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Vegan Life in Sarasota, FL
Vegan goes mainstream.
I’m always willing to try the latest food craze, and my interest was on high alert when I met Chantal; a petite woman with a T-shirt proudly displaying VEGAN on the front. (She made it.) We made plans to meet for lunch at a later date where I would pick her brain about being a vegan. Recently, I’m just getting away from the Keto diet; a very meat and dairy based diet, and to tell you the truth, it was really against my grain to eat all the animal products. A vegan diet was something that sounded more like my style. Tip! Watch the movie Forks Over Knives available on Netflix.
Vegan VS. Vegetarian
The most asked question when I say VEGAN is what is the difference between a vegan and a vegetarian? Vegetarians will not eat meat but will consume animal products such as dairy. Vegans will not eat any animal products and some go so far as to not eat anything that has a connection to animals. For example, honey.
On a beautiful day in July, I met with Chantal at Simon’s Restaurant in Sarasota, FL. Hesitant at first to go to Simon’s because of an unpleasant experience I had around 10 years ago, I decided to give them another try after Chantal suggested it is a good spot for a vegan meal.Glad I did.
Simon’s is located in a unimpressive strip mall, but once inside we found a very inviting atmosphere of cafe tables and a friendly wait staff. Here is a picture of the menu board with interesting looking choices.
We ordered an Indian vegan dish, and I began my interview. Chantal said she came from a typical middle class family where dinner was served at the kitchen table each night. Meat, starch, and vegetables. Only on special occasions would they have dessert, and snacks like potato chips were rarely found in the house. Sounds like how most baby boomers grew up, The standard American diet. (However, Chantal grew up in the suburbs of Montreal. She is an anglophone, by the way.)
Let me describe Chantal. A charming woman with a shocking strip of white in her brown hair. Obviously in great physical shape and perfectly thin. I’d have to admit the vegan lifestyle looks good on her.
She said the transition to becoming a full-fledged vegan was gradual. A dying aunt told her to be careful of her health, and that inspired Chantal to slowly become a vegetarian before becoming a vegan. She admits that she ate a lot of carbs and not good carbs during this period. I also admitted that years ago I was a junk-food vegetarian. And I thought I was doing good as long as I didn’t eat meat. Wrong!
There are 3 different kinds of vegans:
- Dietary vegan: Person for health reasons only.
- Ethical vegan: A person who doesn’t want to eat animal products because they believe in the ethical treatment of animals.
- Environmental vegan: People who believes that mass producing animals and animal products is not good for the environment.
Chantal stressed that she likes to use whole foods as much as possible and stays away from processed foods not even using oils in cooking because they are processed. I asked her what she uses instead of oil for let’s say frying. Water!
Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals.[b] A follower of the diet or the philosophy is known as a vegan.[c] Distinctions may be made between several categories of veganism. Dietary vegans (also known as strict vegetarians) refrain from consuming animal products, not only meat but also eggs, dairy products and other animal-derived substances.[d] The term ethical vegan is often applied to those who not only follow a vegan diet but extend the philosophy into other areas of their lives, and oppose the use of animals for any purpose.[e] Another term is environmental veganism, which refers to the avoidance of animal products on the premise that the industrial farming of animals is environmentally damaging and unsustainable.(Source. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veganism)
Totally intrigued, I decided to go all in to the vegan diet giving up all dairy and meat. This prompted a visit to the library where I found many vegan cookbooks. One of my favorite is OH SHE GLOWS cookbook.
Chantal’s typical day
Breakfast (around 10:00 after working out in her home)
Steel Cut Oatmeal with cinnamon and sliced apples or a smoothie made with spinach, kale, wheat grass, fruit. Right now in Florida mangoes are in season, so she is using a lot of mangoes.
No lunch
Around 2:00 she will have a snack of carrot strips and homemade hummus. Her hummus recipe is:
Canned chick peas
Water
Tahini
Garlic and lemon juice
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Dinner around 5:00 – 6:00
Sweet Potato Red Lentil Dahl over brown rice, is a typical dinner she makes for her husband and herself.
- 1 cup Kale, chopped.
- 1 cup Red split lentils.
- 3 cups 2 medium Sweet potatoes, diced small.
- 8 Tomatoes, sun-dried or medium sized.
- 1 Onion.
- 4 cloves Garlic, chopped.
