The Fancy Sprout

Hi Friends! My name is Kristin. I created this site to show everyone that clean living is simple and once you adapt a healthy lifestyle, losing weight and feeling great come naturally! I've been going back and forth, from vegan to vegetarian for about 16 years now. I thought I was the healthiest person alive, since I refrained from eating animal products. Little did I know, I was destroying myself. I knew nothing about nutrition, vitamins, etc. I basically lived off of french fries, pizza, cheese subs, nachos and a TON of artificial meat to replace the protein I was missing out on. There was even a time, back when I was in high school, where I strictly lived off of bread and condiments. I was absolutely clueless about the nutrients I was missing out on. In 2009, I began feeling fatigued, cloudy-headed and hopeless. I needed something new. I started reading numerous books on health and veganism and I signed up for nutrition school. It changed my life. I started experimenting in the kitchen, cooking things I never thought I'd cook. To be completely honest, about two years ago, I barely knew the difference between a cucumber and zucchini! Also, I nearly burned the house down a couple times, but I took it in as a learning experience! I'm working my way to becoming a better cook, one burnt meal (and chopped finger) at a time! As I started to get more involved with cooking and experimenting, I was excited that I didn't have to rely on take-out, and that I was able to create even better meals in the comfort of my own home! I actually dislike eating out at restaurants now. I'd much rather cook! Not only that, but I felt my life turn around completely. I lost weight, my skin cleared up, my hair grew faster and felt healthier, I could focus better and I finally had the energy I needed for fitness and training for triathlons! Never did I think I'd be a triathlete! I'm so grateful to be on this journey, and happy to learn something useful everyday of my existence. It brings me such pleasure to share my knowledge with anyone who's interested in learning. I'm far from a chef. I teach myself everything about cooking. It's become such a passion of mine, that I daydream about meal ideas while I'm at work. All day! My main focus is to create recipes that are simple, yet nutrient-packed! I love simplicity and I love feeling healthy. If you're with me on this, you're headed in the right direction! I received my training as a Health Coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. During my training, I studied over 100 dietary theories, practical lifestyle management techniques, and innovative coaching methods with some of the world’s top health and wellness experts. My education has equipped me with extensive knowledge in holistic nutrition, health coaching, and preventive health. Drawing on these skills and my knowledge of different dietary theories, I work with clients to help them make lifestyle changes that produce real and lasting results. Most approaches to nutrition dwell on calories, carbs, fats, proteins. Instead of creating lists of restrictions and good and bad foods, I coach my clients to create a happy, healthy life in a way that is flexible, fun and free of denial and discipline. No one diet works for everyone. Even though I eat a mainly vegan diet, I know this isn't the lifestyle for everyone. As we work together, I will guide you to find the food and lifestyle choices that best support you. I will also help you to make gradual, lifelong changes that enable you to reach your health goals. As a client of my health coaching program, you will… -set and accomplish goals in a way that is empowering and exciting -work to achieve and maintain your ideal weight -understand and reduce your cravings -increase your energy levels -feel great -learn about new foods and how you can easily incorporate them Your three month program includes... -two 50-minute sessions per month -e-mail & text support between sessions -grocery store tour -recipes that are healthy and simple to prepare -coaching and support to help you make the dietary and lifestyle changes you want -simple but informative handouts that will increase your nutrition knowledge -my personal commitment to your health and success To decide if health coaching is right for you, come see me for a free consultation. During this session, we will discuss your health and lifestyle to determine how I can support you in achieving your goals. Contact me today at [email protected] or call my cell [phone] to schedule your free initial consultation! Namaste, Kristin Louise

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Taste the rainbow! #vegan

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Raw Kelp Noodle Pad Thai - In a blender, mix: 3 tbsp tahini 2 tbsp Nama Shoyu (or tamari) 3-4 dried apricots 1 tsp Thai green curry powder 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup water Pour mixture over raw kelp noodles and add chopped greens, julienned carrots and bell peppers. Top it off with lime juice, crushed (sprouted) pumpkin seeds and hot sauce, if you like spice! I want to apologize to everyone for slacking big time on my blog posts! I've been so preoccupied with my hair salon and obviously being a mommy! They both take up a lot of my time! I have lots of new ideas that I'd love to share with y'all. I also wanted to start adding bits and pieces of my decorating and mommy life. Coming soon, my friends! Peace and love, -Kristin

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Raw "tuna" sandwiches! In a blender, mix: -1 cup soaked sunflower seeds -1 apple -1 tsp lemon juice -1/4 a small onion - 1 tbsp wakame (dried seaweed) After blending, add 1/2 cup cooked quinoa and hot sauce if you like spice! Enjoy alone, on a wrap, in a salad or make cutie sandwiches like I did using cucumbers and tomatoes! Ps. My 9 month old LOVES this!

