I love #BBQ season. It’s a time to enjoy great food and amazing company. Try to #marinate #meats with various #spices- it’s not only delicious, but healthier (less harmful byproducts once cooked. #bbqseason #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist #bushwick #bushwicknutrition
In much need of #brainfood after a #sleepless night due to waking baby… #Greens filled with #vitaminsBs, #nuts and #seeds high in #vitaminE, #avocados and #olives full of healthy fats, and a meal full of #lowglycemicindex foods that promote balanced sugar levels and improve overall blood flow i.e. a happier brain :) Just missing the blueberries and fish!
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#OneBowl #BananaNutBread. I love this recipe because there’s very little mess to clean up :) and of course, it’s delicious and more nutritious than most sweet breads! It also has tons of #fiber and veggie #omega3s.
Dry ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour, ½ cup #oats, ½ cup #walnuts, ¾ tsp baking soda, and ¼ cup of dry fruit (in this case, #raisins, #cranberry, and #ginger).
Wet ingredients: ½ cup #coconutoil, 1/3 cup maple syrup or #Agave, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 2 eggs, and 2-3 VERY RIPE #bananas (super important! It allows you to use less added sugar).
1) Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2)Combine wet ingredients in large bowl, adding bananas last.
3) Then add dry ingredients to the SAME BOWL one by one, starting with the flour.
4) Pour into loaf pan greased with coconut oil and garnish with a few walnuts (or other).
5) Bake for 40 minutes. NOTE: I made two smaller ones- one for my hubby and one for book club- so I baked it for 30-35 mins instead.
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What to do when you’re not sure what else to make with all the extra/awesome herbs your neighbor gave you? Make #infusedwater! #mint #basil #chocolatemint #water #hydration #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist
I can’t emphasize how important #happiness is for overall #health. This little man makes me happy. #TheoACampos #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist #behappy
#FoodPairing at #SundayBrunch! Awesome salad at @SpeedyRomeo in BedStuy. The combination of #greens, #apples, #cherries, #chicken, and fats coming from the #walnuts and #goatcheese #vinaigrette are not only a delicious/complete meal but the fats aid in the absorption of #fatsolublevitamins and #carotenoids from the veggies. Pretty cool, no?!
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Getting ready for the #fourthofjuly?! Try my revised #Paloma (typical #Mexican #cocktail).
We all know #alcohol is bad for our health. That said, telling people not to drink is probably not going to be that effective. They will drink anyways… SO- my approach is #moderation and #improvement (#lesssugar, mainly).
#BuildingTheDrink:
Ingredients: #tequila or #mezcal, #grapefruit, #Agave (optional), #seltzer, S&P.
Muddle 2-3 pieces of grapefruit with 1 ounce of tequila, and ½ tsp of Agave). Grind a little S&P directly into the drink. Add ice and seltzer and mix. So good and only #80calories!!
NOTE: This is not the size of a regular shot. Usually every shot is 1.5 ounces. Which means… You can get away with drinking two :)
#skinnydrink #skinnypaloma
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#Salad with a crap load of #veggie #protein from #hempseeds, #pumpkinseeds (#pepitas), and #hummus. One serving of each summed up to 19 grams of protein!
That said- this was a #lightlunch. I usually do this when I know I have a heavier dinner ahead of me. Important to #balance out your day :)
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#DrinkWater. You hear it all the time. After all, it does compose a larger part of your body. It helps #detox, improves #digestion, staves off #dehydration, increases #energy, decreases #headaches, clears #skin, ETC ETC ETC. You get the point. Yet, water can be a little blah. One of my favorite ways to replenish is enjoying #seltzer #water. My current favorite is #RubyRedGrapefruit from @polarseltzer. Yummy. Having seltzer, #herbalteas, or making #flavoredwater yourself with a slice of orange or mint leaves can help increase your water intake. #DrinkOn! #H2O #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist
Everybody should start their #Monday with a #Kiwi #Pineapple #Mint #Icepop!! No added sugars. Great as a light snack or dessert. And perfect activity for kids!
Blend about 4 cups of fresh or frozen kiwi and pineapple with a handful of fresh mint. I used about 1/3 kiwi (4 fresh kiwi) and 2/3s frozen pineapple. Blend and stir as needed. If you want them to look extra cool, slice 2 pieces of kiwi per ice-pop! (as pictured). Makes 10 3-ounce popsicles. Enjoy!
