Categories
Latest News Mindset | Mindfulness | Growth

I am Grateful

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On this Thanksgiving day, a day of reflection and gratitude, it’s easy to think about the things I did NOT get done.

If this resonates with you, join me for my ‘I did Enough Gratitude Challenge’ right now.

Listen to the message I recorded this message just for you. 

Categories
Latest News Weekly Digest | Health Tips

Thanksgiving – Fuel Your Body/Mind with Connection, Gratitude, Energy

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On Thanksgiving day with family and friends, it’s easy to focus on the food feast and feel the food coma after eating. I have been there many times in the past. I bet you have as well.

This afternoon, shortly after my workout, I got inspired and I did a Facebook Live. I shared a few words to help you set your intentions as you prepare for Thanksgiving along with a couple of strategies to stay the course of your health journey. 

Categories
Blood Sugar | Insulin Resistance | PCOS Diet | Nutrition | Recipes Latest News

Pumpkin Coconut Pie

I made this delish pumpkin and coconut pie last Thanksgiving. LOVED IT! Perfect for the holiday weekend.

Pie Filling

  1. 2 cups pumpkin (can, no added sugar, organic is preferred)
  2. 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk (Silk is brand I use)
  3. 2 Tbls coconut sugar
  4. ¼ cup maple syrup
  5. pinch salt
  6. 1 tsp ground ginger
  7. 2 tsp cinnamon
  8. pinch ground cloves
  9. 2 tsp. arrowroot powder
  10. 1 Tbls gelatin (I use Great Lakes Grass Fed Gelatin)
  11. 1/8 cup boiling water

Pie-CrustPie Crust

  1. 5 cups shredded coconut
  2. 5 Tbls coconut oil (melted)
  3. pinch salt

Instructions

pumpkin_pie_ready

  1. Note: Do not leave out the salt! A pinch in the crust and a pinch in the filling. It brings out the spice and sugars!
  2. In a food processor, blend 2 cups coconut and 4 Tbls melted coconut oil and pinch salt. Blend until very smooth, about 2 minutes. Scrape down sides of food processor a few times during the two minutes.
  3. Add this to a bow,l and add to it 3 cups of shredded coconut and one more tablespoon of coconut oil. Mix well and then dump into pie pan and use your fingers to shape the crust. This is really the hardest part of the recipe, so take your time pressing the coconut into the pie pan and making sure it is as packed and even as possible.
  4. Bake with the edges lightly covered with tinfoil at 350 for 20 minutes. Take out if it is getting too brown. Let cool.
  5. In a food processor, blend all the ingredients for the pie filling except the gelatin and water. Stop to scrape down sides once or twice.
  6. Pour filling into a saucepan and bring to a simmer stirring often. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  7. Pour 1/8 boiling water in a bowl. Sprinkle 1 Tbls of gelatin over the hot water and let dissolve completely. Use a whisk to mix if needed.
  8. Pour the hot pumpkin mixture into the food processor again along with the gelatin mixture. Blend for 30 seconds. Slowly pour into the pie crust and completely cool in fridge (2hr-over night)

ENJOY IT!

HAVE A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY!

 

Recipe adapted from Jessica Flanigan