1 tbsp date water (use the water the dates were soaked in)
Topping
1 cup mango (if frozen, then thaw before use)
1 tbsp chia seeds
2 tbsp of coconut water (see not below)
Directions
Base
Step 1 – Place all ingredients into a food processor and mix until all ingredients are stuck together but not into a big clump.
Step 2 – Coat the bottom of a square or round baking dish with coconut oil.
Step 3 – Remove ingredients from food processor and place into baking dish, cover the dish with the nut mixture, pressing down to cover the bottom completely.
Step 4 – Put into the freezer.
Filling
Step 1 – Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until it becomes a thick smooth texture.
Step 2 – Remove base from the freezer.
Step 3 – Pour filling over the base, making sure it’s evenly covered.
Step 4 – Place back into freezer until it’s solidified (at least one hour or overnight)
Topping
Step 1 – Put all ingredients into a blender and pulse gently until it’s a thick mixture.
Step 2 – Place in a bowl or jar and put in the fridge until it becomes thicker (the chia seeds gelatinize making the topping thicker like a jam)
Once the cheesecake has settled, take out from the freezer. Let it thaw for roughly 5 minutes before cutting into slices. Top with your mango topping and enjoy!
Note: Coconut Cream
Step 1 – Place a can of coconut milk into the fridge and 2-3 days. The cream will settle on the top and the water on the bottom.
Step 2 – Turn the can upside down and open
Step 3 – Scoop out the coconut cream
Step 4 – Save the coconut water on the bottom for the mango topping and for future cooking
Wow, time is flying by, it’s been fun! I’m really loving the feedback from the earlier episodes. It’s helping me shape this podcast to what you want and need, to what you like and don’t like. So, please keep connecting with me, share your thoughts, ideas, struggles and accomplishments. I respond to everyone, so keep it coming. Over the last couple of weeks we’ve been working on shedding the old and embracing the new. In episode 2 we talked about letting go, last week we got organized and cut the physical clutter.
This week I’ve got Lisa Larter as my guest and we are going to be discussing how self-care is so important, and you have the power to choose your attitude and it’s time to cut out what is toxic in your life.
In this episode we talk about
The amazing benefits walking has to offer and how to get started
You choose your attitude
Understand what drives you and what drains you
‘Me’ time is so important
Pay attention to how experiences, food and situations make you feel
Get clear on what you don’t want, to understand what you do want
How to put it all into action with this weeks ‘Keep it Real Action Steps’
Thank you to everyone who sent me emails and messages sharing with me your goals and accomplishments after listening to last weeks episode the Art of Letting Go. If you haven’t listened to it yet, you can do so here. I’m so proud of you. You are taking control of your life and making shit happen for yourself. It makes my heart sing to hear all this positive feedback. So, let’s keep going. Now is not the time to stop. Let’s keep pushing ourselves and go further.
On this weeks episode I thought I would keep with the theme of a new year and of letting go. So why not let go of some of the physical stuff, the physical crap that maybe holding us back from what we want or that is creating unnecessary stress in our lives. Dawn Falcone is my guest this week and she will give us some tips on how we can do just that.
In this episode you will learn
Why it’s important to chew your food
What are two areas in your home to organize first for greatest impact and success
How you can get your kids (if you have any) involved in organizing
Viewing clutter raises your heart rate and creates more stress
What colours are best for your bedroom to promote better sleep
How to put it all into action with this weeks ‘Keep it Real Action Steps’
This week I am talking about the art of letting go, I’m going solo this week so I’ll try to entertain you as much as I can. It’s a new year, so it’s time for some resolutions right?
As I was thinking about this episode and how I wanted to start the new year. I was thinking about doing something on goal setting or new years resolutions, but then I thought, no, that’s boring and has been done so many times and do any of us really listen? Do new years resolutions really work? I think they do, but you’ve got to be in the right mindset. So, I started thinking about why some of us make these resolutions with ourselves and don’t actually complete them. There are a number of reasons for this, but one idea that came to mind was our past. Our past actions, failures, past thoughts or ideas.
Are we unable to fulfill theses resolutions because we’ve already told ourselves we can’t (subconsciously) because in the past we didn’t. Are we still hanging on to the past and what has happened (or didn’t happen). Are we unable to let go?
My thought was if we can let go of the past, let go of the should’s, let go of the could, let go of other people’s opinions, ideas and beliefs about ourselves then maybe we can move forward, remove the excuses, cut the crap and make shit happen for ourselves.
I’m going to give you 3 things to think about in this episode. I want to keep it as simple as possible and not over complicate this too much. But this is a big topic, so understand I’m just scratching the surface.
In this episode you will learn
Why it’s important to drink water immediately upon waking up
How to let go of what others think
How to let go of ‘should’
How to let go of negative thoughts
How to put it all into action with this weeks ‘Keep it Real Action Steps’
Step 1 – Wash the wild rice for several minutes until the water runs clear.
Step 2 – Place all ingredients (except bean sprouts) in a saucepan.
Step 3 – Bring to boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until all the water is absorbed and the rice is just beginning to stick to the bottom of the pot.
Step 4 – Turn off the heat and allow the rice to rest in the saucepan for about 5 -10 minutes.
Step 5 – Gently fluff the rice with a fork. Place rice in a bowl and garnish with bean sprouts.
First episode of the Cut the Crap & Keep it Real Podcast!
I’m so excited to share with you the very first episode of the Cut the Crap & Keep it Real Podcast. This is a no excuse approach to a healthier mind, body and soul. In this introductory episode I share with you a little about myself, where I’m from, why I started this podcast, what are my goals and ultimately who this show is for.