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Tis the season for raw applesauce! Recipe coming very soon!! Xo

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Apple Pie Oatmeal Bake- recipe coming soon!

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I recently discovered my love for baba ganoush. To be honest, I wasn't quite sure of what it even was! Learn something new everyday! Here's how I made mine- 1 eggplant, baked juice of 1 lemon 3 garlic cloves 1 cup chickpeas 1/2 cup olive oil 3 tbsp tahini small handful of fresh parsley couple pinches of sea salt or kelp scrape out the insides of your eggplant and add it to the rest of your ingredients in a blender. Mix till smooth. Tastes best when chilled a bit and add chili powder or hot pepper flakes to spice it up!

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“As far as eating is concerned, humans are the most stupid animals on the planet. We kill billions of wild animals to protect the animals that we eat. We are destroying our environment to feed the animals that we eat. We spend more time, money and resources fattening up the animals that we eat, than we do feeding humans who are dying of hunger. The greatest irony of this is that after all the expenses of raising these animals, we eat them; and they kill us slowly… And rather than recognize this madness, we torture and murder millions of other animals to find cure to diseases caused by eating animals in the first place.” -Mike Anderson

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My new favorite smoothie.

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When your kitchen countertop hands you soaked cashews, make raw cashew yogurt! 1/2 cup soaked cashews | 1 tbsp maple syrup | 1/2 tsp coconut oil | water as needed Blend in food processor, then refrigerate till cool. Add hemp seeds, flax seeds, fresh fruit, etc.! PS- I have lots of emails to catch up on, so if you emailed me, thank you so much for your patience! I will get to you soon. Xoxo

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I've been really into making ice pops these days! They're the absolute PERFECT treat! Pop of the week- Strawberry Pineapple Blueberry Purée each fruit individually using a food processor or blender. Add liquid such as green tea, non-dairy milk, carrot juice etc. to make purée smoother, but not too much or it'll be too runny to stay separated! Freeze and enjoy!

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Creamy Sweet Potato Soup - In a blender, mix: -3 (baked and peeled) sweet potatoes -2 cups original hemp milk -1 cup water -3/4 tsp fresh ginger In a pot, heat: -2 minced garlic cloves -2 tbsp olive oil -juice of 1/2 lemon -pinch or two of cayenne -pinch of sea salt -1/2 tsp kelp seasoning Once your sweet potato blend is smooth, add mixture into pot and cook on low for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. When done, top with some gluten-free, vegan crackers and avocado! Warning: This soup is bowl-licking delicious. :)

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Antioxidant Pops! Fill ice pop molds 1/2 way with cooled green tea, then fill the rest with fresh, organic blueberries, strawberries and bananas until mold is full. Freeze for a few hours or overnight and you'll have yourself a healthy, refreshing snack!

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Coconut Ice Pops - 1 can organic, light coconut milk 3 bananas 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp hemp seeds 1/2 cup almonds Mix all ingredients in a blender and pour into ice pop molds. When all frozen and ready, wet your pops with water and dip in toasted coconut flakes! Mmm! Delish!

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Kale-Pesto Spaghetti Squash- For the pesto- 1 handful of baby kale | 10-12 fresh basil leaves | 1 garlic clove | 1/2 cup olive oil | juice of 1/2 lemon | 1/4 tsp kelp seasoning | pinch of sea salt mix all ingredients in a food processor and enjoy over spaghetti squash, grilled veggies, on crackers, pasta.. The possibilities are endless!

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When does your cookbook launch and what will be the price. Btw I love following you on IG. Your meals are such an inspiration to me.

Hi! I'm not sure what the process is after I'm done creating my cookbook. It may take a couple of months, but I'm going to shoot for January 2014. I know that seems like forever away, but I promise it'll be worth the wait! The cost should probably be around $15-$20. Thank you for following!

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Pasta Fagioli - Full recipe will be in my cookbook, but here are the ingredients I worked with: Brown rice pasta Cannellini beans Marinara sauce Low sodium vegetable broth Celery Kale Onions Garlic Himalayan salt Kelp seasoning Olive oil