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    By , June 18, 2010

    larabar pecan pie Homemade LaraBar Recipes

    I love LÄRABARS

    I love them in an obsessive sort of way.

    I love them in a way that is bordering on unseemly.

    I love them because they are made with a minimal number of real ingredients with…

    • no sweeteners,
    • no fillers,
    • no supplements,
    • no flavorings or
    • no preservatives

    LÄRABARS are 100% real food.

    But, more than all of that, I love how LÄRABARS taste.

    No word of a lie, I would turn down a slice of your grandma’s special chocolate cake for a LÄRABAR (or two).

    Problem is, LÄRABARS ain’t cheap.

    For example, one of my clients uses LÄRABARS to fuel her Health Habits workouts.

    And at $2.50 per bar x 2 bars per workout x 5 workouts per week, that means she spends $25 per week on LÄRABARS. If we assume that she takes two weeks off from her workout schedule per year, that means she spends $25 x 50 weeks = $1250 per year on LÄRABARS.

    Which she would be okay with. Unfortunately, her husband isn’t.

    So, to maintain connubial bliss, my client and I went online in search of homemade LÄRABAR recipes.

    Here’s what we found:

    And for those visual learners out there, here is a “how to make” Larabars video for your viewing pleasure.

    Well, that should be enough to get you started. But if none of those flavor combinations suit your fancy, here is a list of the “official” Larabar flavors.

    Bon appetit

    And, just in case your sweet tooth gets overloaded and you begin to crave something savoury, click here to see a list of the Health Irishmans paleo-friendly recipes.

    Homemade LaraBar Recipes is a post from: Health and Fitness - Health Habits

     Homemade LaraBar Recipes

    Paleo ‘Fried’ Chicken ‘n’ Strawberry Salad

    Fried Chicken n Strawberry Salad

    Who doesn’t like fried chicken? How about a gluten free healthy version that tastes amazing without all the unnecessary fat and calories. This is my version that, if I do say so myself, hits the spot.

    Can you believe we’re in June already? Summer is on our doorstep and Father’s Day is around the corner so I decided to revisit my version of fried chicken, a sure-fire hit for both occasions!

    BTW did I add that this is baked not fried chicken. How ’bout that?

    I’ve made this chicken before (click here for recipe) but this time I paired it with a seasonal strawberry salad since strawberries are gorgeous right now. It’s a super easy salad including the dressing. Simple and delicious, just my style.

    NOTE:

    To update this recipe to a fully Paleo version, you can substitute nut meal/flour for the GF bread crumbs. FYI, you can buy nut meal from Bob’s Red Mill or, if you’re adventurous, you can make your own.

    Also, if your version of Paleo eating doesn’t include vinegar, you can substitute lemon juice. It won’t be near as tasty, and you will have to adjust quantities, but feel free.

    STRAWBERRY SALAD RECIPE:
    Serves 4

    4 cups organic mixed greens
    1 cup walnuts – toasted in hot dry saute pan ’til golden
    1 cup organic strawberries – sliced

    I highly recommend choosing organic strawberries because you don’t want to eat a lovely salad laced in pesticides, right?

    Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette:
    1/4 cup aged balsamic vinegar
    2 tbsp wholegrain mustard
    1 tsp organic honey
    pinch S&P
    3/4 cup olive oil

    DIRECTIONS:
    In a large bowl combine the lettuce, nuts and strawberries. Toss gently.

    I have the easiest quickest way to make this vinaigrette: Put everything in a plastic or glass jar and give it a good ol’ shake. Taste and season.

    Drizzle enough dressing to lightly coat the greens but don’t drown them. You should have some leftover dressing for next time.

    Strawberry salad 3 Paleo Fried Chicken n Strawberry Salad

    All recipes are made with the finest quality farmers’ market whole foods, natural and non-processed ingredients as much as possible.

    Head over to my site, GavanMurphy.com, to see more healthy recipes and make sure you sign up for my newsletter to get my FREE Entertainment booklet.

    You may find even more Paleo friendly recipes.

    Cheers.

    Paleo ‘Fried’ Chicken ‘n’ Strawberry Salad is a post from: Health and Fitness - Health Habits

     Paleo Fried Chicken n Strawberry Salad

    How ’bout an Ostrich Burger?

    ….And now for something completely different. I was in the market the other day and happened to be looking through the freezer section for some buffalo meat, a lingering craving after my recent trip to Texas. I usually peruse this aisle just to see what they have on offer like frozen mash potatoes. I’ve never understood why people would buy frozen mash like this. By the time you have defrosted the mash you could go peel and boil a fresh batch them, am I right? Anyway, my buffalo search was unsuccessful although I did come across a package of ostrich patties. Now this was interesting and the more I read on the package the more I wanted to try it.

    Here’s a few fun facts courtesy of Blackwing Meats, the brand I purchased. (I’m going to pass these off like I knew them already, k?)

    Ostrich is a wonderful healthy red meat with the flavor and texture of beef. It’s rich in both protein and iron and is actually lower in fat, calories and cholesterol than skinless chicken or turkey. Our Ostrich meats are rich in Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids which are widely recognized as being beneficial to health. Enhanced Omega 3 and Omega 6 levels are achieved by feeding our ostrich a specially formulated diet.

    • They come from Africa
    • South Africa has been raising them for over 200 years
    • Ostrich’s can provide leather, meat and feathers
    • Ostrich leather is the second most valuable in the world and is well known for its toughness and strength
    • The meat tastes like beef but is higher in omega 3 fatty acids, is lower in saturated fat and calories
    • Ostrich is the largest bird in the world
    • It is unable to fly as it lacks a breast bone and doesn’t sing
    • It can run at staggering speeds of up to 45 mph and has a powerful and deadly kick
    • they are omivores and eat whatever is available from plants to insects and small lizards
    • Adults can grow up to 9 feet tall and weight 350-400lb!
    • they can live up to 50-75 years

    The meat Market in the US for Ostrich is expanding to meet the demand for healthier red meats, if you have yet to try it, consider ordering some from us you will be glad you did.

    Yes indeedy, glad I tried it. It’s lean and has the same texture as beef but a bit gamier. I quite liked it! For a guy who doesn’t eat much red meat this could be a great option for me this summer. Who’s game?

    RECIPE:
    Serves 2

    2 x 4-6 oz Ostrich patties
    drizzle olive oil
    avocado slices
    green leaf lettuce

    Paleo Ostrich Burger

    Continue reading here for the full recipe.

    For those of you who are regular readers here I am the man formally known as The Healthy Irishman (although I am still both healthy and Irish).
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    Head over and take a look around. You may find even more Paleo friendly recipes.

    Cheers.

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