Day 2 Maximize your potential

At Aligned our dream is to see everyone maximize their God-given health potential.  This potential is inside everyone that breaths.  It may not be realized yet but it is there. Today’s recipes can be found here.

One of the ways to develop your health is to leverage the energy systems you have in your body.  If your body is using sugar as its nutritional fuel then it is still working and making the necessary energy that you need to survive.  Being a sugar-burner is less effective than being a fat-burner.  If you use fat sources as your energy then you become more effective at using fat for your body’s daily energy needs. This process is called ketosis.

Here are your meals for Day 3 of your ketogenic plan:

Meal #1

Chocolate smoothie

• 1 scoop Whey Protein Concentrate or Vegetable Protein
• 1 cup organic spinach
• 1 tbsp raw cocoa
• 1 cup coconut/almond milk
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1-2 tbsp chia seeds
• 1/4- 1/2 avacado
• Optional:  ICE or water
• Optional: 3-4 drops peppermint oil

Place all ingredients in a blender except the Protein. Blend all ingredients for 15-30 seconds until desired consistency is achieved.  Optional: Add more water or Ice to make the drink less thick.

Add protein and blend for 3-5 seconds.  Serve in a glass.

 

You will find that a smoothie for your first meal will really fill you up for the whole morning, perhaps even until after your normal lunch time.

You may substitute chia seeds for other healthy fats.  Coconut oil is an excellent choice, hemp hearts, omega-3 oils, nut butters are some choices for other fat sources.

This meal will become a regular part of your health routine because it is so quick and easy to make!!!

Snack

Celery sticks with Almond Butter

Meal #2

Chicken Sausage Stir Fry  

• 4  Chicken Sausages
• 3 Cups Organic Broccoli Florets
• 3 Cups Organic Spinach
• 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese
• 1/2 Cup Organic Tomato Sauce
• 1/4 Cup Red Wine
• 2 Tbsp. Salted Butter
• 2 tsp. Minced Garlic
• 1/2 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes

Slice the 4 chicken sausages. Start to boil water on the stove. While that is happening, add your sausage to a pan on high heat.

Add your broccoli to the boiling water and cook for 3-5 minutes depending on how you like it done. Stir your sausages until they brown on both sides. Move your sausages to one side of the pan, then add the butter. Put your garlic in the butter and let it saute for 1 minute.

Mix everything together and then add your broccoli.

Pour in the tomato sauce, red wine, and add red pepper flakes. Mix together, add your spinach with salt and pepper and let it cook down. Simmer this for 5-10 minutes.

Before serving, add fresh parmesan cheese over the top to let it melt.

Meal #3

Mexican Salad

• 1 lb Bison or Grass-fed beef
• 1 head organic romaine lettuce
• 1/2 organic onion
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 cup shredded raw cheese
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp of cumin
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1-2 avacados
• 1 oraganic tomato
• 1 organic cucumber
• 1/2 bottle of organic olives
• Organic Salsa 
• Raw Yogurt

Place coconut oil in a heated pan and add diced onions and minced garlic.  Fry until light brown then add bison.  Brown the meat and then add all spices.  Continue to simmer adding a little salsa if desired.

Chop lettuce, cucmber, avacados, olives and tomato.  Mix in salad bowl.

Serve with Yogurt, Cheese and Salsa as toppings. ( You may add more cumin, chill powder and garlic with salt to the yogurt to give it more flavour.)