Even since I switched to an unprocessed foodstyle (about 2 years ago), I have become more and more excited about cooking. I can’t stand bland food, so I use herbs and spices like crazy! There is nothing wrong with using spices to prepare your food! Not sure why people believe that eating healthy sometimes means [...]
Pumpkin Oatless “Oatmeal” Recipe
A tribute to our Fall weather (finally), I made pumpkin oatmeal this morning. The “oatless” variety. Here is the recipe. Makes enough for 2. Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped pecans 3 TB ground flaxseed (adds some texture too) 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/2 can pure organic pumpkin 4 whole eggs 1 cup coconut [...]
Clean and Jerk Training and Technique Videos
The Clean & Jerk is an explosive Olympic lift that pretty much works your entire body (e.g., core muscles, legs, shoulders), since it combines elements of the Deadlift, Front Squat, Overhead Squat, and Military Press (just the lockout portion). Note: It is not intended to be an “arm exercise”. You should not be pressing the weight [...]
Playground Workout Video for Developing Abs and Core Strength
I often talk about the knees-to-elbows and toes-to-bar exercises that I do during CrossFit metcons. They are a great way to develop not only your abs, but your entire core. But, they are often hard to perform; either because someone isn’t strong enough to hang off a pull-up bar for that long or because their [...]
Primal Carrot Halwa Recipe
If you love the Indian dessert dish carrot halwa, but have been missing it to avoid dairy, then try this recipe. It is delicious! Ingredients: 6 cups shredded carrots 3/4 cup water 2 cans whole coconut milk 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp crushed cardamon 3 TB raw honey 3 TB coconut manna Garnish of slivered [...]