I was experimenting and made a vegan chocolate mousse using silken tofu. It came out pretty yummy and with fresh berries and cinnamon on top, it’s a nice treat with a bit of protein (the way I made it comes out to 111 calories per serving with 6 grams of protein) If you look below you’ll see the ingredientsI used and corresponding nutritional info. Steps are as follows: - Drain package of silken tofu and add to blender/food processor - Add cocoa powder*, maple syrup**, monk fruit sweetener, and melted dark chocolate* to food processor and blend until a smooth consistency is achieved. * You can add more chocolate to the mix for a more chocolatey flavor. **you can also add more (or less) maple syrup. I used a small amount of maple syrup then opted to add in some monk fruit sweetener to add some additional sweetness without too many calories)….(just make sure to adjust because this will affect nutritional information - Add a small amount of guar gum to facilitate thickening - Pour into four containers and put in fridge for at least 4 hours to set Eat alone or too with fresh berries, nuts, cinnamon, etc! Enjoy!

I used to love Flamin’ Hot Cheetos as a kid and used to regularly down a bag every week (not the best idea, I know, but I was a kid!) Recently I discovered a plant based dupe for those tasty suckers, and I gotta say, it definitely satisfied. If you love:loved Flamin’ Hot Cheetos as much as me, Check out Peatos Crunchy FieryCurls!

The internet is full of routine activities that you MUST do before you workout so that you can “activate the right muscles and skyrocket your metabolism” And all this other BS. Truth is there’s only two things you need to do before you train: - Eat a energizing snack - Mobilize your joints Here’s why: To train hard and push heavy weights, you need energy. The key is in finding the right energy. Preworkouts and supplements are just high caffeine dopamine hits that give you a massive boost in energy followed by the worst crashes ever Instead aim for high protein, complex carb meals with some healthy fats as well - these guys will keep you satiated, provide a consistent flow of energy and make you feel amazing after your workout. Here’s some examples: - Protein bar - PB&J sandwich - Protein shake with soy milk and peanut butter - Seitan sausage and sweet potatoes The goal isn’t to make it super filling, but enough to feel good and train without nausea - I’d recommend eating this at least 30-60 min before training. Second - mobilize This is essentially “warming up” your joints to lift heavy without pulling something. Most of us sit all day and sleep with poor posture so the least you can do is a few mobility movements to get your joints warmed up nice. This will ensure you can do each movement with proper form and proper range of motion. Here’s some examples: - Arm circles - Knee hug rotations - Lunges - Leg swings Keep the stretches for AFTER you train (i’ll talk about this in more detail in another post) Now go hit them weights! Abhi

I follow @theflexibledietinglofestyle on Instagram and decided to try one of his recipes. It came out so good! (I used Trader Joe’s vegan sausage link vs pepperoni for my pizza. 794 calories and 62.2 grams protein for the entire pizza!

One of the most common challenges I see clients experiences is finding the energy to prioritize their health. With work, social obligations, relationships, admin stuff and cleaning - it can be easy to feel like time is not on your side and that optimum health is just something people with time have And it makes sense that you feel this way Working crazy hours + no breaks + poor nutrition + alcohol to relax + poor sleep This is the perfect formula for creating a never-ending cycle of feeling more and more drained every single day (and hence relying on substances like caffeine to "power you through") Luckily there's a way out. Enter "mini rests" Most of us think that rests are only needed in the gym between sets of lifting heavy weight - aka only needed for physical stress placed on the body. (e.g. 8 sets of squats, followed by 60s of resting) But we neglect that mental stress is also the same thing. When we engage in 'work', you're 'working out' the brain. And without giving yourself mini rest sessions in between, you're doing the equivalent of bicep curls for 8 hrs straight, no breaks! Stress + proper rest = growth Stress + poor rest = burnout + reliance on external substances for energy So how do you do this in a way where your boss doesn't catch you powernapping at 10am? Simple: 90 min of focused work, 10 min break (non-work) That's it. And by break, I mean go for a walk, stand up and drink some water, listen to something - anything that isn't work. Giving yourself mini breaks between 90 min sessions of focused work will not only help you get more done in shorter periods of time, but allow you to come home with energy you didn't know you had. And when you combine this with eating right and prioritizing sleep, you become OPTIMIZED. Try it out and let me know your thoughts :D P.S. if you want to fully optimize your nutrition, movement, energy and stress levels, then DM me the word "energy" and I'll help you out