You take time to prepare yourself physically for events, why not take time to prepare your whole body from the inside?? This past weekend was the first stop of 3 The Rahlves’ Banzai Tour, an extreme ski/snowboard downhill race. If you haven’t heard of this event, it is GNARLY, to say the least. The conditions were exceptionally…
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Thai Basil Soup with Shrimp, Lemongrass and Ginger
Cold weather was here, for about two days, so I decided to make a soup! I’m obsessed with kobocha squash (Japanese pumpkin) and Thai food, so I decided to incorporate them into this soup. This soup recipe could serve 4-5 for one meal. I made it and used leftovers for three days. The boiled pumpkin…
Sweet Potato Chips
I love sweet potatoes! And a lot of people love chips. Why not make a ️Healthy version combining them both??! Exactly, no reason not to. Here is a super east quick recipe that’s a great snack, or side vegetable for any dish. Ingredients: -1 sweet potato slices very thin (if you have a mandolin, use…
Hot Colorful Coleslaw
Coleslaw that is typically eaten in America are high fat, high calories, and not an item that should be consumed frequently. Other countries get this right. My friend shared this recipe with me, that her grandmother from Mexico has made for years. It is a light, healthy delicious coleslaw with no creams or added fats. Lots of flavor! Ingredients:…
Roasted Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
I dont know about you, but I love brussels sprouts! (Yes, they are always brussels, even if you eat one). These mini cabbage looking guys are packed with nutrition. 10 sprouts have over 100% of your daily needs, vitamin K (which aids in blood clotting, and helps make proteins for you rblood, kidneys and bones), Plus, these guys are a great…
Colorful Cucumber Salad
I love cucumbers, they are so versatile for salad making! They have a simple fresh flavor that matches pretty much any flavor you add to them. Cucumbers are oftentimes forgotten for their great nutritional value. One cup can boost your intake of vitamin K, B vitamins, copper, potassium, vitamin C, magnesium and manganese. These yummy…
Cinnamon Cranberry Spiralized Carrots
It’s been a crazy holiday season! With all of these parties and get togethers, it gets tough to stay on track with eating healthy. I had some fun with making a tasty spiralized carrot recipe. This low calorie recipe is a great side dish for meals, or a great addition for any holiday party spread. It…
Home Made Tomato-Veggie Sauce
I love making my own sauces. It’s really quite easy…you could even do this over a campfire. By making your own sauces you can control everything that goes into it! If you have any kinds of food allergies, this is something you should definitely do! Plus, it’s a great way to add vegetables to your…
Orange October
In honor of Orange October, the San Francisco Giants being in the World Series, it being fall, and my love of pumpkin…I present you with kabocha squash-aka Japanese pumpkin. This squash has the texture of butternut squash (they’re pretty much sisters) and tastes like a pumpkin cross bred with a sweet potato. Here is a whole kabocha….
Zoodles = Zucchini Noodles
Have you heard of this zoodle craze?? I definitely have. I see it all over Instagram and Pintrest, however had never tried it, until tonight! My world will be forever changed. This delicious invention is SO low in calories and packed with vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium! These are are great for athletes–helping your…
Happy National Guacamole Day!
Make your own at home, it is pretty easy to make, really! Homemade guac only requires some chopping and mixing of these items (estimated amounts, may vary based on your liking;) -4 medium ripe avocados (mashed with a fork) -2 roma tomatoes (take out the seeds and dice) -1 lime (juiced) – ¼ C red…
Triathlon #1 : Lake Tahoe Triathlon
Two weeks ago, I completed my first triathlon!! (The Lake Tahoe Triathlon – Olympic Distance) Honestly, I did not train hardcore for this event. I did some mountain biking with friends, surfed a bunch, and hiked trails in Tahoe (I will add I did a few swims in the lake and had a couple of days of running). However,…
Elevated Nutrition 