A BIT OF FUNCTION

Vegan Meatloaf by:Corrie This Vegan meatloaf gives you the taste and texture of regular meatloaf but it is completely vegan and loaded with nutritious foods that your body can use for energy without weighing you down like a typical meatloaf recipe can do. It is a favorite in my house and is husband and kid approved. The first step is to cut the veggies very small and sauté over medium heat until they get soft and colored slightly. I use 1 cup of mushrooms, 1 cup of onion, 1 cup of carrots, 1 cup of celery. Then to this mixture  add 1 Tablespoon of dried thyme, 1/4 cup of Tamari and 2 Tablespoons of vegan worcestershire sauce. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  The second steep is to dump all these  ingredients into a large bowl and mix. Make a flax meal egg(add 2 Tablespoons of flax meal to 2 Tablespoons of water let sit for 5 min) In Bowl add 1 cup oats, 1 cup of bread crumbs,1 cup of mashed potato, 1 cup of ground walnuts, 1 block of extra firm tofu crumbled,1/4 cu...

Vegan Maple-Oat Banana Bread While on my journey to eat a Plant Based Diet I came across the Cookbooks By Thug Kitchen. Thug Kitchen has 3 cookbooks and I own them all    www.thugkitchen.com  In these books the authors use a colorful language throughout that makes the recipes entertaining and funny especially when I am cooking with my 14 year old daughter Makenna. This is their Banana Bread recipe and to quote the authors"Forget that banana cake bullshit you're used to eating and telling yourself it's healthy. This is the real fucking deal. A fistful of fiber with just the right amount of sweetness, this loaf will have you coming back for more." This bread will have you coming back for more. We have made this multiple times and I hope you give it a try too.                                      recipe: maple-oat banana bread 2 cups oat flour(grind rolled oats ...

https://www.forksoverknives.com What to Eat? We live in a world where what to eat is not clear. If you visit a grocery store and shop in the isles you may leave with highly processed, high sugar, high fat, food like items. We can all agree that Doritos and Oreos are probably not healthy items for us to consume. What about cereal, bread, meat, dairy, vegetables and fruit? I am on a constant quest for cooking and eating as healthy as I can for myself and my family. I have been vegetarian, I have been paleo and everything in between.This year I watched   forks over knives documentary on Net Flix that changed how I think about food. It is so simple eat plants to be healthy. Can it be that simple? Since January I have been eating a Plant Based Diet. What this means is that all of my meals have been made up of whole grains...rice,quinoa,millet,whole wheat, oats.Beans and lentils, tofu and seitan and miso, lots of vegetables and fruit. What I have not been eating is any dairy or me...

What does it take to live a healthy life until the age of 122? The secret is in your mind and thoughts!  I work everyday with all sorts and ages of clients. Clients come to me, to help them get and live pain-free.  I love working with my clients and a big part of what I teach them is that they already have everything they need to live pain free. It is up to all of us to do what makes us happy, find joy in everyday life and live in the moment. Eat and drink what makes us happy. The person that eats the hot dog and beer and relishes it- is better off than the person who is eating boiled fish and steamed vegetables and hating every bite! In the words of the late Jeanne Calment " if you can't do anything about it, then why worry about it!"Did I mention that she smoked everyday.

Ageless Mindset- Living Agelessly I have been telling clients for years that the reason their back hurts has nothing to do with age. I will hear almost on a daily basis " corrie my knees hurt, or my back hurts, or my bunions are getting larger…but you know I am old" Why do we have this belief that as we get older it goes hand in hand with our bodies falling apart. How many of you think the above picture is an accurate depiction of what it means to get older?  Dr. Christiane Northrup  is a leading woman's doctor and pioneer in women's health. I recommend reading her words of wisdom on her blog or in her books. She is on a mission to change the way we view getting older. Yes we all are getting older,which is an opportunity to increase our value and competence! Decline and Decay is not inevitable despite what you have been taught! Dr. Christiane Northrup  argues that our thoughts and beliefs about aging will determine how we age! "Aging is optional- getting old...

Just Breathe! Sounds easy right? If you are one of my clients you know how important breathing is, and also how difficult it can be to do it properly. When discussing breathing, we are referring to breathing from your diaphragm, and causing your abdomen to expand as your lungs fill with air. This is not only wonderful for reducing tension, it also ensures that all your body parts have enough oxygen being delivered to them. Diaphragmatic breathing rapidly and effectively calms you down and is an immediate stress reliever. To check if you are breathing correctly Try this exercise: Lay down on the floor with your legs over a chair or bench.  Place a book on your stomach. Make sure you expel all your air, exhaling completely.  Then slowly raise the book as you inhale slowly to the count of 5. Exhale the same way, counting slowly to 5 as the book drops down. Enjoy a 5 minute stress buster break today with diaphragm breathing! corrie

Bone Broth and Collagen Hydrolysate: A Gelatin Supplement I freeze my bone broth in these individual servings and then store in a freezer bag in the freezer . I am a former vegetarian now talking about the benefits of bone broth and Collagen Hydrolysate: A gelatin supplement.  I remember when I found out my favorite candy had gelatin in it I didn't want to eat it. A lot has changed, Meat and veggies make up most of my diet today. I have felt a new wellness since I stopped eating grains and incorporated more meat and vegetables, fruit and very little sugar into my diet. I have talked about Grain Brain  before in a previous post. Homemade Bone Broth provides a rich source of collagen, a component that adds luminosity and plumpness to the skin. Aaah who doesn't want that! In addition consuming Collagen Hydrolysate: A gelatin supplement daily and or drinking bone broth daily provides a lot of health benefits that go beyond better skin, hair and nails. Gelatin helps bal...