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#FoodPairing awesomeness: #BlackBeans are a great source of #fiber, #protein, and plant-based #iron (as other #beans, lentils, and dark leafy greens). When combined with #vitaminC rich-foods (lemon, lime, citrus, peppers, etc) you can absorb the veggie iron much better. That’s proper food pairing :)
To Cook: Sauté beets in lemon juice, olive oil, and a little water until tender. Add a can of black beans and heat for a few minutes. Remember to drain and rinse the beans first.
I don’t necessarily love #beets (they stain everything and are a pain in the butt to cook!) but I make it a point to eat them since they have anti-inflammatory and blood building benefits. My #oncology patients would always eat more beets to improve their #hemoglobin. It works!
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Take a bite out of a #kefir #icepop. Just freeze kefir for a #healthysnack. Good for your belly, your waistline, and your palate. Yum. #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist #gooddigestion
A word on #SugarCravings: YOUR BODY REACTS. For instance, if you have a 4-month old who started #teething and you are getting little-to-no sleep and no rest (I am projecting…), you will experience sugar cravings. Why? Because simply put you need #energy (carbs = sugar). Henceforth, the #giganticdonut in my hand… (NOTE: I did not eat the whole thing. Thank goodness).
There are ways to reduce those “bad” #cravings. One of them is to #sleep and #relax. That way your hormones are not out of whack and you are of sound mind to make better choices.
#sotired #sugar #carbs #hormoneimbalance #lazynutritionist #lazynutrition #bushwicknutrition #bushwick
Woot woot, #icedcoffee!!! After a roller coaster of bad press, #caffeine, found in its natural form like #coffee, tea, kola nuts, and cocoa beans (chocolate), is health approved! About 300 to 400mg per day (the equivalent in 2-4 8 ounce cups of coffee) has shown to protect against #heart disease, lower risk of #diabetes and #breastcancer, increase #longevity, decrease #musclefatigue during workouts, slightly increase #metabolism, and is an #antioxidant booster.
NOTE: Be mindful of caffeine intake if you already have diabetes because it may increase blood sugar and insulin levels.
NOTE2: caffeine takes about 45minutes to kick in and traces of it can linger up to 10 hours! I would suggest to take your last sip by 1pmish if you find yourself wired at bedtime.
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#ChiaSeeds are one of the greatest vegetarian sources of omega-3 fatty acids (#healthyfats). They also have high #antioxidant, #protein, #fiber, and #iron content in addition to having #hydration benefits because of its absorption capacities. I soak chia seeds in water and lime (as pictured) for their energy and #digestion benefits. Leave the seeds in water for at least 30 minutes. One tablespoon per liter should do the trick! Fact: The Aztec warriors used to use chia seeds as their main fuel source on marathon-distance runs. #omega3fattyacid #detoxdrink #chiadrink #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist
#QuickLunch. #Tuna with olives on open-faced #cucumber with a dash of #chiaseeds. Delicious, nutritious, and damn easy. Just make sure to check your teeth after; the chia gets stuck in between!! #easymeals #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist
#HardBoiledEggs are a great, complete #protein that is so easy to cook! As for the #cholesterolconfusion? The #cholesterol in egg yolks does not affect your blood cholesterol as much as crappy fats do (like saturated or trans fat). The #eggyolk contains almost all the vitamins, minerals, protein, and healthy fats. DO NOT throw them away, unless you are at risk for developing #diabetes.
To Cook: Place eggs in water as the water starts to heat. Once the water starts boiling, turn off the heat, but keep the pan on the hot burner, cover, and let the eggs sit for 10-12 minutes. Add 1 tsp of vinegar to prevent cracking. Voila.
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#BulkCooking. I usually cook a batch of food on Monday/Tuesday so that I can take advantage of it during the week. I make it vegetarian for food safety reasons. You can always add meats or cheeses after. Five ingredients: #whitekidneybeans, #grapetomatoes, #cilantro, #onion, #lime. Finely cut the onion, add the cilantro and lime, and lastly the tomatoes and beans. TIP: Make sure to drain AND rinse the beans. They will be much easier to digest, trust me.
Food ideas: 1) add some hard boiled eggs for more protein, 2) mix in some avocado and eat with half a sandwich, 3) dump into a salad, etc
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#Walking makes you feel good (helps with mood) but it also reduces the risk of developing a number of crappy diseases (dementia, Alzheimers, some cancers, heart disease, diabetes). So, especially if you live in a place like NY where walking is so damn easy, WALK! I would suggest around 45 minutes a day- about 3 miles or so. It doesn’t even have to be brisk walking! TIP: 1 mile = 20 blocks or 6 avenues. #lazynutritionist #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #benefitsofwalking #walkallday