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COCONUT MILK SEAFOOD PASTA

It’s funny when you’re limited to a small selection of ingredients what you could come up with. I was nearing the end of my groceries when I came up with this and hadn’t found the time to go grocery shopping yet. Coconut and seafood tend to go well together and this is what I came up with.

PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES          COOK TIME:  15 MINUTES          DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM        SERVES: 4

INGREDIENTS

PREPARED SPAGHETTI SQUASH < Click for Recipe

1 CAN ORGANIC COCONUT MILK (Full Fat)

1 TSP FRESH DILL

1 SPRIG ROSEMARY

2 CLOVES OF GARLIC (Minced)

1-2 FILLETS OF WHITE FISH OR 1 FILLET WHITE FISH AND 1/2 LB SHRIMP (The first time I made this I used 1 fillet of Swai and then I tried it with 1 fillet of Tilapia and a 1/2 LB of Shrimp)

SALT

PEPPER

GROUND RED PEPPER

CUMIN

1 TBSP BUTTER

1/2 TBSP TAPIOCA FLOUR

1/2 TBSP COCONUT FLOUR

DIRECTIONS

Combine coconut milk, dill, rosemary and garlic into a saucepan and bring to a simmer on medium heat.

While the coconut milk mixture is heating up, heat up a small pan to medium heat. Add butter, tapioca flour, and coconut flour to make your rue and whisk together. I find that it helps with the texture to use both flours. Using just coconut flour makes the sauce too gritty and just the tapioca flour makes it too elasticy. But if I had to pick just one, I'd go with the tapioca flour.

Once the rue is well combined, eyeball about a quarter cup of the coconut milk mixture into the rue and whisk together. 

Now, add the rue mixture into the sauce pan of the coconut milk mixture and whisk together. That was a bit of a process, but it will help make your sauce a smooth consistency. 

Add salt, pepper, and red pepper, as well as the fish you’re using and let simmer on medium heat for about 5-7 mins or at least until your fish is fully cooked and stir occasionally.

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SPAGHETTI SQUASH

This is super super simple and there are a ton of recipes out there on how to prepare spaghetti squash. I wanted to put this out there anyway, since I have a pasta sauce recipe on the way. This is also great on lazy days when you have left over spaghetti squash. You can just throw it in a pan with olive oil or coconut oil and garlic. 

PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES          COOK TIME: 45 MINUTES          DIFFICULTY: EASY        SERVES: 2-4

INGREDIENTS

1 SPAGHETTI SQUASH

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 375° F

Slice your squash in half. The long way or hot dog style.

In an oven safe dish, add about 2 inches of water and set the squash slices cut side down. 

Let this sit in the oven for about 30-45 minutes. This will depend on your oven. Mine was closer to the 45 minute mark. Just keep watching it.

Once your squash is tender, remove from oven and let rest until it's cool enough to handle.

Once cool, scrape the meat of the squash with a fork to create your spaghetti.

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FIT FOUR GLOVES | REVIEW

I purchased a pair of these Fit Four gloves several months ago before the Gripper was available. These are now known as the Anti-Ripper, which they have recently come out with a new and improved model. This is a review of the old model. I thought I would put up this review anyway to give you an idea of the product.

I was looking for something that would protect my hands during pull ups so that I'm able to do more without feeling like my palms are about to rip. I came across these gloves online and here are my thoughts:

EFFECTIVENESS

The gloves are advertised as a nearly naked glove that basically only protects the parts of your hands that need it. Since I intended to get these for pull ups, I didn't like them for that purpose. My issue was that when I am hanging from the pull up bar with the gloves on, I find that the silicone grip in the interior pushes my skin up against the bar and causes it to pinch the skin on my palms, which is more uncomfortable than going bare handed.

I ordered a small and I'm not sure that if I went a size down that it would have helped. These do, however, work well with oly lifting. I almost always go bare handed, but I like to use them when snatching because I find that with my hands set up wider, it's more uncomfortable against the knurl of the bar when I'm going bare handed. These gloves also come in handy when your trying to lift an ice cold bar during the cooler months.

QUALITY

As far as the quality goes, they are good. I noticed a few pieces of thread coming loose due to use, but they are still holding up well.

PRICE

Both the Anti-Ripper and the Gripper are priced at $25.95. It's a decent price for the materials used.

FINAL THOUGHTS

These days, I tend to go bare handed with everything. I am still interested in trying out the new model of the Anti-Ripper as well as the Gripper and hope that one of those will work well with pull ups. 

If you'd like to check the glove they have available, click here: Fit Four

* I am not affiliated with Fit Four. The gloves were purchased with my own money.

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WHY YOU SHOULD GO GLUTEN-FREE

Just wanted to share this podcast with you. This might be especially interesting to those of you who suffer from gluten allergies, allergies in general, or those of you looking to lose some weight.

I never fully understood why gluten is a no-no in the paleo diet. I've read some things about Celiac Disease. I felt that if I don't have a sensitivity to gluten, then it's okay for me to consume... which is true, but there's a lot more to it. This answered a lot of my questions and more. It is a conversation between Jillian Michaels and Dr. Katja Van Hurle, MD. 

The segment starts at 12:55.

Towards the end of the podcast, Jillian talks about removing gluten instead of swapping for gluten free foods as away of saving money on groceries. Check out my last blog post: SAVE MONEY ON YOUR GROCERIES! The site I recommend makes it easy to filter through what you're searching for such as vegan, soy free, gluten free, etc.

Hope you find this information helpful!