- 1″ Ginger, peeled and chopped.
- 1 tsp Garam masala.
- Brown Rice
Kale and sweet potato dahl a great quick and tasty dish that can be made in an InstaPot it cooks a few minutes but it can be made in a normal pan. Chantal asked me if I had an InstaPot? No, I don’t because I don’t want another gadget in my kitchen. She said, “Oh you have to get one.”
She admitted that she has a sweet tooth. Fruit is a nice dessert or she has a couple of vegan desserts up her sleeve.
Vegan Brownies
Made with…
Sweet potatoes
Cacao powder
Coconut sugar
Dates
Almond butter
Vanilla
Baking soda
Sweet Potato Brownies
- 3/4 cup mashed sweet potato (1 large)
- 1 cup unsalted almond butter stirred well
- 1/4 cup pureed dates
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/3 cup almond flour
- 4 tablespoons cacao power
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Instructions
Sweet Potato Brownies
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
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Cook the sweet potato in the microwave on the appropriate setting until well cooked and mashes well with a fork. Place 3/4 cup of the mashed sweet potato in a large bowl, followed by the almond butter and dates. Whisk to combine.
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Add the coconut sugar, almond flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda. Using an electric mixer, or by hand, mix until evenly combined and incorporated. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
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Transfer batter (it will be thick) to the prepared pan. Using a spatula or your hands, spread and pat the batter into an even layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out mostly clean. (24-25 minutes is about perfect for my oven.)
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Allow brownies to cool in pan on wire rack.
IMPOSSIBLE COOKIES
Mashed bananas
Almond milk
Dates mashed
Oat Flour
Oats
Cacao powder
Salt
Baking soda
Directions:
Mix all ingredients together (Chantal doesn’t have exact amounts and does it by eye.) Press a mound about a jar lid size on parchment paper lined cookie sheet and spread almond butter on top. Bake in a 350 oven for 10 minutes. Sounds yummy!
As far as what she drinks during the day, she came in with her own water bottle, glass of course. She likes to start the day with orange juice…shockingly, not fresh squeezed. Or green tea. And water throughout the day.
I roughly calculated the total calories she consumes around 1000. Practically starvation for the majority of the American population who eat sausage bagels for breakfast, subs sandwiches for lunch with a bag of chips, and pepperoni pizza for dinner with Ben and Jerry’s ice cream for dessert all in front of the TV. Chantal calls this recreational eating.
Her tips: DON’T EAT FOR RECREATION!
- Don’t eat in front of the TV.
- Mindfully eat at the dinner table.
- Stop the distractions while you are eating.
- Eat until you are 80% full. (It’s called “hara hachi bu”. It means, eat until you are 80 percent full.
Chantal believes in Hormesis – stressing your body for anti-aging.
One of the areas where the concept of hormesis has been explored extensively with respect to its applicability is aging.[13][14] Since the basic survival capacity of any biological system depends on its homeostatic ability, biogerontologists proposed that exposing cells and organisms to mild stress should result in the adaptive or hormetic response with various biological benefits. This idea has now gathered a large body of supportive evidence showing that repetitive mild stress exposure has anti-aging effects.[15][16] Exercise is a paradigm for hormesis in this respect.[16] Some of the mild stresses used for such studies on the application of hormesis in aging research and interventions are heat shock, irradiation, prooxidants, hypergravityand food restriction.[15][16][17] Some other natural and synthetic molecules, such as celastrols from medicinal herbs and curcumin from the spice turmeric have also been found to have hormetic beneficial effects.[18] Such compounds which bring about their health beneficial effects by stimulating or by modulating stress response pathways in cells have been termed “hormetins”.[15] Hormetic interventions have also been proposed at the clinical level,[19] with a variety of stimuli, challenges and stressful actions, that aim to increase the dynamical complexity of the biological systems in humans.
She says by me stressing my body out by play 2 hours of pickleball in the hot Florida weather is good for the hormesis principle. Good to know!
Okay, I am off to a good start and I wanted more information. I went to a couple of vegan restaurants in Sarasota. Both were good and I like that there are choices in Sarasota for vegans.
I started talking to other people about a vegan diet and found out my friend Margie who I have shared many a steak dinner with is primarily a vegan now. What! The earth stopped spinning…hell was frozen over. She gave me a few tips about vegan replacement food she uses for “hamburger” and “sausage.” I found the frozen vegan food section at Publix and picked up Italian sausage patties. I thought they would go great with the pasta and sauce I was making for dinner.
