Train for Life

Category: Healthy Food Recipes

  • Wellness Wednesday

    How do you “navigate” Thanksgiving dinner with wellness in mind? Optimize what you can. What side dishes can you “tweak” to make healthier? Instead of a rich green bean casserole with heavy cream or butter, try brussel sprouts roasted with olive oil and topped with pomegranate seeds. Remember the healthy plate model. 1/2 of Plate:  Non-starchy vegetables…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Spinach and Strawberry Salad with Pecans Ingredients 3/4 cup Baby Spinach 1/2 cup Raw Sliced Strawberries 3/4 cup Baby Spinach 1/8 cup Chopped Pecans (may be substituted for walnuts, almonds, or cashews) 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar 1 dash Pink Himalayan Sea Salt (to taste) To…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week A Refreshing Summer Salad Watermelon Salad with Feta and Honeyed Pistachios Ingredients 1 small Red Onion (sliced) 3 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 cup Unsalted Pistachios (roughly chopped) 2 tablespoon Honey 2 large bunches of Arugula with thick stems discarded (approximately 8 cups) 6 Radishes…

  • A Christmas-y, Chocolate-y Treat

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Low-Carb 3-Ingredient Christmas Fudge Ingredients 3 cups Dark Chocolate Chips (at least 70% cacao) 1 cup Full Fat Coconut Milk 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Powder (*optional: for a special aromatic flavor) Directions In a medium pot, melt the chocolate chips and coconut milk together over very low heat. Stir in vanilla powder…

  • Foodie Friday

    Today is my birthday! While I am another year older… *sigh*…. Today marks the start of a new year! A year to face new challenges and become a better version of myself. What goals will you set for yourself on your special day?   In light of my birthday, this week’s healthy recipe is a sweet treat. Paleo…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week A 2-Ingredient Cookie to Tickle Your Sweet Tooth with a Satisfying Crunch Crispy Fig-Sesame Cookies Ingredients 1 1/3 cups Dried Figs 2/3 cups Unsalted Sesame Seeds (unhulled is preferred) Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Stem the figs and place in a food processor. Process to a paste. Transfer the past…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week An Easy On-The-Go Breakfast Apple Masala Chai Muesli Ingredients 3 cups Rolled Oats 1/2 cup Dried Apples (chopped) 3 tablespoons Raw Sunflower Seeds 2 tablespoons Dried Date Pieces 6 teaspoons Candied Ginger (chopped) 3 tablespoons Raisons 1 tablespoon Loose Masala Chai (finely ground) (contents of 2 tea bags) 1/2 cup…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Add a refreshing crunch to your salad! Crunchy Black Lentil Salad Ingredients 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard 2 tablespoons  Minced Shallot 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt 2 cups Cooked Black Lentils 1 cup Sliced Celery 1/4 cup Chopped…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Coconut Cream Energy Bars   Ingredients 1 – 2 tablespoons Organic Maca Powder 1 cup Macadamia Nuts or Cashews 1 cup Dates (dried and pitted) ½ cup Unsweetened, Shredded Coconut 1 tablespoon Organic Coconut Oil ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1 tablespoon Cacao Powder Water as needed Directions Add all ingredients…

  • Taco Tuesday

    A Healthy Option for “Taco Tuesday” Try it today! Tempeh is a cultured, fermented, refrigerated cake made from whole soybeans. Enjoy its mild, nutty flavor and pleasantly chewy texture. Tempeh Taco Bowl Ingredients 2 Tbs. Olive Oil 1 8-oz. Package Tempeh (crumbled) 1 White Onion (finely chopped) 2 tsp. Chili Powder 1 cup Tomato (chopped)…