Balsamic coleslaw
With summer fast approaching my mind is starting to think in B-B-Q mode. Here is a coleslaw recipe that is a staple at our house. Coleslaw is great with burgers, steak, chicken or even by itself for a snack. Prep time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 head of cabbage 1 clove garlic 1 carrot 3 radishes 1 tsp brown sugar 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar salt and pepper to season Directions: 1- Chop garlic, sprinkle salt over garlic then press knife flat on cutting board to make a paste. 2- In a small mixing bowl combine the garlic paste, olive oil, balsamic, sugar and pepper. 3- Julienne the cabbage, carrots and radishes. 4- Toss the vegetable in large mixing bowl and pour balsamic dressing over. 5- Toss all ingredients until evenly coated with dressing.
Pork sirloin with asian marinade
Lately the discussion of food has been a hot topic. What? When? How much? How can I eat healthy without being boring? It takes too much time? My experience is healthy eating does not need to be boring, nor time consuming. All you need is some imagination, proper planning and good supply of herbs…Oh yeah?…and a little love. In an attempt to share my passion for healthy eating here is my first recipe…hope you like it 🙂 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Patience needed: 8 hours Ingredients: 6 Pork sirloin steaks 1/3 cup tamari 1/4 cup sesame oil 2 tbs worcestershire sauce 1 tbs maple syrup 4 cloves garlic 3 green onions 2 tbs hot chili sauce salt and pepper to season Directions: 1. Chop, combine all ingredients into a small mixing bowl. 2. Pour ingredients from mixing bowl over the pork in a shallow…
Is age a limiting factor?
My client demographic seems to be aging, a majority of my clients are over the age of 50. This age group continues to impress me in many ways: Their work ethic is amazing Their passion to learn proper technique is impressive Their goals and dreams remain strong This age group has taught me so much about mortality, goal setting, longevity and how to maintain a youthful outlook on life. Most days I feel as though I learn more from my over 50 clients then they learn from me. I would like to share a quick story that impressed me greatly: Today’s workout included a 1 RM deadlift. Before the workout started one of my clients said “I’m gonna deadlift 200 lbs today” …keep in mind that his previous best was 155 lbs for 5 reps with a body weight of 165 lbs at age 64. Let’s say that I was…
What does TRX stand for?
Being a certified TRX trainer means that this question comes up all the time. Total body Resistance eXercise …this is a pretty clear acronym of what the system is designed for: a total body suspension training system. For more information on this functional suspension trainer click TRX.