This is where it gets tricky for me. I have an autoimmune disease and do not eat gluten, and will make pasta for my husband and mother, but will just have the sauce over zucchini noodles. I will also not have bread and now that I was facing a vegan diet, I would be cutting out more items to eat. I turned to eating more fruits and juicing fruits and veggies…of course organic.
Here is a list of my favorite juicers:
- Brevville 700 Watt Juice Extractor+
- Aicok Slow Masticating Juicer Extractor Easy to Clean, Quiet Motor
- Breville BJE830BSS1BUS1 Juice Fountain Cold XL, Brushed Stainless Steel Centrifugal Juicer
- Omega NC900HDC Juicer Extractor and Nutrition Center Creates Fruit Vegetable and Wheatgrass Juice Quiet Motor Slow Masticating
I recommend the movie Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead by Joe Cross for juicing inspiration. Here is the link to Joe’s website. LINK
(Joe Cross, if you are reading this…I love ya!)
Everyone thought the vegan Italian sausage tasted like the real thing, and I would most likely serve this again, but this was really processed food and I don’t want to resort to processed foods.
I found many cookbooks on vegan recipes with mouth-watering looking pictures but yikes, so complicated. I liked the simpleness of the Keto diet of throwing a steak on the grill and serving that along side a baked potato with butter and sour cream with a toss salad. More research is needed. On to YouTube.
There were many vegan YouTubers One man made baked sweet potatoes, rice, sauteed veggies, chick peas, raw veggies, etc. for the entire week and stored daily portions in plastic containers. I watched another person try going vegan for 30 days. At the end he proclaimed that he didn’t miss meat products but found it hard to eat enough calories during the day. That’s true. It would be hard to find an overweight vegan.
Here is a good Youtube video. The recipe is for Coconut Curry Chickpeas with Rice, And I made it! Delicious!. https://youtu.be/Msk8lc6KQg0
Curry chickpea coconut vegan recipe made by Terry Ryan
People always ask…If I go vegetarian/vegan how am I going to get my protein?
Ugh! The same old assumption that if a human doesn’t eat animal protein that they are going to shrivel up and die or something. The beef and dairy industry have done a fantastic job of brainwashing us using millions of dollars in advertisement that we absolutely need animal protein. No we don’t. The largest animals in the animal kingdom are vegetarians. Elephants. Silver-backed apes. Cows. Horses.
And plants have plant proteins. Yes, humans can live a very healthy and athletic life on plant proteins. Spinach has 5 grams of protein in 1 cup. Lentils (1 cup) has 18 grams. A person needs only 40 grams per day and that is debatable..
What about Vitamin B12?
If by consuming animal products are only way of getting the daily dose of B12, then maybe humans are supposed to be meat eaters? But then I found this info. Many, many years ago, humans ate a plant based diet. They forged daily for berries and root vegetables that they did not wash with chlorinated water before eating. The soil or microorganisms that clung to the food contained B12. Now B12 is lacking in the vegan diet because of poor soil and strenuous washing of our food before consuming, for good reason! Okay, B12 is an inexpensive supplement to purchase. Order yours here through AMAZON.
Beauty of Sprouts in Sarasota, FL
What to expect to happen to your body when you begin eating a plant-based diet
- You may lose weight.You’ll reduce inflammation in your body. If
you are eating meat, cheese, and highly
processed foods, chances are you have
elevated levels of inflammation in your body.
While short-term inflammation (such as after
an injury) is normal and necessary,
inflammation that lasts for months or years is
not. Chronic inflammation has been linked to
the development of atherosclerosis, heart
attacks, strokes, diabetes, and autoimmune
diseases, among other conditions.Studies consistently show that when people
go plant-based, their blood cholesterol levels
drop by up to 35 %. In many cases, the
decrease is equal to that seen with drug
therapy—with many positive side effects.Cravings change after two weeks because
your taste buds change.You may feel gassy and bloated.You may have more energy.
