Shan Tofu:Ingredients:1 cup chickpea flour garbanzo bean flour /besan flour1 tsp salt1/4 tsp ground turmeric optional3 cups water dividedOptional Herbs (garlic, thyme, rosemary, tarragon)neutral flavoured oil such as canola, sunfower (safflower) Instructions:Place the chickpea flour in a bowl along with the salt and turmeric (if using). Whisk to combine. Add 1 1/2 cups of water […]
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I don’t like to use margarine and stuff with questionable ingredients so I came up with my own plant based spread/ butter. 1/2 cup Almond Meal/ Flour150mls, (1/2 Cup + 2 Tablespoons) Cashew milk 2 Teaspoons nutritional yeast1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar60ml (1/4 Cup) Olive Oil240ml (1 cup)melted & room temperature refined coconut oilPinch
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Vegan Raised Waffles Vegan Raised Waffles Breakfast Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 5 minutes Total Time 25 minutes Servings 6 Ingredients 1/2 cup warm water 105º-110º 1 packet active dry yeast 2 cups lukewarm soy or almond milk divided 1/4 cup coconut oil could sub another vegetable oil 2 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry
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The other day as I was finishing my workout a client came into the studio and asked if I ever get bored with my workout. This really got me to thinking about what Pilates is and how it can challenge. It really does bring the discussion to the Principles, but there is more to it
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The Fundamental Exercises are a great way to lightly warm up the body for the day as well as conditioning for people in pain or uncomfortable. A daily exercise routine need not take a lot of time and can be as simple as doing 5 – 8 exercises each morning: The fundamental program I recommend for
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In continuing with my Pilates in recovery from my fractured acetabulum I am coming to realize some interesting patterns which have developed in my body. I have been using Pilates and Pilates based exercises to correct these imbalances with success reinforcing the need to whole body workouts when rehabbing from an injury. For those who have followed my
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In December I experienced an injury to my pelvis and had a resulting surgery. You can read about my injury and recovery here: LarryRacesBikes Recently I have been able to add Some pilates into my routine and wish to share my exercises, experience and frustration here. As a result of my injury and the subsequent surgery
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I was talking with a friend the other day who is an elite athlete – yes if you think I am talking about YOU, I am. It got me thinking that aren’t we all elite athletes? If we are out there jogging on a regular basis, riding out bikes whether it be a Charity Ride
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I consider myself very lucky to have experienced the brilliance of Kathy Grant, one of the two instructors that Joseph Pilates certified to carry on his work, the second being Lolita San Miguel. When I was at the PMA Conference in Orlando a couple of years ago I was fortunate to have a relaxed half
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