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Life without pizza?

Not a chance.

Get my gluten-free, grain-free, guilt-free (*vegan option) recipe here.

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Zain’s Cherry & Almond Ice Cream (Vegan & Anti-Inflammatory)

It is becoming clear how much of an impact inflammation in the body has on health and illness. 

For us active, fit types, it is critical to make a point of reducing our inflammation that is a natural reaction to regular physical training.  I am sure that the majority of us are already clean eaters and pay attention to the foods we choose; however, there are many foods that we may not be including in our diets that help to reduce inflammation in a big way so it’s important to consider them.  Some of my favourite anti-inflammatory foods are: cherries, almonds, spinach, avocado, seaweed, lemons, beets, sprouts and cucumber.

This ice cream takes banana soft serve to a whole new level and is the perfect inflammation fighting, post-workout treat for the summer.

Ingredients:

1 Frozen Banana

1 Cup Frozen Cherries (pitted)

1/2 Scoop SUNWARRIOR Vanilla OR Protein Powder of Your Choice

1/2 Tbsp Almond Butter

1/8 Tsp Natural Almond Extract (optional)

*I also like to add 1oz Frozen Avocado to this :D

Directions:

1. Blend all ingredients together and serve immediately.

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Thigh Torching Workout

The truth is, you can’t spot train, that’s a fact.  What you can do, is tone, lengthen and strengthen the areas of your body where you tend to hold more fat…hello thighs!!

WOD:

Warm up 5-10 mins

Cardio -  

 Stair Climber (the big stairs) side step for 20 minutes each side on level 10 or higher for a total of 40 minutes

Strength Training - 

4 sets, 60 sec/exercise 

1. Wall Squat with light medicine ball squeeze

2. Curtsy Lunge with dumbbells

3. Side Leg Raise with Pulley 

4. Plie Squats

5. External Hip Raise 

*Perform all exercises with 30 sec rest between sets.

Cool Down & Stretch

***Most importantly, remember that no matter how hard you train in the gym, sexy, lean thighs are made in the kitchen so keep on, keeping on with that clean eating stuff ;)

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Zain’s **No More CELLULITE** Game Plan

Not sure if its something in the air this week but I have received several messages on social media asking about tips on how to deal with cellulite.

As the warmer season approaches and we start bearing more skin, we women become super conscious about the little fat pockets that like to park right up on our thighs and hips.  

Before I started living the way I live and eating the way I eat, I too dreaded the ‘cottage cheese-like’ lumpy skin around the tops of my legs but I can honestly say that now, due to my lifestyle, it is nowhere to be found.  

Cellulite is simply fluid retained in fat cells that increase as weight/body fat increases and due to a lack of oxygen in the area, they get squished together creating the dimply look.  Free-radicals, age, diet and lifestyle have a lot to do with it but let me tell you, clean eating is a major game changer.  I had more cellulite at 25 than I have at 33 and that is a fact.

So here’s what I do to keep cellulite at bay:

1. Diet

Choose foods that oxygenate the blood and help release fluid retention

• beet root
• radish
• parsley
• asparagus
• lemon
• salmon and other fatty fish
• flax seeds
• spinach
• kelp
• cucumber
• berries
• dill weed
• anise
• fennel

*drink at least 3 liters of water per day, every day as well as lots of herbal tea

*my PURIFY VITAMIN WATER works wonders for fluid retention so sipping on this all day will benefit you big time in the cellulite department

*coconut water works wonders 

*enjoy foods packed with healthy fats and oils as they will help your body let go of the fat it is holding onto.  I recommend fatty fish such as salmon or black cod as well as coconut oil, walnuts, avocado and chia seeds

*avoid highly acidic foods and stick to alkaline foods, to find out more about what this means click here.

*avoid sugar, salt, alcohol and caffeine (including chocolate, not raw cacao) as these things SUCK the oxygen right out of your blood stream.

2. Training

A regular weight training and cardio program will do wonders for you.  Weight training, transforms fat cells, which hold 25% water, into muscle cells which hold 75% water.  The magic ingredient in water is….you got it….oxygen.

Here are some of my favourite cellulite-fighting training activities.  Try to incorporate these activities into your life at 4-5 days per week.

• HIIT sprints
• full-body weight training
• functional training
• yoga
• barre classes
• hiking
• running

3. Secret Tips & Tricks

Being the complete tomboy that I was growing up, I was fortunate to have a sister who was really in the know about all things beauty related. Her natural talents for creating amazing skin and body care recipes as a kid ultimately led her to becoming the founder of an incredible skincare line sold and used at some of the top spas around the world. Her stuff is the only product I will use on my skin and body and its made with organic indigenous ingredients such as kelp, clay, oils and herbs.  

*That said, you should look for a product line that is all-natural, that suits your particular body.  Don’t buy into all the humbo jumbo magic creams.

*My sister also swears by something called dry-brushing.  For those of you unfamiliar with this, you use a dry loofah brush in a circular motion on your ‘cellulitey’ areas and this helps to break up the fat and increase circulation.  To see a demonstration of how to perform dry brushing technique, click here.

Here is a little recipe for a masque that my sister would make for cellulite.  This should be applied directly to your trouble areas to help oxygenate, tighten and relieve fluid retention.

AntiCellulite DIY Masque -

Combine 1 avocado, 1 beaten egg, 1 tsp of kelp powder, 10 drops of sweet orange oil, 5 drops of fennel oil, 1 tbsp coconut oil and 1 tbsp raw honey.  Mix together and store in a mason jar in the fridge.  

Start by dry-brushing the area then apply this masque to your trouble areas 2-3 times per week allowing the masque to sit until it dries, then wash off with cool water. 