You might avoid blood sugar spikes and
crashes that impact your energy level.Your skin may glow and pesky skin issues
clear up. (sOURCE: https://www.mamasezz.com/pages/ultimate-little-guide-to-plant-based-eating)
Is going vegan easy. Heck NO! I have to say that it is a challenge and I wish anyone going down this dietary road the best of luck. In the meanwhile, I was militant about sticking to the diet in the beginning but I really found it close to impossible. Harder than eliminating sugar! Now, I’m trying to be as close to vegan as possible without driving myself crazy and occasionally having dairy.
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The ladies at Beauty of Sprouts in Sarasota, FL, my favorite vegan restaurant. I’m the one in the tie-dyed shirt.
Thanks for reading,
Terry Ryan
How French Women Stay Slim by Terry Ryan
How do French Women stay thinner than American women?
What you see on TV is a typical example of a French woman that primarily lives in Paris. Paris is the largest city in France and is the capital. It is a mere 40 square miles with a population around 2.5 million. What do French women do better than American women?
French women are taught at an early age good eating habits
French have better eating habits and are taught at an early age.They say that good eating habits that are taught between age 0-7 will stay with you for the rest of your life.Think of that the next time you serve your daughter a bowlful of sugary cereal In my house growing up, we never had a big bag of chips to munch on between meals, or soda in the refrigerator. Therefore, I never crave chips and soda.
They eat many more servings of fruits and vegetables per day
French women go grocery shopping every 2 to 3 days. Their vegetables and fruit are always fresh. Women shoot for 8 – 10 servings per day of FRESH veggies and fruit and never out of can. Local beef and poultry are at almost every meal but in small amounts.
They never eat processed foods
Everything is made from scratch at home. Most homes do not even have a microwave because there is no need to own one. They like to carefully and consciously prepare their meals.
When did gluttony become the norm?
Conscious eating
French people believe in taking in all the nuances of their food as they eat. They are careful about the quality of the food, the way it is presented, and make sure they have multiple colors on the plate. Time is taken to appreciate the essence, the aromas, and they concentrate on what they are tasting.
French women eat slowly
Each forkful is eating slowly and deliberately. What are they tasting? Is that a touch of nutmeg? French women eat slower than Americans. They believe that helps with digestion, and they fill up faster.
They never overeat
How many times do you eat until you can’t take another bite? French women stop eating before they feel stuffed! Since when did gluttony become popular? I know a lot of people who do not stop eating until—-they hate themselves. Leave a little on your plate.
French women do not snack
So snacking has become a sport in America. The snack food aisle is filled with unhealthy snacks. The whole notion of snacking between meals is not done in France. They eat 3 meals, lunch is the largest. They take time to eat at lunch, and usually will devote an hour to the meal. If a French woman is at work, she will go to a quiet space and eat the healthy meal she brought. They seldom eat out, preferring to eat the food they prepare themselves.
They do NOT drink wine everyday
Sorry to burst that bubble. They only drink wine on occasion no matter what the wine industry tries to tell you. Their preferred drink is water. They do start the day off with a cup of black coffee.
They avoid GMO’s
Anything that has GMO they will not touch. Monsanto is not doing well in France. Here in America we think to ourselves…hey, if the government says it’s okay, it must be, right? Nooooo. It’s all about $$$$$$. GMO’s are bad! Stick to pure, unadulterated foods. Go to your local organic farmer’s market.
They are however stressed out
Surprise! If you think that they are taking siestas in the afternoon, working 4 hour work days, and that is why they can linger on meals take the time to prepare. That is not true. They work 10 hour work days and have long commutes, Jobs are scarce and competitions for jobs intense. So, they are very stressed out. However, they value their health enough to take the time to eat quality food.
They walk everywhere
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While with the long work days, they do not have enough time to go to a gym, but they walk everywhere. They use stairs, (no escalators) and run to catch trains and subways. A French woman seldom takes a taxis as they are too expensive. Bikes are not used because the streets are so tight that there is no room to ride.
I can relate. As a suburbanite, I drive everywhere. However, the 2 years I lived on Michigan Ave in Chicago, I walked everywhere. It was easier to walk and cheaper than taking a taxi. We had a car that was parked in the basement in the building, and you had to plan ahead to request your car to be brought up to ground level by elevator, I kid you not. Plus, tipping the garage people was important. The less you tipped the longer it took to get your car. Yes, walking was easier.
