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Chocolate + Coconut Pineapple Bites

Y’all know my buddy Laura Ruben? She is an insanely good cook. She crafts delicious meals with simple, healthy ingredients. You have probably sampled her handiwork at Fluid’s summer client parties and she was the head chef on our Hawaii retreats. Her latest creation, these chocolate pineapple bites are the perfect summer treat! Try this healthy dessert at your next backyard barbeque and let me know what you think.

This simple recipe relies on the amazing flavors and nutrition of each of the few ingredients. I love the Del Monte Gold pineapple because it’s not as acidic as some other varieties. One of my favorite fruits, pineapple is jam packed with Vitamin C, Manganese and healthy fiber. The deep dark chocolate balances the pineapple’s tartness, while the coconut adds crunch.

Ingredients:

One Del Monte Gold pineapple

Two cups of dark chocolate chips (60% cacao or higher)

Two Tablespoons of coconut oil (click here for my favorite brand)

One cup organic shredded coconut (I like Bob’s Red Mill unsweetened)

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Directions:

1. Peel, core and cut the pineapple into rings, and then into bite sized chunks.

2. Place the pineapple pieces on a paper towel on a plate, core side up and spear with a toothpick.

3. Pour shredded coconut into a bowl.

4. Melt chocolate and coconut oil in the top level of a double boiler until it is smooth and creamy. (or microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth)

5. Let the chocolate cool slightly. Dip pineapple in chocolate sauce, roll in coconut flakes (sides first, then bottom), set on a plate and refrigerate.

Enjoy!

 

Anne McCranie is a Sellwood, (Portland) Oregon based Personal Trainer and Licensed Massage Therapist. She offers these recipes to tickle your taste buds. Please see your medical professional for specific dietary advice.

 

Massage Therapy Helps Relieve Plantar Fasciitis Pain

Who do you know who suffers from foot pain due to plantar fasciitis (or fasciosis)? Did you know that a short bout –  even ten minutes – of deep tissue massage combined with stretching has been shown to alleviate plantar fasciitis pain?

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Plantar fasciitis often presents as severe pain on the bottom of one or both feet. The pain is usually worse in the morning. The plantar (sole of the foot) muscles are often tender to the touch and may contain myofascial trigger points. Massage therapy and stretching are increasingly being viewed as natural, less invasive alternatives to surgery or injections.

Click here fer the details of a recent study showing how soft tissue work can reduce pain and inflammation.

What would it feel like to wake up pain free? What if you could move in a way that brings you joy? Imagine running, jumping, skipping, or even walking without giving a second thought to your injury. Sound good?

Call Anne today to chat for free about what has worked for her and her clients and how you can live pain free. (503) 705-4762

 

Anne McCranie is a Portland (Sellwood) Oregon based Personal Trainer and Licensed Massage Therapist. She loves talking about and working on healthy and unhealthy feet. She has seen it all – bunions, hammer toes, flat feet, high arches. Call her today to set up your initial consultation and craft a plan to move towards greater foot health.

 

Mother’s Day Massage Gift Certificates Availble Now

Mother’s Day is this Sunday May 11th.

No present? No worries. Anne has got you covered with a massage gift certificate.

Purchase your gift certificate prior to May 10th and Anne will include a 2 oz. jar of Fluid’s new all natural body butter for Mom to take home with her.

Call Anne today for your Mother’s Day massage gift certificate.

Here is Anne with her mom and Grannie. Love you!

 

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Curried Quinoa Salad

Here is a light and flavorful spring salad that is loaded with crunchy veggies, protein packed quinoa, Greek yogurt, and gently spiced with curry and lime!

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Salad Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups quinoa, cooked

1/2 lb broccoli florets, steamed

1/4 cup toasted almonds, coarsely chopped

2 large celery stalks, diced

1 apple, cored and diced (tossed in 1 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice)

1/4 cup raisins

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

2 green onions, chopped

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Dressing:

1/2 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt

Juice from half a small lemon or lime

1 tsp Dijon mustard

2 tsp curry powder

pinch of cayenne

3 Tbsp olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

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Directions:

1. Steam broccoli, and toast and chop almonds. Cook quinoa according to package directions. I cooked mine in the rice cooker, one cup of quinoa to two cups water or broth for about 20 minutes. Let everything chill.

2. Combine all salad ingredients.

3. In a separate bowl whisk together all dressing ingredients.

4. Toss the salad and dressing together.

Enjoy!

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This keeps well for a few days in the fridge, and is particularly crisp and refreshing if chilled in the fridge for a few hours prior to serving!

Anne McCranie is a Portland, Oregon based personal trainer and Licensed Massage Therapist. She offers this recipe to tickle your taste buds. Please see your medical professional for specific dietary advice. Do you have a favorite recipe to share? Email Anne Anne@FluidPortland.com or post a comment below.

 

 

Do You Know Alice? The Wayward Seamstress Designs and Crafts Custom Clothing Here In Sellwood

Have you met Alice? Let me introduce you…

You may have met her in Pilates classes here at Fluid World Headquarters. She hails from the bay area and now makes Sellwood her home. She never wears matching socks, and is fast becoming one of my favorite people!

Alice has been sewing for 28 years. She designs and crafts custom clothing and costumes including wedding gowns and bridesmaids dresses.

Who do you know who is getting married, or attending a wedding, a graduation, or another special event this summer? Send her to Alice for a custom creation that will have her looking and feeling her best.

For photos and more information about her work visit her blog.

Looking for a wedding or special occasion dress? Contact Alice at:

waywardseamstress@gmail.com

Anne McCranie is a Portland Oregon based Personal Trainer and Licensed Massage Therapist. She loves spreading the word about good people. Email her at anne@fluidportland.com.