.

Honoring the old habits and beliefs is an important part of letting go so that you may embrace the new and present. This applies to our taste buds too! That gorgeous ceasar salad I enjoyed on New Year’s Eve was a gourmet experience that I indulge in at least once a month.

Lathered in a home made dressing, creamy and milky hits the taste buds nicely. Pour it over romaine, wheat croutons, fresh bacon and toped with a thick layer of parmasean is devine! Honestly, I love a classic Caesar salad. My tummy, however, begs to differ.

In the spirit of cleansing this month, I’m making a lighter, different version of the old. I wouldn’t tell my husband it was ceasar salad but there is a hint and it taste good. I promise you’ll like it and serve it again. Why? ‘Cause it’s so easy to make.

1 organic romaine heart, tear into pieces
2-3 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 lemon juice, squeezed
garlic clove, crushed (may use garlic powder in a pinch)
parmesan shavings

Stir olive oil, lemon juice and garlic together in a small bowl. Pour over chopped romaine and top with parm. For a complete dairy free substitute omit parm and sprinkle salad with a little nutritional yeast for a light cheesy & nutty flavour.

If you want to eat more like this than check out the Find Your Energy: 10 Day Cleanse. I created this easy program for women who need to push the reset button.

Homemade Honey Syrup

Wednesday, 21 December, 2011 01:27 Written by Sara

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Renew Your Energy. Check out the Find Your Energy: 10 Day Cleanse. A simple whole-foods detox designed to cleanse the body, mind and soul.

Why use honey syrup instead of a syrup made with sugar?

The answer is simple…

Because you feel better afterwards!

Research says that since honey is already converted to and dextrose by the honey bees, it doesn’t put a strain on the pancreas to produce insulin in large quantities. I’m not a scientist, but whatever the technical reason, I do know from experience that honey leaves my tribe of Energized Women feeling much better than commercial sugar and syrups.

Warm Homemade Honey Syrup lightly drizzled over these Buckwheat Pancakes is so good.

Gently warm 1/2 cup of local honey, then stir in 1 tsp of water, a dash of cinnamon and 1 tsp butter. Pour over pancakes. Refrigerate the remaining syrup.

Honey and Cinnamon are two ingredients that energetically warm the body during the winter months. I use both of these in my diet for health but mostly for their energizing effect, comfort feeling and my love for their sweet flavors.

Are there ingredients in your baking that infuse comfort, energy and loving feelings in you? Take notice, you might be surprised by their effects on your emotional well being.

If you want to cook more like this than check out the Find Your Energy: 10 Day Cleanse I created this easy program for women who want more self care in their life.

Buckwheat Pancakes and Honey Syrup

Wednesday, 21 December, 2011 00:54 Written by Sara

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Renew Your Energy. Check out the Find Your Energy: 10 Day Cleanse. A simple whole-foods detox designed to cleanse the body, mind and soul.

I grew up on pancakes. They were Dad’s specialty, made early on Saturday mornings. I remember the heavy iron skillet, the smell of oil and taste of syrup with butter. It probably wasn’t butter but margarine! Anyway the whole idea brings back lovely memories from my childhood.

Since then, I’ve learned to make pancakes in a healthier way. You name the flour because I’ve tried’ em all! I’ve used my 6 million dollar flour mix, greek yogurt, almond meal and of course buckwheat flour. The store bought grains mixes work fine too!

Buckwheat has NO relation to the familiar wheat. It is a gluten-free grain is more dense than wheat. Your palate will quickly adjust. That calls for a wopping “hooray” in our family these days.

Madac is on a gluten free diet for leaky gut and this recipe is a lovely treat for him and me.

3/4 cup buckwheat flour
1/4 cup brown rice flour
1 tsp baking powder (aluminum free)
1/4 tsp baking soda (aluminum free)
1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt
1 free range egg, beat well
2 Tbsp melted butter or olive oil
2 Tbsp of sucanat, maple syrup or pinch of stevia
1/2 tsp cinnamon
3/4 cup coconut milk (I used Thai Kitchen brand)

Mix the dry and wet ingredients separately. Combine all ingredients together with a fork ensuring there is no lumps in the batter. Add additional milk as needed. For medium sized medallion pancakes pour a 1/4 cup batter separated on a low heated oiled pan (may use butter, coconut oil or olive oil). Heat pancakes until bubbles form over top of pancake then flip. Let set for another minute or so.

Want a variation? If you are pushed for time pick yourself up a pre-mixed buckwheat pancake mix. Serve it with warm butter and this Homemade Honey Syrup.

It doesn’t matter how you make or serve a pancake it will brings JOY to your home!

If you want to cook more like this than check out the Find Your Energy: 10 Day Cleanse. I created this easy program for women who want to push the reset button.

Category: Recipes

Protein + Green = Energy

Delicious Dulse Chips

A New twist on an Old Classic

Homemade Honey Syrup

Buckwheat Pancakes and Honey Syrup

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