• Is Morning Really the Best Time to Work Out? “While some people are up at the crack of dawn to lace up their running shoes, others can’t fathom a workout before noon. Finding the perfect time to exercise is as much about personal preference as it is physiology. Exercise is supposed to feel good—but if…

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  • FAST FOOD: Mini Meatloaf posted by Brian Brijbag

    This mini meatball recipe posted by Brian Brijbag is a quick prep & a quick, healthy meal option! And it works for the 21 Day Fix! -1lb lean ground beef -1/2 yellow onion, chopped – 2 egg whites – 1/2 cup quick oats – 1/4 cup ketchup – 1/4 cup tomato sauce – Salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste – 1…

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  • Ingredients 1 large onion, sliced 3 tbsp olive oil, divided 1/2 tbsp ghee 2 Italian sausages, diced 2 sweet potatoes 3 tbsp fresh rosemary Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 eggs Instructions Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sweet with parchment paper. Heat one tablespoon of olive oil…

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  • INGREDIENTS Cauliflower Cups: 2 Tbsp refined coconut oil, melted 4 cups coarsely chopped fresh cauliflower 2 large eggs ½ cup almond meal ¼ tsp black pepper 4 scallions 12 oz ground lamb or ground pork 3 cloves garlic, minced 12 cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered 1 tsp Mediterranean Seasoning (see recipe below) ¾ cup firmly packed fresh cilantro ½ cup firmly packed fresh parsley ¼ cup firmly packed…

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  • INGREDIENTS Serves 1-2 3 Cage-free, non-antibiotic/hormone eggs 1/4 – 1/2lb Breakfast sausage, ethically-raised, preservative-free 3 Bacon Strips, preservative-free 1/2 Onion, diced 1/2 – 1 cup Fresh green chilli or salsa (optional if you are avoiding nightshades) DIRECTIONS 1. Turn on stove top burner to medium heat. 2. Layer bacon, sausage bits, and diced onions in…

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  • Carrot Cake Breakfast Bites Ingredients 3/4 cup (90 grams) white whole-wheat flour or whole-wheat pastry flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 cup (55 grams) mild-flavored cooking oil (like canola or melted coconut oil) 1/3 cup (75 grams) dark brown sugar 1 large egg (50 grams) 1 teaspoon vanilla…

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  • Flourless Thumbprint Breakfast Cookies posted by Brian Brijbag Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, soy-free YIELD 8 COOKIES PREP TIME 10 MINUTES COOK TIME 12 MINUTES Ingredients: 1 cup mashed ripe banana (2 large) 2 cups rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if necessary) 3 tablespoons ground flax seed 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon fine grain sea salt 8…

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  • Banana Berry Oat Bars Ingredients for strawberry topping 2 cups(330 grams) finely minced fresh or frozen strawberries 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 medium lemon, juiced for banana oat bars 2 cups (162 grams) uncooked rolled oats, divided (certified gluten-free if necessary) 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 medium (262 grams) ripe bananas, mashed (about 1…

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  • Chia Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies posted by Brian Brijbag Ingredients 1½ tablespoons Chia seeds ¼ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 2 ripe bananas, mashed ¾ cup old fashioned oats (gluten-free if necessary) ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut ¼ cup chopped dates ¼ cup dark chocolate chunks or carob chips (gluten-free if necessary) 1 Tablespoon creamy almond…

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  • Homemade Almond Milk by Brian Brijbag Prep time:  24 hours Total time:  24 hours Serves: 4 cups Ingredients 1 cup raw almonds 4 cups filtered water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional (skip if you’re doing a Whole30 or use 1 teaspoon vanilla powder) Instructions Place 1 cup of raw almonds in a bowl or Mason jar…

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