Simple Heavenly Braised Kale

I've got to say that a big bowl of greens is one of my favorite things on the planet. It just makes my body and soul happy. I used to think that great tasting foods had to have a ton of different ingredients and spices. Since dating my chef fiance Tanner, I've learned that often times the most delicious foods are the simplest ones where the quality of the ingredients shine for themselves. This has got to be one of the easiest recipes I've ever posted on here - but it is so incredibly delicious. Hope you enjoy as much as I did this morning for Breakfast. Cheers to eating well! :-)

Candida Diet, Dairy-Free*, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Nut-Free, Soy-Free

Ingredients:
1 tbl. butter or coconut oil*
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
2 small garlic cloves, minced
1/2 bunch Lacinato Kale, de-stemmed and coarsely chopped
2/3 c. homemade chicken stock
sea salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:
1. Heat butter or coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Saute onion and garlic until translucent (approximately 3-5 minutes).
3. Add kale and chicken stock. Simmer stirring occassionally until kale softens. Approximately, 8-10 minutes. 
 *Recipe and photos by Keri Rogers.

 I served my breakfast as pictured above with 2 scrambled eggs and a few thin slices of homemade dairy-free and gluten-free blueberry bread topped with sunflower seed butter. Pictured to the left is my favorite brand of Sunflower Seed Butter because they don't add any GMO oils, sugar or salt. Love this stuff! :-)


 Keri is an internationally Registered Yoga Teacher, creator of yoga props, and health lifestyle educator.  She owns and operates BAYA Wellness, LLC offering yoga classes, handmade props, and healthy lifestyle services. Keri teachers both privately and publicly around the Greenville area offering on-going classes and special events. 

BAYA... Be As You Are! 

Yoga for Diabetes

May's new free yoga video is all about how to harness yoga and healthy lifestyle to promote health for those affected by Diabetes. Feature's Keri and her close friend Liz Finley. It's less than 10 minutes and loaded with straight forward nutrition advice. :-)

Coconut Macadamia Chocolate Chip Cookies

Some days just call for a cookie! :-) I'm always looking for healthier ways to make delicious treats that aren't loaded with heavily processed flour, gluten, and sugar. Love this as a quick and easy go to option. We store these in the fridge and heat them up for a few seconds before enjoying. Yum! 

Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Soy-Free

Ingredients:


2 eggs
2 tbl. honey
1 tsp. vanilla
1/3 c. coconut oil
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. coconut flour
dash sea salt
1/3 c. chocolate chips (enjoy life - dairy free, soy free and nut free) 
1/3 c. macadamia nuts, unsalted
1/3 c. dried shredded coconut, unsweetened
1-4 tbl. unsweetened coconut milk

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Mix dry ingredients together except chocolate and macadamia nuts in a medium sized bowl. Until the coconut flour has no more chunks.
3. Heat coconut oil just until melted whisk in eggs, honey, and vanilla.
4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir to combine. 
5. Add chocolate chips and macadamia nuts. Depending upon dryness of mixture add 1-4 tbl. of coconut milk until it reaches desired consistency.
6. Spoon mixture out by the tablespoon onto a lightly greased baking sheet. Flatten them out into a cookie shape.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes. 

*Recipe and Photo's by Keri Rogers. Recipe inspired by: http://ohsnapletseat.com/2013/02/04/gluten-free-coconut-flour-chocolate-chip-cookies/

 Keri is an internationally Registered Yoga Teacher, creator of yoga props, and health lifestyle educator.  She owns and operates BAYA Wellness, LLC offering yoga classes, handmade props, and healthy lifestyle services. Keri teachers both privately and publicly around the Greenville area offering on-going classes and special events. 

BAYA... Be As You Are!

May Schedule

Public Classes:

Tuesdays
5:45-7pm Mindful Flow Yoga $10

Thursdays
5:45-7pm Mindful Flow Yoga $10

Sundays

10:45am-12:00pm Restorative Yoga $10 
2-3:30pm Mindful Flow Yoga $10 

All classes at Greenville Yoga's Augusta Road location. Suitable for students of all levels.

Private Yoga Classes and Consultations:

Private Classes offered in a variety of locations around the Greenville area for individuals, couples, families, businesses, etc.  Health education consultations are available as well see website for details (www.BAYAWellness.com)