Kitchens are not the center of the house
How many people in America watch TV within eyesight of the refrigerator? Many, right. With the open concept and family rooms actually a part of the kitchen, food is always front and center. In France, the kitchens are located away from the living rooms. . In America it is so easy to look over and open the pantry to see what snacks are in there. French women don’t have junk food in the kitchen to tempt them. Maybe if architects start designing homes where the kitchen is not the main event, there would less temptation to eat.
They DON’T eat a lot of sweets
I know, I know. Every time you see a tourism commercial for Paris there is a delicious looking bakery with loads of pastries. Or candy counters with OMG yummy handmade chocolates. Be still my heart. Yet another bubble to burst here. French women do not eat a lot of sweets. No, they are smarter than that. I know, you thought they had a free-pass on sweets just because they are French. Sorry, that is not how it is. Those pastries must only be for the tourists.
They eat on a table
How many times of you come home from a hard day of work…an exhausting day of work…when you nuke a frozen food in the microwave and sit down in on the couch to watch the TV. No…NO! Take some time to unwind,and turn off the TV; grill a little chicken, salad on the side, and sit down at a table where you slowly savor your delicious meal. French women will not give up their peaceful and slowly eaten meals. It’s a must. Put yourself and your family first. As I was writing this blog, my hubby was discussing a stressful subject with me, and I stopped him as my stomach started to knot up. I said. “Can we discuss this later?”
If you and your family are too busy with a hectic schedule, you are too busy. Take off some items on the schedule. Place food shopping, preparing, and dining a priority. Have your children participate in this. They need to learn the basics of choosing healthy foods, how to prepare a meal, and proper dining conversation. Turn off the TV and phones.
They eat small portions
French women and men eat small portions. You will not see large plates overloaded with food as if it was Thanksgiving Day. It is all about quality and not quantity.
They love their homemade vegetable soup
That’s a fact. They like to eat homemade vegetable soup. They will eat it everyday. With lunch being the largest meal, dinner is a bowl of vegetable soup with some homemade bread. Yes, they eat bread but it is not like American bread. Less chemicals and GMO in France.
Summary
- Don’t eat processed foods
- Savor what you are eating
- Eat at a table
- Stay out of the kitchen
- Don’t eat until you are stuffed
- Smell, look, taste
- Stay away from GMOs
- Limit alcohol and sweets
- Teach your children healthy eating habits
- Small portions
Remember, you deserve the best!
Thank you for reading,
Terry Ryan
Terry Ryan
Researcher, blogger, pickleball addict, owned by 2 chihuahuas, hero in my husband’s eyes.
Summer Corn Salad by Terry Ryan
This is a easy and tasty summer salad.
Summer Corn Salad Recipe
1 Can of Corn (no added sugar)
2 Seedless English cucumbers
1 Pint of cherry tomatoes
1 Lime
1/4 Cup of Olive Oil
3 Leaves of fresh basil
2 Ounces of feta cheese
3 Tablespoons of Newman’s Italian dressing
Drain the can of corn and put in bowl with sliced cucumbers, halved tomatoes, and feta cheese. Add lime juice, olive oil and Italian dressing. Slice basil into thin slices and mix into salad.
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Note: My guests loved it but I thought it could have used a tablespoon of honey and chopped fresh avocado. Next time I may add these touches.
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Here’s the story. I have a house guest that has been staying with us for a few weeks. She was transferred for work to Tampa, about an hour from my house, so she is staying with us while her husband sells their northern home and moves down.
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I want to point out that it was my guest that texted me this recipe late at night from her bedroom to mine. Hmmm.. I take that as a hint. She wants me to make this recipe. Okay, I’m game. And what a wonderful dish and EASY recipe. Great dish to bring to potlucks!
Here’s a GREAT summer read!
Some summers will stay with you forever…
Callie Weaver and best friend Olivia Dixon have finally done it: put their life savings into the beach house they admired through childhood summers, on the dazzling white sand of North Carolina’s Outer Banks. They’re going to buff the salt from its windows, paint its sun-bleached sidings, and open it as a bed and breakfast.
Callie’s too busy to think about her love life, but when she catches the attention of local heartthrob Luke Sullivan, his blue eyes and easy smile make it hard to say no. He’s heir to his father’s property empire, and the papers say he’s just another playboy, but as they laugh in the ocean waves, Callie realizes there’s more to this man than money and good looks.
