Monday, December 24, 2012

Holiday Reflection


Sending love, peace and prayers to friends, family, and so many strangers that are in need of deep loving prayer this holiday season.
These past few months have left many of us on the east coast in deep reflection.  Every corner I turn friends and family members are rallying and reaching out to play their part in helping others repair and heal.  It has been heartbreaking to witness such tragedy but heartwarming to see our communities rally for those in need. 
After the holiday rush, this season is known to bring reflection and a desire for change.  This year things have been out of sequence.  We have all been called to reflect and think about change earlier than we normally would. 
The truthful cliché that change begins with yourself is exactly why I am so passionate about wellness.  “Healthy” does not just mean eating more kale.  Health and wellness is everything.  How you feel, where you work, how you talk, how you listen, laughter, prayer, creative energy, physical activity and what you feed your body and brain are just a few elements that make up your healthy being. 
Your community, family and friends are counting on your wellness.  As you take time to pray and reflect for the people in need this season, remember to reflect and pray for yourself.  We are counting on you.
 Please, don’t obsess about what you are eating this holiday.  Laugh with your loved ones.  Listen to them and share with them.  Savor the moments.  Drink lots of water, take a long walk if you can and breath.
Love deeply and celebrate whole-heartedly,
Kim Gilroy - kimgilroyinsidoeut




Monday, December 17, 2012

The Easiest Cookie You Will Ever Make!

The idea of healthy cookies and muffins always make me laugh.  Unfortunately,  there really is no healthy treat but there are healthier options.  Once a whole grain becomes a flower, it is at it's most refined state, which means it will hit the blood stream pretty fast and give you the yo-yo I want more carb cravings.  In my new recipe there is no refined flour from a grain and the sugar used is maple syrup which still reacts in the body as sugar but has other minerals that brown sugar and table sugar do not have, therefor it is not depleting your body of good vitamins and minerals like table sugar does.

I hope you enjoy this treat as much as I do.  Remember, it's still a treat;) 

Note:  Just a heads up the ingredients are expensive.  The almond flour is about $13.....


The Easiest Cookie You Will Ever MakeJ


Happy Holidays! 


Ingredients:  Bob’s Red Mill Almond Flour, Rolled Oats (Bob’s Red Mill makes Gluten Free), Vanilla Extract, 1 Stick of Butter, Maple Syrup

NOTE:  Let butter soften – if you forget like I did throw it in the microwave or on the stove for a few minutes to soften.

Preheat oven to 350

In a large bowl mix:

2 ½ cups of Almond flour
2 cups of rolled oats
1 stick of softened butter
1 tspn of vanilla extract
2/3 cup of Maple Syrup

Stir well until all the butter has been evenly mixed in.

Use a teaspoon to place dough on cookie sheet.  Flatten the cookies slightly by patting them down gently with the spoon or your finger-tips.

Place in the oven 12-15 minutes or until cookies start to golden on top.  When you pull the cookies out of the oven YOU MUST LET THEM COOL ON THE COOKIE SHEET FOR AT LEAST 10 MINUTES!  If not the will crumble.

This is a gluten free cookie if you make it with gluten free rolled oatsJ

Love deeply and eat your treats wisely,
Kim Gilroy

Sunday, December 9, 2012

Kale and Cocktails!


Kale and Cocktails!

This past weekend we had some friends over to celebrate the holiday season.  I always get befuddled when planning a cocktail party because the only appetizer I feel confident about presenting is my antipasto.  Yes, your wellness coach eats Italian meats and cheese and consciously chooses to serve it as her "go to" appetizer.  With that, I did feel the need to serve spinach and kale bites and to add kale to the stuffed mushrooms that I also served (I couldn’t let everyone down . . . they were expecting something green!).   My guests loved the spinach and kale bites (and the mushrooms).  I didn't disappoint!  Uhhh, until I told them I bought the spinach and kale bites at Trader Joe’s.

I look forward to coming up with a spinach and kale bite of my own someday.  But for now, I leave you either disappointed or with a really easy, healthy, holiday appetizer idea.  



                                                                               
I actually look forward to eating these as a snack or as a side dish!

Love deeply, celebrate and eat mindfully,
Kim Gilroy
kimgilroyinsideout