Kale Chips

1. De-stem the kale and cut the leaves into 2-3 inches pieces

2. Gently rub with coconut oil and season with salt and pepper (Squeezed lemon juice is also nice).

3.  Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until crispy. Toss kale every 5 minutes to prevent burning.

For all those doing whole 30 or just looking to cut down on cooking/prepping time you will find this link very helpful. Tips and Tricks from Top Paleo Chefs.

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“I eat “real” food – fresh, natural food like meat, vegetables and fruit.  I choose foods that are nutrient dense, with lots of naturally-occurring vitamins and minerals, over foods that have more calories but less nutrition.  And food quality is important – I’m careful about where my meat comes from, and buy produce locally and organically as often as possible.

It’s not a low calorie “diet” – I eat as much as I need to maintain strength, energy and a healthy weight.  In fact, my diet is probably much higher in fat than you’d imagine.  Fat isn’t the enemy – it’s a great energy source when it comes from high quality foods like avocado, coconut and nuts. And I’m not trying to do a “low carb” thing, but since I’m eating vegetables and fruits instead of bread, cereal and pasta, it just happens to work out that way.

Eating like this is good for maintaining a healthy metabolism, and reducing inflammation within the body.  It’s been doing great things for my energy levels, body composition and performance in the gym.  It also helps to minimize my risk for a whole host of lifestyle diseases and conditions, like diabetes, heart attack and stroke.”  Whole9 Nutrition Elevator Pitch

Real vs. Fake Foods

Saw this recipe on the CrossFit Journal and I had to make it right away. Two things I love, sweet potatoes and bacon. And it’s super easy, two ingredients.

1. Wrap sweet potatoes in foil (buy sweet potatoes that are uniform in size) and bake at 350 for 1 hr

2. Let potatoes cool and peel skin

3. Slice sweet potatoes into 3/4″ pucks and wrap in bacon (thin sliced)

4. Drizzle olive oil in a non-stick skillet and cook pucks a few minutes on each side. I covered the pan for the last few minutes so the sides would cook.

5. Enjoy

For more detailed instructions check out the CrossFit Journal video.