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Lemon – Lime Recovery Drink

Posted on April 28, 2015 by niraamayastrength

What is consumed after a workout is vital for cellular reconstruction. Immediately following a workout, the best snack to eat is one consisting primarily of simple carbohydrates. ( A protein meal should come later). The 45 minute fuel window immediately … Continue reading →

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Warming Moroccon Vegetable Stew With Quinoa or Brown Rice

Posted on April 12, 2015 by niraamayastrength

I’m always on the look-out for simple, nutrient dense dishes that can get a lot of goodies into my little son’s belly! I recently discovered this recipe in a, ‘Meditation & Health’ magazine. I tweaked it a little bit. It … Continue reading →

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Super-Power Granola layered with Coconut Yoghurt Breakfast Parfait

Posted on February 21, 2015 by niraamayastrength

This delicious superfood parfait is my staple breakfast I take to work with me. It’s also a great post-workout recovery meal. The Granola recipe is incredibly nutrient dense and taste amazzing!!!! Make a double batch so you have for the … Continue reading →

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5 YOGA POSES TO BRING THE BODY BACK INTO BALANCE AFTER A WORKOUT

Posted on January 20, 2015 by niraamayastrength

1. Uttanasana- Standing Forward Bend with Shoulder Opener 1. Stand with feet parallel and hip width apart. Inhale reach your arms for the sky. As you exhale clasp your hand behind your back. 2. Inhale lift your shoulders towards your … Continue reading →

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Spread the Word!

Posted on November 30, 2014 by niraamayastrength

Dear Friends, As I embrace my new life of Motherhood I find myself dancing between wanting to take in all the precious moments with my little one while simultaneously wanting to stay in touch with my creativity & work on … Continue reading →

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TOFU CURRY with MUSTARD GREENS

Posted on November 23, 2014 by niraamayastrength

This recipe is a vegan version of a Tanzanian fish curry recipe. I found it in AFRO VEGAN by Bryant Terry & it was delicious !!! My local produce store didn’t have mustard greens so I used red chard instead … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato & Pumpkin Soup with Skillet Cornbread & Pecan Dukkah

Posted on September 11, 2014 by niraamayastrength

I was inspired to make this soup by the beautiful pumpkins growing in my garden as well as a sweet cookbook I found called, ‘Afro-Vegan’. Sweet Potato & Pumpkin Soup: Ingredients: 1 small pumpkin 1 tsp coconut oil 5 cups … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Chia Pudding topped with coconut yoghurt & maple roasted buckwheat, pumpkin & sunflower seeds

Posted on September 3, 2014 by niraamayastrength

This is an energizing breakfast or snack. I layer it in a mason jar & take it to work …yum! Chia Pudding: 2 Tbsp chia 3/4 cup water 1/3 cup cashews or almonds 3-6 dates pinch of cinnamon pinch of … Continue reading →

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Super Greens Spirulina Pesto

Posted on May 29, 2014 by niraamayastrength

This pesto is next level nutrient dense! I’ve just re-discovered SPIRULINA while trying to find nutritious foods to sneak into my 1 year olds diet …He is loving spirulina in his fruit smoothies & this is yet another way to … Continue reading →

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Hemp Maca Chia Pudding

Posted on May 17, 2014 by niraamayastrength

Soak 3 Tbsp chia seeds in 1 cup of hemp or coconut milk + 1 tsp of maca powder overnight. I use a (mason) jar so I can really shake up the mixture to prevent chia seeds from clumping in … Continue reading →

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