Just when true happiness seems within reach, Callie and Olivia find a diary full of secrets… secrets that stretch across the island, and have the power to turn lives upside down. As Callie reads, she unravels a mystery that makes her heart drop through the floor.
Will Callie and Luke be pulled apart by the storm it unleashes, or can true love save them?
The Summer House is an absolutely gorgeous, heart-warming summer romance, about the importance of family, not keeping secrets, and learning how to open your heart.
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‘Absolutely fantastic, I loved this book and will definitely be remembering and revisiting it in future. Jenny Hale is a supremely accomplished and highly talented author. I can’t wait to read more from her!’ Splashes into Books
‘A perfect romance read. Full of tension and heart-wrenching feelings … Oh I really did enjoy it … One to lift my mood and put a smile on my face and warmth in my heart … Full of charismatic characters, family love and bonds, honesty, small town loveliness and soul mates. Reading perfection!’ 5/5 Pajama Book Girl
‘This book is the epitome of everything I love about reading, about fiction and about romance. It was heart-warming, touching, upsetting, endearing, beautiful and one hundred other adjectives I could reel off… It’s an absolute must-read for any romance fan.’ Paris Baker’s Book Nook
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I Minute Chocolate Mug Cake with Almond Flour
1 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake Made With Almond Flour
Serving for 4
1 Cup of Almond Flour
8 Tablespoons of cocoa powder
6 Packets of Stevia
1 Tablespoon of maple syrup
2 Tablespoons of coconut oil
1 Tablespoon of vanilla extract (use the real McCoy…not flavored)
4 Eggs
1 Tablespoon of baking powder
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Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Don’t over stir. I noticed my mix was a little dry so I added a tablespoon of cream. Depends on your preference. I wanted the cakes to be gooey.
Dogs getting a lick of whipped cream
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Spoon batter evenly into 4 separate mugs. Microwave each separately for only 1 minute. Turn mug upside down on plate. They pop out easily. I topped mine with homemade whipped cream (recipe below) and raspberries. The dinner guests ohhhhhed and ahhhhed.
Note: When I looked up this recipe online, their were many, many versions and all were recipes for serving of 1. One doesn’t happen at my house. There are always a few faces at the dinner table. So, I simply quadrupled the recipe. Can you use white flour instead of the almond flour? Sure.
Can you substitute white sugar for Stevia? Yes. I was trying to make this cake on the “healthy” side.
Mom said she wanted extra whipped cream
Whipped Cream Recipe
1 Pint Container of Organic Cream
2 Tablespoons of maple syrup
1 Teaspoon of vanilla extract
Mix together in a bowl. I use a hand mixer to fluff the cream into peaks. Serve a dollop on top of the 1 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake. Yum!
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Phase 1
Foundational Flow
This phase is called the foundational flow because that is exactly what we will be building: A solid Yoga Foundation. The first four weeks are designed to teach you the foundation of a strong yoga practice and of course, start to shape long, lean muscles while having fun! Both beginners and advanced yoga students can and will benefit from this unique set of sequences. You will learn how to execute proper form and build a strong “mind-body” connection so you can call on the muscles you need once we move into the more challenging videos. This initial foundation is the key to progressing through the next two phases safely and effectively.
Phase 2
Transitional Flow
Phase 2 is dedicated to teaching you how to combine the moves we’ve learned in Phase 1 into a smooth flow that will allow you to burn more calories and get that heart rate up! By now you will be more comfortable with our basic moves, so let’s mix it up and keep your body guessing to force it to adapt and change for the better!! Each video in this phase focuses on large muscles groups. The 3 workout videos are: Upper body, Lower Body, and Core. We will work on our transitions from one pose to the next. Learning how to link poses together feels really good, and allows you to focus on the present moment rather than giving the mind time to wander…it’s like a moving meditation!
Phase 3
Mastery Flow
Get ready to kick it up a notch ladies! It’s time to combine all that we have learned from the past 2 Phases into a scorching hot sequence that will fire up your metabolism and transform your body in ways you may have never imagined possible with yoga!
The layout of each video is slightly different than the previous videos. There is more repetition of each pose to really encourage the desired muscle to fatigue. Also, you will be guided through a combination of upper and lower body compound movements. These are designed to get the most done in the shortest amount of time, and the muscles we are going to target will help give your body that sexy hourglass shape.
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