Pook's Pineapple Bowl
My most requested recipe and dish is Pook’s Pineapple Bowl. It’s so simple and easy to make and you save yourself from washing one bowl (every one less chore counts…) Ofcourse there are variations but here’s the original recipe. Recreate it, and hashtag #PooksPineappleBowl so I can see all your lovely topping designs and repost them! Get creative, no one said your toppings have to be lined up in a row… (Paleo and Vegan friendly, keep it organic!) Ingredients 1 cup fresh pinea
Pitaya Smoothie
This recipe calls for only 3 ingredients. You can't get lazier than that. Pitaya is a fruit that originated in Central America with benefits including antioxidants, vitamin B, fiber, and magnesium. The color is so vibrant in a smoothie and there is absolutely no coloring or additives. I use PitayaPlus (pitayaplus.com) smoothie packs because its organic with no sugar added and no, they are not paying me to use their stuff. I don’t even know them. Ingredients: 1 pack of Pitaya
Water Filter 101
If you’re still drinking tap water, stop. Tap water essentially displaces iodine in the body; this leads to immune deficiency and hypothyroidism. For all you parents, or parents-to-be, the fluoride in tap water affects the brain development of children. Yea, just don’t do it. While many people use Brita water filters, I use Soma. Not only is it less of an eye-sore on the table, this soma carafe is made with shatter-resistant glass unlike the plastic Brita pitcher. Really, it’
Cryo Therapy
So I had the pleasure of going to Cryo Therapy with a client of mine and have since, been asked about my experience. Cryo Therapy is basically the general use of low temperature for medical therapy. People go for reasons such as Rheumatism, joint/ muscle pain, weightloss, insomnia, and stress. I saw a lot of athletes there as I assume this is a much more enjoyable way to decrease recovery time than an ice bath. Before going in, they give you socks and ear muffs. With Whole Bo
Supernola Paleo Granola
Somehow, people have it in their heads that this is a ‘healthy’ breakfast: a bowl of yoghurt with fruits topped with granola or cereal. That is filled with dairy, that I highly doubt is raw and grass-fed. Store bought yoghurts are filled with refined sugars, preservatives, fructose, binders etc Granola is made with grains and sugar. While I make my own probiotic yoghurt, which I will share with another time, you can opt for almond milk or coconut milk based yoghurts. More imp
Why X Your Tomatoes
Here's a short tip that will save you about an hour of your valuable time. I remember making tomato soup for about 12 people and it required all the tomatoes at Whole Foods Market; imagine individually hand peeling those. While shopping at Whole Foods Market, I pictured myself slowly peeling each tomato with a paring knife and having tomato juice fly in all directions. This tip will save you from a tomato-juice-filled kitchen. Before boiling the tomatoes, use a knife to make
Pre-workout Beet Juice
I swear by this juice pre every single spin class. I always make this juice when I take a workout class that requires stamina, because it's obvious in a class setting if you’re the only one who stops… Anyone who's been to a spin class knows what I'm talking about. Beet juice has been shown to help the body respond better to exercise. Why? Because it opens up vessels for better oxygen flow, balances oxygen use, and increases stamina. I swear it helps me get through that last 1
Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding
This makes for a light dessert or a sweet snack! Most store-bought chia seed puddings are so watered down without the thick ‘pudding’ texture. Why? Because of course, chia is the expensive ingredient. But when you make it for yourself, do it right and treat yourself to the benefits that chia seeds have to offer! Within a small serving of Chia seeds, you are nourishing your body with fiber, omega-3, protein, and magnesium. Yields 6-8 servings Ingredients: 1 can of full fat coc
Wheatgrass & Maca Smoothie
Midday or pre-workout when I need an energy boost, I always add maca to whatever smoothie I make. Maca powder is known to boost energy, promotes fertility, increase stamina, and improve athletic performance. For all my fellow women out there, Maca helps balance your hormones and reduces pre-menstrual symptoms hence why you see Maca products in capsule form marketed towards women. The green in this smoothie comes from the antioxidant-rich wheatgrass powder! Wheatgrass is 70% c
