n order to lose weight we were told to move more and eat less. So we all starved ourselves and slaved over our treadmills and bikes. Some of us lost weight, some of us got skinny fat and for others of us...it didn't do a damn bit of good. Frustrated, we returned to our old eating patterns and remained dissatisfied with our bodies. Research is showing that it isn't how much, but what type of food we are eating. Foods that promote hormonal balance allow our bodies to release

1. Heals and Seals your gut: The gelatin in the broth is hydrophilic which attracts digestive juices that aid in digestion 2. Decreases Joint Pain and Joint inflammation: Glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate 3. Fights Inflammation: High levels of amino acids like glycine and arginine have an anti-inflammatory effects. 4. Promotes Healthy Bones: Broth has high levels of magnesium and calcium, the building blocks of bone. 5. Inhibits Infection: The research shows that chicken

Ingredients: Lean ground Turkey Diced onion Diced celery Any other diced veggie I can diced tomatoes 1 can corn 1 can mushrooms 1 can dark red kidney beans 1 can of beans your choice Add all to crockpot Chili powder Cumin Black pepper Directions: 1. Sauté onion and veggies in pan with tsp coconut oil. 2. Remove from pan cook turkey. This takes about 10-12 min only. 3. Add to crockpot: diced tomatoes, corn, mushrooms, dark red kidney beans, beans your choice. 4. Add to crockpo

Pesto Ingredients: 2 cups basil leaves 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup pine nuts 3 class cloves garlic Salt and pepper to taste 1/2cup olive oil Blend in food processor Salmon Ingredients: 4 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets 1 lb (medium/thin) asparagus, tough ends trimmed 3 tsp olive oil, divided Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 Tbsp pesto, homemade or store-bought (half of the homemade recipe will be enough) 4 tsp fresh lemon juice 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved Direction

Repeat this recipe as needed! Ingredients: 1 Cup of Coconut Water (replenishes electrolytes) 1/2 Frozen Banana Handful of spinach/kale 1/2 Slice Ginger (anti-nauseant) Protein (currently I use Vega One Vanilla, but can't wait to try Hemp Protein Vanilla Chai for added Omega 3's) Directions: Blend, and drink! #Stress #HealthyLiving #SportsTherapy #DetoxSmoothie