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Vegan Recipe: Coconut Granola

January 23, 2022
INGREDIENTS
  • 3 Cups Rolled Oats
  • 1/4 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
  • 3/4 Cup Coconut Flakes
  • 3/4 Cup Sliced or Chopped Toasted Almonds
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 Cup Maple Syrup
  • 1/2 Cup Safflower or Sunflower Oil
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Mix Oats, Flour, Coconut, Cinnamon, and Almonds, in a medium size bowl.
  • Mix Maple Syrup, Oil and Vanilla in a separate bowl.
  • Combine Syrup Mixture with Oat Mixture. Stir until evenly coated.
  • Pour mixture onto oiled baking sheet. Spread oil to cover evenly.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Stir, and bake another 20 to 30 minutes until golden brown.
  • Remove from oven. Allow to cool before storing.
  • Placed granola in a storage container. Refrigerate.
  • Makes about 8 servings.

Vegan Recipe: Baked Coconut Lentils

January 23, 2022
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
  • 1 Yellow Onion, Chopped
  • 1 Teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1 Teaspoon Tumeric
  • 1 Pound Dried Organic Black Lentils, Rinsed
  • 1 Cup Pitted Dates, Chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon Tamari Sauce
  • 1/2 Cup Shredded Coconut
  • 1/2 Cup Chopped Cilantro
INSTRUCTIONS
  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened and beginning to brown (about 8 minutes). Stir in ginger and tumeric and cook 1 minute.
  • Add 6 cups water, drained lentils and dates, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven into 350 degrees F. Stir in tamari sauce and transfer lentils to a greased 2-quart baking dish or casserole. Cover and bake 30 minutes, then uncover, top with coconut, and bake 15 to 20 minutes longer ,or until lentils are tender and coconut is golden. Garnish with cilantro before serving.
  • Serves 8
  • Nutrition: Black Lentils are high in fiber and protein. Also known as Beluga lentils, they are fast cooking and do not require presoaking.

How To Do TRX Pike-To-Opposite Toe Tap

January 21, 2022
Advanced Core Strengthening Exercise
TRX Opposite Toe Tap requires adequate strength to maintain core stability while performing the exercise. Target Muscles: Abdominals, core stabilizers.
Prerequisite. The Toe Tap is an advanced level suspension exercise. Ability to perform the TRX Pike is required before attempting this exercise. Click >LINK< to view TRX Pike Exercise.

EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

Virtual Fitness: How To Do A TRX Suspension Pike

January 21, 2022

Advanced Core Strengthening Exercise
Prerequisite: Ability to perform the Sliding Pike before attempting TRX Suspension Pike. Sliding Pike is an all fours floor exercise, using sliding equipment under each foot, or under both hands and feet.
Exercise Benefits: Strengthens abdominals, quadriceps, core stabilizers.

EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider