Journey to Optimal Health

May 7, 2012

Flax Muffins

Filed under: Recipes — Tags: , — Sarah Coffin @ 2:22 pm

A super delicious wheat free muffin.  It makes a great snack or add some fruit and you’ve got a super fast breakfast.

2/3 C Flax meal

1/3 C Almond meal

¼ C Protein powder

1.5 tsp Baking Powder

2 tsp Cinnamon

Salt to taste

3 tsp olive oil or butter or unrefined coconut oil

2 eggs (1 egg will suffice, but 2 eggs holds together just a bit better)

½ C Applesauce or 1 small pureed apple

3 Tbs Honey or other sweetener

½ Cup Raisins or other dried fruit (I usually soak my fruit for about an hour, but it’s not necessary)

 

Pre-heat oven to 375 Degrees

Set up 8 muffin papers in your muffin tin.

Mix dry ingredients together well.

Gently beat eggs together before adding .

Pour into your muffin papers and bake for about for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on top. Toothpick or butter knife should could out clean.

Each muffin is about 200 calories.

April 26, 2012

My Favorite Free Fitness Apps

Filed under: General Health — Tags: — Sarah Coffin @ 2:11 pm

I am way behind on the whole app thing. However, there are a few that I love that are free, and make my life easier and more enjoyable. Check them out and let me know what you think.
Map My Run:

Turn it on, and it uses the GPS on your phone to determine the distance of your run, and your pace! This app was so amazing when I was training for the half marathon last year! You can save your workouts and track your progress.

My Fitness Pal

Study after study has confirmed the benefits of keeping track of the food you eat and the activities you do. At MyFitnessPal.com, makes it really easy to log your meals and get instant feedback on your calories eaten and your distribution of fat, protein, and carbohydrates.
Pandora

Music has been proven to enhance your performance, so why not get it for free on your phone. You can create your own stations based on songs or artists, or you can choose the workout station. My favorite station is my Bob Marley, could you be loved station! I turn it on when I’m on the treadmill and pretend that I am in Jamaica. Basking in sunshine! I also love the yoga station for relaxing and stretching.

I know there are so many more awesome apps out there. What apps are you using? Please share your finds, so that we can all benefit from this awesome new form of technology!

Tropical Tacos

Filed under: Recipes — Tags: — Sarah Coffin @ 2:08 pm

Serves 2

1 Can of Salmon

2 TBS Mayo or Miracle whip

1 TBS Chili powder

2 TBS Lime Juice

4-6   small soft taco shells (corn or flour)

1/2 jar Trader Joe’s peach salsa

1 TBS diced jalapeño (optional)

1 Cup diced cucumber

1 Cup pineapple chunks

¼ Cup corn kernels (I just use frozen and defrost in the microwave for about 30 seconds)

 

Mix the salmon, mayo, chili powder, and lime juice.  Taste and add more of whatever you like.

Mix the salsa, jalapeno, cucumber, and pineapple, and corn.

Warm up your taco shells, and place a plop of salmon then salsa on top and enjoy.

Serve with some black beans or a small salad.  Maybe I should come up with a healthy margarita to go with this one!

Approximately

320 Calories, 44g carbohydrates, 20g protein, 7g fat

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