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CROSSFIT OPEN 2014: ARE YOU PREPARED?

In a few hours, 14.1 will be announced! I would still consider myself fairly new to CrossFit. I started June of last year and thought I wasn't ready to participate in something like the open yet. After a lot of convincing, I thought, why not? I have improved so much since I've started and I definitely would like to know how far I come this time next year. So, I'm not participating in the open to compete because I sure as hell will not make it to regionals. It will be a great experience for any one out there, no matter your strengths or weaknesses. It's all about growing, seeing how far you've come, and seeing how far you will come the following years.

Even though I'm not in it to compete, I still want to perform at my best. I've done some research to calm my nerves a little and I wanted to share what I've come across.

One of which is a podcast by Barbell Shrugged: 

www.barbellshrugged.com

And the other is a list of dos and dont's by WOD Connection: 

10 Dos and Don'ts for the Open 2014

http://www.wodconnection.com

Hope this helps anyone out there participating in the Open and good luck!

- J.

* I am not affiliated with Barbell Shrugged or WOD Connection

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HOT CACAO-NUT

The dollop of coconut milk that's acting as whipped cream is in there somewhere. I was hoping it would float for the picture. Let's just get to the recipe... 

PREP TIME: 3 MINUTE          COOK TIME: 3 MINUTES          DIFFICULTY: EASY          SERVES: 1

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 CUPS COCONUT MILK (beverage)

2 TBSP CACAO POWDER

1 1/2 TBSP COCONUT SUGAR

1/2 TSP VANILLA EXTRACT

1 TSP COCONUT OIL

GARNISH

COCONUT MILK (canned/full-fat & refridgerated)

SHREDDED COCONUT

CACAO POWDER

CINNAMON

DIRECTIONS

Measure coconut milk (beverage) and microwave for 2.5 - 3 mins. You can also heat this up on the stove top, but the microwave is much quicker.

Once the coconut milk has completed heating, add the cacao powder, coconut sugar, vanilla extract, coconut oil, and mix well. I used an Aero Latte. It made it easier to combine the ingredients and also gave it a smooth texture. 

Garnish with a dollop of the refrigerated full-fat coconut milk, cinnamon, cacao powder, and shredded coconut. The coconut milk adds some delicious richness to the drink. 

Hope you like it!

- J.

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SAVE MONEY ON YOUR GROCERIES!

Going paleo is expensive! Whether you’re new to paleo or not, groceries can be hard to keep up with. What I love about the paleo diet is that it’s clean. But it’s funny how those pure, simple foods can cost so much more than processed, bleached, and chemically enhanced foods. I wanted to share with my readers a website where you can find a variety foods that suit the paleo lifestyle or whatever healthy lifestyle. I purchase whatever I can at Vitacost because I save more doing so. You’ll be sure to find a coupon code or they’ll have a deal built in, whether it be buy one get one or a sale on the particular item or brand.

Below is my referral link. If you sign up with Vitacost through this link, you will get $10 off any purchase of $30 or more.

https://www.vitacostrewards.com/jm19KNS

I receive $10 credit for every person I refer as part of their rewards program. The rewards program is available to anyone that holds an account with their site, so you too could receive credit through referrals. I am not being sponsored by the company to mention their site. This is a site that I truly love and continuously purchase from. I hope this helps you with your grocery needs!

- J.

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PUMPKIN PIE SPICE MICROWAVE MUG MUFFIN

So I implied I was working of a microwave mug cake on IG and Twitter but I thought it would be more appropriate to call this a muffin. It has the same bread-y texture as a muffin and it's not as sweet as a cake. 

PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES          COOK TIME: 2 MINUTES          DIFFICULTY: EASY          SERVES: 1

INGREDIENTS:

1/3 C ALMOND FLOUR

1 TBSP CRUSHED WALNUTS 

1/2 TBSP COCONUT SUGAR

1 TSP FLAX SEEDS

1 TSP PUMPKIN PIE SPICE

1 TSP COCONUT OIL

1/8 TSP BAKING POWDER

1/8 TSP SALT

1 EGG

1 TBSP COCONUT MILK OR ALMOND MILK

DIRECTIONS:

Combine all ingredients in a microwave safe mug and mix well! Especially if the coconut oil isn't completely liquid.

Microwave for 2 minutes.

Enjoy ;)

- J.

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ROASTED GARLIC MASHED CARROTS

I know what you're thinking, that looks like baby food... it does. But it's soooo good and simple to make.

PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES          COOK TIME: 25 MINUTES          DIFFICULTY: EASY          SERVES: 4

INGREDIENTS

5 - 6 CARROTS

2 TSP BUTTER (I used Earth Balance Natural Buttery Spread)

2 TBSP ALMOND MILK OR COCONUT MILK BEVERAGE (not from the can)

1 BULB OF GARLIC

1 TBSP OLIVE OIL (or any type of oil you prefer)

SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE

DIRECTIONS

Bring a pot of water to a boil.

Prepare the carrots. Peeling them is optional. Chop off both of the ends, then cut them in half and place in pot full of boiling water. The water should hit just above the carrots.

Boil the carrots for about 25 minutes or until soft. Just like making mashed potatoes.

Prepare the garlic by chopping off the top of the bulb. Drizzle with olive oil over foil and wrap. Place in a 400°F oven for 20 minutes.

Place carrots and oven roasted peeled garlic in a food processor. Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper.

Blend the until the mixture is well... like baby food. 

Give it a taste and add more salt or more pepper as desired.

Enjoy :)

- J.