This past Sunday, I had a craving for something special to eat for breakfast. Inspiration hit me, and so here is my healthy french toast recipe for two!
Ingredients:
Ezekiel Cinnamon Raisin bread (I used 2 slices per person)
2 eggs
1/2 c egg whites
cinnamon to taste
maple syrup or agave for topping
Beat eggs and add egg whites into a shallow container. If you like cinnamon, add it to the egg mixture. Soak bread in the egg mixture until most of it is absorbed (about 10 minutes, flipping a couple times)
Heat a pan over medium heat, spray with any non-stick means you choose (I was feeling fancy and used 1 T of butter). Once heated, add soaked bread and flip when browned.
Add your topping of choice, serve with turkey bacon and fresh fruit. Enjoy!! Let me know what you think!!
Looking for something delicious to have for breakfast to really help you power through your day? Breakfast is so important, and it’s easy to make this nutritious meal no matter how busy your mornings are!
Ingredients:
1/2 c old fashioned oatmeal
3/4 c water (depending on the consistency you desire for oatmeal)
1/2 tsp cinnamon (or to taste)
1/2 ripened banana
1/2 scoop Vanilla protein powder (depending on desired consistency.
1 tsp your choice of sweetener if needed (agave, syrup…make it healthy!)
In a microwave safe bowl, add oatmeal, then top with banana and cinnamon. Pour water over the bowl, and microwave for approximately 2 minutes, or until oatmeal is soft. Stir, add more liquid and add protein powder (can use milk or water if needed to achieve desired consistency). Taste and if desired, add sweetener.
Pair with some Canadian bacon for a well rounded breakfast! Enjoy!
I love cheat days. LOVE them! They can be essential for success with any healthy lifestyle, because they allow you to indulge and enjoy your favorite foods that might not be so healthy. By not completely depriving yourself, you’re motivated to stay on track overall and it does help reset your metabolism and raise leptin levels. But, I’ve found myself to have quite a problem with cheat days! Here’s why.
I’m not used to rich foods, or processed foods. They aren’t a normal part of my diet, although I definitely do enjoy them. I’m only human! Over the last year I have really cleaned up my diet, still allowing for the cheat meal or cheat day on a normal basis. Because I’m not as used to processed foods anymore, it really messes up my digestive system. My body just doesn’t know what to do with the stuff anymore, I guess? What’s interesting is I don’t have any digestive issues, and they are quite rare. Over the last year (since I’ve started to clean up my diet), I’ve noticed that whenever I have a full blown cheat day, or even cheat meal, I feel TERRIBLE. A few times, I wasn’t even able to keep the food down at all. I felt much better after ridding my system of the food, thankfully.
What’s interesting to me is; what on earth is in these ‘foods’ that my body is rejecting? That’s really something to think about. Kind of scary, right? These processed foods really aren’t actually foods our bodies are supposed to be ingesting. Have you ever gone on a sugar detox, or maybe a clean eating regimen? If you have, you probably found yourself not wanting or needing those processed foods after a few days. Your body becomes addicted to these processed foods, and isn’t really ever satisfied with the foods because it’s not getting the proper nutrients it needs to function at its best. Is it worth eating, only to feel terrible for the rest of the day? Or even worse, let my body reject it a few hours later?
All day last Sunday, watching both of the football games, most of what I ate was processed; Cheetos and Doritos were amongst some of these foods. At the end of the day, I felt so sick, exhausted and sluggish. I literally felt my body crave something healthy. Crazy, right?! I think I’m going to have to go with more of a cheat meal, rather than a cheat day. I would assume it’s just a system overload issue. Does anyone else have these problems with cheat days? If you are interested in eating clean, don’t hesitate to ask me questions you may have!
Ew, gross. Digestive cleanse? That sounds awful. Fear not, reader! It’s really no biggie. I have a cleanse I’ve been doing for many many years now, and it’s easy and fabulous. Did I mention easy?
First off, allow me to explain why everyone should be doing this cleanse at least once a year, if not twice. Think about all the things you eat over the course of a year. Now think about all the things you drink. And who knows what else you ingest. Are all of these foods clean, chemical-free and healthy? Probably not. When you eat things that aren’t easy for your body to break down and absorb (ie: donuts, etc…), your body needs extra help to clean it all out.
