Crossfit

Well, I am now into my 2nd week of Crossfit and let me tell you.....it's hard. It's oh so hard, but very worth it. I have never worked out so hard in my life. I thought Jillian's Ripped in 30 DVD was hard.....crossfit blows that out of the water.

If you have been thinking about doing crossfit, but have been scared I am here to tell you....if I can do it, YOU can do it. The coach at my gym said..."you just have to embrace the suck!" Everyday I go in there I think, I can't do this, but once it gets going I am so glad I did! Try it out!

Grilled Citrus Tuna with Avocado and Spinach

So I made this incredible recipe tonight. It was OHHHHH so good! The only thing I changed was using coconut crystals instead of sugar to make it clean and used Bragg Amino Acids instead of soy sauce since it's so much better for you.

I know a lot of people buy their fish in bulk in frozen bags. I don't recommend that for this since you are cooking it rare. I bought my tuna at Whole Foods and although it was $24 a pound, I felt better eating a quality piece of fish rare. It was SOOO dang good!

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Grilled Citrus Tuna with Avocado and Spinach

Photo Courtesy of Bev Cooks 

Verse of the Week

My latest craft! I made this for my best friend for her birthday. She had pinned it on pinterest recently. 

I already had the ivory spray paint, the chalkboard spray paint, and ribbon. I bought the frame for $4...it was half off at Michaels. I bought the back board for $4 and the gold paint pen for $4 at Michaels. I will be able to use the paint pen for many other projects, in fact I am using it right now!! This little project came out to less than $10. It was very easy to make. The hardest part was writing with the paint pen. I have THE worst handwriting on the planet and I was so nervous I was going to mess it up! 

I only got this picture with my old cell phone. You get the idea though!

Apple Ginger Ale Juice

Made another juice tonight for dinner. Using the same picture from yesterday since it looks exactly the same! This one has ginger in it which is good with all the beans we have been eating lately!! :) 

Apple Ginger Ale Juice

1/2 of a fresh beet ( antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and detoxification support)

3 small gala apples and 2 small granny smith apples (regulate your blood sugar and good fiber source)

3 stems of kale (cholesterol-lowering, risk-lowering benefits for cancer, support for the body's detoxification system, avoidance of chronic inflammation and oxidative stress)

1 tbsp size of fresh ginger (alleviating symptoms of gastrointestinal distress, very potent anti-inflammatory compounds, may also inhibit the growth of human colorectal cancer cells, kill ovarian cancer cells by inducing apoptosis, Immune Boosting Action)

1/2 of a lemon (Phytonutrients with Antioxidant and Antibiotic Effects, help fight cancers of the mouth, Protection against Rheumatoid Arthritis)

Red Pineapple Juice

I love to juice. It makes me feel good. When I juice I feel like I am drinking a salad bar and can feel myself get healthy right away!

My husband and I have been juicing for a while. We bought the Jack Lalane Juicer about 7 years ago. It's not something we do often, but I intend to try it at least once a week from here on out. 

The best part about juicing for me is that I get to put veggies in my juice that I would NEVER eat. Plus, you are eating these vegetables in raw form. 

Red Pineapple Juice (Makes 2 glasses) 

1/2 of a fresh beet ( antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and detoxification support)

2 cups of fresh pineapple (Anti-Inflammatory and Digestive Benefits, Antioxidant Protection and Immune Support, 

3 gala apples (regulate your blood sugar and good fiber source)

4-5 stems of kale (cholesterol-lowering, risk-lowering benefits for cancer, support for the body's detoxification system, avoidance of chronic inflammation and oxidative stress)

Add all to your juicer and Voila! All those benefits in a glass! And, it tastes amazing. Trust me, I wouldn't drink it if it wasn't good! 

Clean and Vegan Pesto

Tonight I made some yummy pesto. I made it without parmesan so it's vegan and on top of that it's clean! 

I added it to some whole wheat angel hair pasta with sautéed gourmet mushroom blend, kalamata olives, and sundried tomatoes. It was super yummy and quick and easy for a busy night!

Vegan/Clean Pesto

Handfull of fresh basil leaves...about 1/2 cup

1/4 cup of pine nuts

3 garlic cloves

3 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil

Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until creamy. 

Vegan and Clean Brown Rice Breakfast Pudding

I found a recipe for a clean and vegan brown rice pudding on line. I need some variety in my breakfast and this hit the spot. 

My husband grew up eating white rice with milk, butter, and sugar.....GROSS!!!! That just sounds disgusting to me. When I saw this recipe, it sounded much healthier and I thought I would give it a try.

I used 100% maple syrup instead of honey and when I plated it, I added a drizzle of the syrup, more cinnamon, chopped pecans, chopped dates, and golden raisins to add some tart to it. 

My husband loved it and it made a ton so we have leftovers for the rest of the week.