Remember, cellulite will not vanish overnight but if you remain committed to a clean diet with lots of antioxidant fighting foods, train regularly and practice dry-brushing, you will start to notice your body transform and your cellulite will become a thing of the past!

 

 

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Zain’s **Super Powerful** Morning Detox Tea

I have shared with all of you that I normally start my day with this and have done so since I was very young thanks to my mother and her understanding of Ayurvedic medicine.

Every now and again, especially during the Spring and Fall when nature is birthing and or dying, I like to do a 3-day all-natural detox for my mind, body and spirit.  

During my detox, I start my day with this tea which is one of the most powerful Ayurvedic detox recipe’s I have ever tried.

1 Pot Boiling Water

1/2 Cup Fresh Mint Leaves

Juice of 1-2 Lemons

1/2 Cup Dandelion Leaves OR Dandelion Root (this comes in powder too)

10 Drops Milk Thistle

1 Tbsp Fresh Ginger

1 Tsp Fresh Grated Turmeric OR 1/4 Tsp Powdered Turmeric

*Just combine all of the ingredients in a pot of boiling water and let steep for 10-15 minutes

This tea will alkalize your blood, cleanse your liver and endocrine glands, purify your skin and increase circulation in your digestive system.

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Build Your Own Yoga Practice 

Whether you are a regular yoga practitioner or not, I am going to guide you on how to create your own yoga series so that you have the freedom to BE YOUR OWN TEACHER and start a daily yoga practice, even if you can’t make it to a class.

Self practice gives you the opportunity to deepen your yoga practice and really learn to listen to what your body truly needs rather than relying on the instruction of a teacher who is working to build a class around the needs and abilities of many.

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Zain’s Healthy Santa Fe Californian Salad 

*vegan option, of course <3

I posted a photo of this on instagram yesterday and got a zillion messages and comments on my facebook page and through twitter asking for the recipe so here it is folks!

This is by far one of my all-time favourite healthy salad combinations especially during the warmer months of the year.  It is simple to prepare and the perfect dish to bring to a spring/summer bbq, especially if you grill the prawns.

*Makes 4 Servings

Ingredients:

5 Cups Mixed Organic Greens

3 Cups Organic Romain

16oz Fresh Wild Prawns (grilled, poached or pan-fried with no oil) *vegans please sub with 280g extra firm non-GMO tofu for the entire recipe or double the black beans AND add 1/4 cup quinoa per serving

11/2 Cup Organic Black Beans (unsalted, rinsed)

11/2 Cups Organic Peaches and Cream Corn 

1 Ripe Avocado (sliced)

1/2 Cup Dates (chopped)

4oz Low-Fat Organic Goat’s Milk Feta Cheese (optional)

1/4 Tsp Chilli Powder

13/4 Cup Organic Baby Crimini Mushrooms (grilled, poached or pan-fried)

Dressing

2 Tbsp Peanut Oil

2 Tbsp Crunchy Organic Peanut Butter

Juice of 2-3 Limes

1 Tbsp Honey OR *vegan substitue 1-2 Packets Stevia

1/2 Tsp Braggs

1 Clove of Garlic (minced)

Directions:

1. Grill, poach or pan-fry prawns and/or tofu and crimini mushrooms. Set aside.

2. Prepare dressing by blending ALL ingredients EXCEPT peanut butter, until smooth and then whisk peanut butter in at the end so it remains crunchy. 

3. In a large salad bowl, lay romaine and mixed greens and toss with 2 Tbsp of dressing, add the remaining ingredients except avocado and prawns or tofu. Drizzle remaining dressing and toss.  Top with prawns or tofu, sliced avocado and garnish with lime wedge.

(recipe inspired by earls restaurant)

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Need I say more?

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Easy Green Juice 

6 large Kale leaves

4 Large Celery sticks (including leaves)

3 small Apples 

2 Limes

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The Health Benefits of Kale

Kale is low calorie, free from saturated fats and has an extremely high nutrient density.

Some reasons why everyone should eat Kale:

Vitamin K - Kale is packed with vitamin K (1021% DV p/100g) which is essential for clotting of the blood. It also aids in bone health and brain function. 

Vitamin A - Kale provides 308% VD of vitamin A per 100g, which is necessary to improve vision and maintain healthy skin. As well as this, it is an antioxidant (beta-carotine), which means it aids in fighting off cancer-causing free-radicals.

Vitamin C -  Vitamin C is also a strong anti-oxidant for the body. It strengthens the immune system - helping to fight and reduce the symptoms of colds. Vitamin C helps the body to produce collagen, which aids in strengthening joints and cartilage and preventing wrinkles. It also aids in the absorption of Iron, which is great as Kale is packed full of it. 

Iron - Iron is responsible for creating haemoglobin and red blood cells, as well as transporting oxygen around the body. Low Iron levels reduce energy and immunity levels within the body. Per calorie, Kale contains more Iron than beef - making it an excellent plant based source of the mineral.

Calcium - As it is commonly known, Calcium helps to build and maintain strong bones, which aid in the prevention of Osteoporosis. Calcium is also responsible for muscular movement and transmission of information via the nervous system. Kale contains more calcium than milk, per calorie, and is more readily absorbed than the calcium in cows milk. 

Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids - Omega 3 reduces the risk of heart disease and arthritis, omega 6 assists bone development and metabolism. A healthy balance of the two is shown to improve brain function. Kale contains high levels of both fatty acids, making it a good vegetarian source.

Additionally, Kale is high in fibre, cholesterol free, easy to grow and cheap to buy.

I so wish I could find purple kale in this desert I live in….