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Whole Wheat Gingerbread Muffins Recipe

July 14, 2022

Whole Wheat Gingerbread Muffins

Wholesome Gingerbread Muffins Are Baked At 375 For 20 to 25 Minutes

Cooking Tools: 2 Mixing Bowls – 12 Muffin Papers- 12 Piece Muffin Tin
INGREDIENTS
  • 1/4 cup preferred oil
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 3 tablespoons honey or equivalent sweetener
  • 1 large beaten egg
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
INSTRUCTIONS
  • In a mixing bowl combine oil, molasses, sweetener, and egg.
  • Stir mixture until consistency is creamy. Set aside.
  • Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
  • Add the moist mixture to dry ingredients.
  • Stir mixture until well blended, slowly adding the hot water and stirring until smooth.
  • Place muffin papers into muffin tin.
  • Pour batter into muffin papers until 2/3 full, leaving room at the top for dough rising.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes at 375 degrees.
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Tofu Salad Dressing Recipe

July 12, 2022

Tofu Salad Dressing

Quick Recipe: 8 Ingredients – No Cooking

Cooking Tools: Food Processor
INGREDIENTS
  • 1/2-pound silken tofu
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon Bragg’s Liquid Aminos or soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Pepper Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon honey or other preferred sweetener
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons room temperature water
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Place all ingredients in blender.
  • Blend until mixture is creamy.
  • Serve
  • Refrigerate

3-Bean Vegan Sandwich Spread Recipe

July 12, 2022

3-Bean Vegan Sandwich Spread With Topping

Quick Recipe: 5 Ingredients – No Cooking

Cooking Tools: Food Processor
INGREDIENTS
  • 2 cups cooked beans drained: Kidney, Pinto and Black beans
  • Save drained gravy
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, or preferred oil
  • 1/2 large avocado
  • 2 tablespoons nut or seed butter
  • Note: 15 oz. Canned Organic Bean Trio is available in Whole Foods
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Place all ingredients in food processor.
  • Combine thoroughly until mixture is creamy.
  • If mixture is too dry, slowly add drained gravy. Adjust the amount as needed.
  • Serve as a sandwich spread or veggie dip.
  • Sandwich Toppings: pickles, alfalfa sprouts, onions, avocado
  • Refrigerate

How To Do A BOSU Reverse Plank Press Up

July 12, 2022
The Reverse Plank Press Up Is An Advanced Exercise That Strengthens the Anterior Thigh, Triceps and Core Stabilizers
PROGRESSION INSTRUCTIONS: Before attempting this exercise on the BOSU, you should be able to perform the Reverse Plank Press Up in the following order. 1) Without equipment. 2) On a foam balance pad or disc. 3) On the BOSU.
MODIFICATIONS: 1) If you can’t lift your leg, omit this move. 2) Lift leg at a lower angle than shown in this video. 3) Bring chin toward chest.
CORRECT POSITIONING: Avoid dropping your tailbone toward the floor. Maintain a long neck by avoiding throwing your head back. If you’re tailbone drops toward the floor, omit lifting your leg, or lift it at a lower angle than shown in the video. Shoulders should be higher than hips. Avoid lifting shoulders. Keep them in neutral position.
EXERCISE LEVEL: Advanced

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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