A simple and easy meal from Coach Alexis.

This is a great "anytime" quick meal you can make for yourself, or the whole family!  

Shrimp on the Grill with Spinach and Sweet Potato Fries

1-2 lbs of peeled shrimp
1 bag/box spinach
Evoo
Cumin
Chili powder
Tin foil

Sprinkle EVOO over the spinach.  Sprinkle cumin and chili powder over shrimp and mix (season to your taste).   Pull off a piece of tin foil and form a pocket.   Place a handful of spinach and 5-6 shrimp in the middle of the tin foil and roll to close the pocket on a sides.  Repeat with the remaining spinach and shrimp.   Place on medium heat grill for 5 minutes.

Sweet Potato (Not Really Fried) Fries

3 large sweet potatoes (not yams!)
Evoo
Salt, pepper, garlic powder

Slice your sweet potatoes length wise into steak fry size.  Sprinkle with EVOO and season to your taste.  Place on medium heat grill, turning after 5 minutes to grill each side.  

Got a minute? Plank it out!

Here in the Land of Mojo, we are on Week 2 of our Planking Challenge.  You can plank just about anywhere, anytime.  Great for you and easy to do.  Challenge yourself!  Grab your friends, family members and strangers and plank away!  Like our page and post your picture to our Facebook Page: Mama Bootcamp 

Your body will say "Plank you very much"!

Let's Get Dressed.

One simple change you can make to drastically improve your health is to remove any and all processed sauces, dips and dressings from your diet.  Store-bought dressings in particular are often lacking in nutrients and fiber, and are high in unpronounceable preservatives, salt, sugar and unnecessary, unhealthy fats (and can taste artificial). 

Try this super easy and quick formula for making your own amazing salad dressings, dips and sauces.  Have fun, play with the ingredients.  The possibilities are endless!

FORMULA:
An Acid:  vinegars or fresh citrus juice
A Fat:  EVOO, flaxseed oil, hemp oil, avocado, tahini paste, natural nut butters
An Emulsifier: Dijon mustard, honey, maple syrup or hummus
A Flavor Enhancer: herbs, garlic, spices, ginger, chilies for flavor.  Milks add a creamy texture

Avocado Lime (makes 1-1/4 cups)
1/4 cup lime juice (about 1 lime)
1/4 tsp lime zest
1 avocado, diced
2 Tbsp EVOO
1 tsp raw honey
1/2 tsp pureed garlic
Pinch of sea salt

Vegan Caesar (makes 1 cup)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
1/4 tsp lemon zest
2 Tbsp EVOO
2 Tbsp ground flaxseed
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 cup organic plain unsweetened soy milk
3 Tbsp nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp pureed garlic
Pinch of sea salt

Add your ingredients to a mason jar and shake vigorously or use an immersion blender until thoroughly combined.  Adjust your ingredients for taste and enjoy on your salad or toss with your favorite vegetables.  Article and recipes from the June issue of Clean Eating (www.cleaneatingmag.com/)