Pulse: Plant Based Nutrition & Mindful Living

26/05/2018

Nut pâté on spinach leaves, roasted eggplant and avocado on pita with toasted coconut and Himalayan pink salt. A quick and easy meal and loaded with nutrients and oh so colorful! If your plate is a natural rainbow you’re probably on the right track!

19/12/2016

( ) protein packed waffles. Needed some carbs this morning to fuel my activity filled day. Easy and quick. Plus they have the best crispy yet soft texture! Caution! Be careful with the waffle iron, I've got a pretty gnarly burn on my wrist now. :-/ Heat up your waffle iron and mix the following ingredients in one bowl... 🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿
1 1/2 cups flour
1 T. Baking powder
2 T. Barlean's chia, flax coconut blend (or just flax meal is fine)
1 scoop of your favorite protein powder - I used plus, vanilla flavored , it's my favorite plant based protein!
1/4 t. Himalayan salt
1 t.
1 1/4 cup nut milk
1/2-1 cup of water add a little at a time to reach desired consistency. (Smooth and pourable not runny or thick)
You can add cinnamon, nuts, dried fruit, coconut flakes or fresh fruit at this point. Today I kept my plain so I could savor the fresh maple syrup! 🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿
Spray waffle iron with cooking spray of choice...I make my own in a spray bottle mixing together several oils. Or brush with oil if you are not into spray. Cook till light golden brown and try not to peek because it usually messes them up. Enjoy!

25/10/2016

Morning (or anytime) smoothies!!!! Sharing good things with friends and coworkers via text and absolutely must share it with all of you! Don't be scared by the ingredients, or the color...they are delicious!!!!!

02/08/2016

It may be summer and it is easy to think that a hike or stroll is sufficient physical activity for optimum health. Well think again! Fitness is not just about physique it is also about overall health especially the health of your heart and mental health. Even if you are not tackling a New Year's Resolution or getting swimsuit ready it is always the season for fitness! If you are interested in an individualized health and wellness plan Pulse can set you up for success - call, message or email today!

31/05/2016

Need to increase protein intake for strenuous strength training? Eat this: Scrambled "eggs" and blanched asparagus. Cinnamon raisin Ezekial bread with coconut oil. Great way to start the day - fueled and ready for anything. Full recipe on pulse blog. https://medium.com/

29/05/2016

Vegan fajitas! Great meal after a killer legs and back strength session. Grilled zucchini, sweet potato, onion, peppers on a spelt tortilla with fresh homemade guacamole. Thought about eating out tonight but so glad I didn't. Fresh ingredients, simple preparation, and easy on the pocketbook.

24/05/2016

Here's the full post and recipe on the Pulse blog!

Prepartion is crucial if you desire to maintain a healthy balanced diet while conquering a hectic demanding career. Let’s face it, after…

23/05/2016

Raw overnight oats meal prep! Organic oats, barley and rye. Chia seeds, pepitas, goji berries, dried cranberries, unsweetened coconut strips, a heavy dash of cinnamon and 1 date per bowl to sweeten it up. Easy, inexpensive and stacked with nutrient dense super foods. Helps recover muscles after intense workouts or just fuel you well throughout the day. Add nut milk to cover and refrigerate overnight.

23/05/2016

Mexican protein power scramble prepped for the week. Be sure to use BPA free or glass containers. Having meals prepared ahead of time keeps eating on track during busy weeks. This base is great for any meal independently or can be added to salads or wrapped in a whole grain tortilla!

22/05/2016

At Pulse it's not just about what you put into your belly but also what you put into your mind and even more what you remove from your mind. Clear out the cobwebs with Headspace. Headspace offers countless guided mediations that will start you on a journey to a more peaceful and productive version of you! The first 10 sessions are free and you can keep those forever to use over and over. Watch this short animation to learn more:

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22/05/2016

Eating for weight loss? Here are some quick tips: Focus on macronutrients (more vitamins, less filler) and smaller portions more frequently. Limit snacking to mid morning and do not eat after you have had dinner. Consider the kitchen closed. Drink green tea in the afternoon and herbal tea at night if you're feeling peckish. Here's what a day might look like:
Breakfast:
Overnight oats (Prepare the night before and soak overnight)
1/2 cup of oats
1 cup unsweetened nut milk
2 T. chia seeds
1 T. dried cranberries (reduced sugar)
1 T. Pepitas or sunflower seeds
1 T. Shredded coconut (raw unsweetened)
1 T. Dried Goji Berries
2 Dates (for sweetness)
Cinnamon to Taste
Mid Morning Snack (2 hours after breakfast):
2 T. Hummus, 1/2 zucchini cut how you like
Lunch:
1 1/2 - 2 Cups lightly steamed broccoli
6 oz. Tofu grilled with black pepper and red pepper flakes
Serve with Sriracha and a drizzle of Tamari or liquid aminos
Afternoon Tea: Passionfruit green tea unsweetened
Dinner (Before 7pm!):
Grilled Asparagus or Grilled Zucchini
"Roasted" Sweet Potato
Slice sweet potato 2 cm thick and place on George Foreman grill flipping once or twice until tender. Then slice zucchini and place on same grill flipping once until tender (less than 5 minutes total cook time). This meal will take you less than 20 min. to prepare!
Serve with 2 T. Salsa

22/05/2016

For as long as I can remember in my home foods were reheated in the oven or on the stove because there was never a microwave to "zap" anything. In apartments or condos I have lived in that already supplied a microwave it was either quickly stored or if installed permanently, completely ignored. In fact, when asked to microwave meals or what not I have to read the instructions over and over because I've no clue how to use nature's enemy. Why do I call it "nature's enemy"? Just read this article from DavidWolfe.com and you'll see why:

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