And now, without further ado…It’s called the NutriClean 7 Day System. Click that link to check it out! Now, I’m not big on the whole product promoting thing unless it’s very high quality and something I really truly love and believe in. And I do, and have used it for many years (a decade!). I literally just finished the cleanse today, and I feel amazing, as I always do afterwards! It uses herbs and botanicals to gently detoxify and cleanse the entire digestive tract and liver. The system includes a fiber powder and two separate sets of tablets. Take the powder and one set of 2 tablets in the morning, and the other set of tablets before bedtime. That’s all you have to do! You eat healthy and clean, nothing crazy, as you normally would. It is a fabulous way to kick start any health lifestyle change. I strongly encourage everyone to get this awesome cleanse!
Is your New Year’s resolution to eat right? Lose weight? Get fit? Run a race? Even if it’s not fitness related, here are 5 great ways to help stick to your resolution and make 2015 a fantastic year of achieving your goals!
1. Keep Track
Keep a calendar so you can check off each day, or a food log, depending on what your goal is. If you’re trying to keep track of what foods you’re eating, use an app (there are tons of free ones out there!). It will help you keep yourself honest and help track your progress! Same thing goes with a calendar: if you are trying to work out 5 times a week, mark off what days you do fit your exercise in and make sure you keep hitting your goals. One day at a time!
2. Have an accountability buddy
Maybe you and a friend have similar goals?! Buddy up and help motivate one another to stay on track 🙂 Everything is way more fun with a friend!
3. Give yourself an off day
The best way to stay on track? To allow yourself to get off track! If you’re working on your diet, allow yourself a cheat meal every once in a while. A meal will not undo all your hard work, I promise you 🙂
4. Don’t be vague with your goal
Don’t just have your resolution be to “get fit”. Try wording your goal in more measurable terms, such as; I want to lose 10lbs this year. Or I want to reduce my body fat percentage to X%. Just don’t give yourself an unrealistic deadline! Be patient with yourself. You WILL get there.
5. Write it down!
Write down what your actual resolution is, and put it somewhere in your home or a place that might be particularly helpful to see the reminder. Just seeing your writing and remembering what your goal is will help you start and end your day on the right foot!
Remember, whatever your resolution is, make sure that it’s truly something you want for yourself. It takes 21 days to create a habit. Be patient with yourself, and don’t give up. Make 2015 your year!
What is your 2015 resolution? Mine is to eat right, run a PR half marathon and to work on my Yoga arm balances and inversions! (THERE, it’s out there! It’s also written on the 2015 goals bulletin board at my gym for all to see…eek!)
Yum!!Nutrition is just as, if not more important, than all the hours you put in the gym. The best way to recover quickly and get the most out of your workout is to take care of your body by feeding it quality foods. You need that protein to rebuild those muscles, and good carbohydrates to refuel you to keep going on with your day. I do believe that you are what you eat! With that said, here is my recipe for an awesome recovery smoothie!
Combine in a blender:
1/4 c nonfat greek yogurt
1 c cold water
1/2 frozen banana
1/2 c of your favorite frozen fruit (I love pineapple, strawberries, or blueberries)
2 scoops of Complete Greens powder (it tastes like an orange creamsicle and has several servings of vegetables in just two teeny tiny scoops! Buy here: http://bit.ly/1nbcCiC)
Blend all the ingredients together.
THEN add 1 scoop of protein powder (I recommend vanilla, I use this deliciousness: http://bit.ly/1a6u5kc), and blend. Make sure you wait to add your protein powder until AFTER blending this all together. It really comes together perfectly if you add it at the very end. Trust me! 🙂 Then, drink up!!
Complete Greens is a sneaky way to fit the nutrients in green vegetables, as well as probiotics and natural enzymes into your daily diet. Here’s where to buy: shop.com/sanusiglobal.
What’s your favorite pre or post workout nutritional regimen?
toast recipe for two!
Dani Sanusi Fitness 