You might know that Borscht is of Ukrainian origin but did you know that it was served in space when Appollo 18 met up with Soyuz 19? And did you know that since beets contain a high amount of boron, which directly relates to the production of sex hormones, it is also nature’s viagra? Add in some homemade bone broth and you’re right on track for a uber healthy, diplomatic, and possibly frisky meal. Enjoy!
Tasty Paleo Borscht
4 c Beets ((cubed or sliced))2 c Cabbage ((sliced))4 c Bone broth*1 c Onion ((diced))1 tbsp garlic ((minced))1.5 tsp Salt1 tsp Pepper2 tsp Dill ((dried))1 tbsp Grass fed butter1/4 c Coconut ...
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Archives for June 2014
Zesty Veggie Dip
Often all that's needed to turn a bland, simple meal into a delicious one, is a good garnish, sauce, or dip. Our Zesty Veggie Dip packs in plenty of goodness, packs a punch taste-wise, and is super simple to make. Try it out with your favorite or regular meals to see if you can't add a bit of variety to your eating habits.
Zesty Veggie Dip
3/4 c Almonds1/2 c Water1/3 c Fresh lime juice ((about 2 limes))2 cloves garlic1/4 c Onion ((chopped))2 tsp Coconut aminos1 tsp Apple cider vinegar1/4 tsp Salt1/4 tsp Smoked paprika1/4 tsp Dill ((dried))
Add everything to a blender and puree until a smooth consistency is reached. ...
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Cellucor Alpha Aminos: The Superior BCAAs
When I think of Alpha Aminos (BCAAs), these words come to mind: delicious. hydration, recovery.
So why incorporate Alpha Aminos into your supplement routine?
Why not drink JUST water?
For starters, with my active lifestyle and training regimen, I try to drink over a gallon of water every day. However, when I sweat and work out hard, water is not enough. Despite drinking over a gallon of water a day I still found my muscles cramping easily and never feeling fully recovered from even my rest days.
When I thought I was hydrating by drinking more and more water, I was in essence depleted andflushing my system of electrolytes, instead of ...
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Caribbean Beef Stew in The Slow Cooker
Who doesn't love a good, hearty beef stew?! But why not go one step further and shake things up a bit? Add some spice and plantains and you'll find yourself with a uniquely delicious meal that your friends and family will be super eager to try!
Caribbean Beef Stew in The Slow Cooker
1.5 lb Beef stew meat ((cut into chunks))3 Plantains ((peeled and cut into chunks))3 c Collard greens ((chopped))3 c Water3 tbsp Smoked paprika3 tbsp Garlic powderSalt (( to taste))1 tbsp Allspice1 tsp Chili powder1 tsp Cayenne pepper ((or more to taste))
Peel and cut plantains into chunks. Place into the slow cooker.If not ...
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Simple Monkey Salad
We all know that salads can get really boring and samey after a while but our Simple Monkey Salad will put a stop to that. With its unusual combination of ingredients, the Simple Monkey Salad is both seriously tasty and ridiculously simple. It's a winner!
Monkey Salad
1 Banana ((sliced))1.5 tbsp Unsweetened coconut flakes1.5 tbsp Almonds ((slivered))1 tbsp ButterDrizzle of honey
Melt the butter in a small skillet.Add coconut flakes and almonds.Toast coconut flakes and almonds on medium heat until golden brown.Turn off skillet and, while still warm, add drizzle of honey. Mix well.Slice banana and place in ...
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Hidden Benefits of Gluten Free Diets
Hidden Benefits of Gluten Free Diets
If you have paid attention to the health industry lately, the popularity of gluten-free diets and products are on the rise. Quite honestly, it's more than just a popularity contest, they are also some amazing hidden benefits of gluten free diets. Gluten free products have always been around and have mostly been tailored for individuals who have issues with eating gluten, but the industry has rapidly expanded to cater to a larger portion of the population.
There are benefits of gluten free diets for just about everyone, not just people with a gluten intolerance. Cutting down on ...
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No Bake Paleo Candy Bars
Most candy bars are a complete no-go if you're paleo, but that doesn't mean the cravings go away. So the usual thing to do when you need a sugar fix is to research paleo versions of non-paleo treats. But, as delicious as these paleo treats are, let's be honest. Most of the time they're just too complicated and time-consuming to be all that practical. So we've put together the No Bake Paleo Candy Bars recipe so that you can prepare treats with no fuss and pretty quickly too. Yum!
No Bake Paleo Candy Bars
1 cup Dark chocolate chips1 cup Unsweetened coconut flakes1/2 c Walnuts ((chopped))1/2 cup Almonds ...
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