It’s Not Your Fault

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It’s Not Your Fault

Baked potatoes are healthier to eat than potato chips. You might think it is ridiculous that I’m going over this, but you’d be surprised how many people don’t know that. It’s okay if you didn’t know that either; it’s not your fault. After teaching in both public and private schools in Chicago, I can tell you for a fact that education around what to eat and how to move our bodies is lacking.

I most recently taught science to primary students ranging from first through fourth grade. The human body was talked about in the fourth grade curriculum, but more so in the sense of the systems, not so much on how everything works together and what is needed in order to maintain functionality. Other than that, there was ZERO nutrition and health education listed in the curriculum. That’s not just the case in Chicago. Look at the national level of science education across our country… the current Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) don’t even include education about nutrition and fitness. It’s no wonder why the obesity rates are what they are in the United States.

GREEK CHICKPEAS ON TOAST

Check out this yummy Vegan Breakfast recipe name for Greek Chickpeas on Toast. It tastes so yummy! We had these the other day. It was super easy to make and didn’t need a ton of ingredients!  

SERVINGS: 2
PREP TIME: 5 min
COOKING TIME: 30 min

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 small shallots, finely diced
  • 2 large garlic cloves, finely diced
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp sweet paprika
  • ½ tsp cinnamon (or cumin)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½-1 tsp sugar, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 1 x 400 g tin of peeled plum tomatoes or 2 large tomatoes (skinned)
  • 2 cups of cooked chickpeas
  • 4-6 slices of crusty bread (gluten-free if required), toasted
  • fresh parsley and / or dill, to garnish (optional)
  • a few pitted Kalamata olives, to garnish (optional)

METHOD

  1. Heat up olive oil on a medium pan.
  2. Add shallots and fry gently, stirring frequently, until almost translucent. Add garlic and fry until shallots are completely translucent and garlic is softened.
  3. Add all the spices to the pan. Mix them into the onion and garlic mixture and fry off gently for 1-2 minutes stirring the whole time.
  4. Squash tinned tomatoes or chop them roughly before adding to the pan with a couple of tablespoons of water. Simmer on low-medium heat until the sauce has thickened.
  5. Mix in cooked chickpeas and let them warm through in the sauce. Season with salt, sugar and black pepper.
  6. Serve on toasted bread with a sprinkle of fresh herbs and a few black olives.

MORE HEALTHY RECIPES 

Let us your thoughts on it and feel free to share this with your friends. Also, did you know that keeping variety in your meals and snacks is important? Besides the above healthy recipe for Greek Chickpeas on Toast, I have included below a couple others you might like. They don’t require a ton of time or expertise to prepare. Check back with our blog for more to come so you have a nice stockpile of healthy meal options readily available so you can stay on track to reaching your health and fitness goals.

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A Truth Bomb

Here’s a truth bomb (and trust me, I’m saying this out of love)… YOU are the reason for why you haven’t reached your goals. Was that hard to digest? Let me explain…

 

MY PROBLEM

I used to feel super uncomfortable in my clothes; the mushroom top program was REAL. Ugh! After having baby number two, I felt like I’d gotten to the point of no return and I thought I would be stuck with my post-pregnancy body. I wanted to change, but I just kept making excuses. Day after day, week after week, month after month. There I was. Every time I looked at my clothes, I saw imaginary labels on them. They said “when I lose the weight”…  Yet, time went by and nothing changed. I kept loathing in my self pity.

Build a Vegan Friendly Meal

ARE YOU A VEGAN OR NOT?

Are you vegan or just looking to implement more plant based meals into your diet, but struggling? Well, guess what? You are in the RIGHT place! Let’s chat about how to build a vegan friendly meal that will help you reach your health and fitness goals. Here is a simple breakdown to help you in your journey:

  • 25% Protein
  • 25% Starchy Carbs
  • 50% Non-Starchy Veggies

 

THE BREAKDOWN

Time to break down how to build a vegan friendly meal further.