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5 Bean & Quinoa Salad

This salad makes a perfect lunch or post workout meal I hope you enjoy it as much as I have! :) 

Salad:

• 2 cups mixed beans (chickpeas, navy, kidney, pinto, & Lima)
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1/2 cup diced peppers (red, yellow, orange, green)
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1 bunch of asparagus heads 
• 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds

Begin by soaking, rinsing, and cooking the beans.When they are finished place in a bowl to chill in the fridge. Next you will need to rinse and cook the quinoa. When the quinoa is finished, add it to the beans in the fridge, and continue to chill. Then you will need to lightly steam the asparagus and then cut the bottom part of the stalks off. Again add this to the bowl in the fridge and chill. Next chop up your rainbow of peppers and red onion, then add these to the bowl as well. Add the sunflower seeds. Once everything is in the bowl in the fridge, keep chilling until completely cool.


Dressing:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 drops agave nectar
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 tea spoon kelp flakes
• 1 tablespoon oregano    lled sal

Combine all these ingredients in small mixing bowl and whisk together. Then remove the already chilled salad from the fridge. Then pour the desired amount of dressing over your salad. Then toss and serve! 

*Tip*  Let this salad marinate in the fridge over night for more intense flavor! 

Please comment and let me know what you think and if this is a new fav!

 
 



 
 

Up and coming this week

For my first true post I will be writing "Are all supplements created equal?" I will be discussing the difference in quality of supplements on the market. As well as what to look for when making an informed and intelligent purchase. Look for this post this weekend. Also a recipe to follow later today!

Happy health everyone :)

Welcome!

Welcome! I'm Lady Health Freak! My goal for this blog is for this to become your "goto" place for all information/advice to do with health, fitness, and nutrition.

 

A little bit about me... I have been a vegetarian for over 21 years. I truly accredit my interest and passion for health/fitness/nutrition to this choice, that's really where it all began. I was constantly being questioned by friends and family members "Where are you going to get your protein or iron from?" or just flat out being told my choice was unhealthy. This inspired me to begin my educational journey into the health and wellness industry.

 

I attended the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, Canada's leading and most renowned Holistic Nutrition course and educational institute. There I studied for my Registered Holistic Nutritionist diploma (RHN). I also received my Digestive Care Advisor certificate from Renew Life Canada.

I have gone on to do various volunteer work in my community. Such as: hands on work at Wise Acres, a local organic farm, Kingston health and wellness expo, and Serenity within spa. I also have spent over a year employed with the company Nutrition House, and am currently employed with Herbal Magic Canada.

 

As I delved deeper into a healthier lifestyle, I discovered my love for fitness and being active. I loved it so much, I decided to start training myself and have been contemplating competing in figure shows. I have a passion for discovering new workouts and am consistently looking for ways to improve my established routine any way possible.

 

So yeah there is a little bit about me. All comments and or questions are most welcome! I would love for this blog to be as interactive as possible!

 

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"The doctor of the future will give no medicines, but will interest patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause of disease."

 Thomas Edison