"Last Christmas I gave you my heart, and the very next day you gave"... me these awesome grain-free gingerbread cookies! Everyone and their mother have enjoyed a super chewy gingerbread cookie but for those of you who like your ginger more pillowy-soft and cakey than snappy, these grain-free paleo friendly gingerbread cookies are what Sweat Nation created for you. These soft and cakey gingerbread cookies bursting with coconut nectar flavor and warm wintery spices are ready-ma

"What do you think for this year's boot camp?" I asked Kim on a Sunny, humid Sunday while chatting with her at her booth at the Miami book fair. "Grilled Pineapple" she said without hesitation. "Ok, ill see what I figure out." That conversation was the inspiration for this recipe. After looking up ideas on how to create a healthier, creative version of pancakes that hasn't already been placed on the site. I came up with this paleo pina colada pancake recipe. After all, who do

There is not a week that goes by that I don't mention the benefits of bone broth. Common in many cultures, broths made from animal bones are used as a health tonic with benefits that range from general wellness and disease prevention to high-end athletic performance. Broth-drinking is trending into popularity. With that said, let's take a look, or better yet a sip at the guide below. You'll then have a better understanding of why you may want to add bone broth to your nutriti

I can remember the very first time I had Tom Kha Gai Soup. Rollerblading down Hollywood beach in South Florida in my late 20's, while on a date with a very nice young lady. I was beginning to allow my taste buds to grow up and try new foods. Besides, who wants to look like they're "uncultured" while on a date? I decided to see what this Tom Kha Gai soup was all about. This experience was towards the beginning of my wellness journey. Here I am a decade later, still grateful to

What's good Sweat Nation?! Everyone loves buffalo sauce-flavored anything, right? Or is that just me? I can still remember the very first time I had buffalo wings in high school. My life changed for the better after that day at the Denny's in Coral Gables, Florida. Wings are still one of my favorite things. I get excited anytime I make buffalo sauce anything. It really is popular finger food. It's a staple at gatherings and sporting events, and because for those of us that lo

This instant pot AIP carnitas recipe makes a lot of meat. So plan to have leftovers, or use it for Taco Tuesday Through Saturday. Which if you're as busy as I can tend to get, having food batched and ready to go is the way to go. You could use a smaller pork shoulder, or freeze the leftover meat for the future. You do you Bubu! Here's What You Need.... Prep Time:10 minutes Cook Time:45 minutes Total Time:50 minutes Servings:6-8 Ingredients 3–4-pound pork shoulder 1 onion, dic

Let's take it back to the beginning. A beginning that we all share in common. its the first action we take after leaving our mother's womb. Ready? Ok, in 3....2...1. Take a deep breath. Feel your chest rise and fall? How does that feel? How do you know you're doing it right? Right or wrong, it's essential. Sweat Nation, let's go over and clarify a few breathing exercises that will serve to relieve stress, improve focus, and even lower your blood pressure. I was on a hike with

I'm always taken aback by all the knowledge Dr. Rhonda Patrick holds in her head. She digs deep and fleshes out the through tons of research. One of her top recommendations is eating seafood. Unfortunately, I have a seafood intolerance. When I eat it, I begin to get a rash that starts in my arms and depending on how much I eat, it spreads from there. I know many of you in Sweat Nation love seafood, and since I take my role as a wellness curator seriously. I want to help you o

If you ever have a chance to come to Davie, Fl you should, of course, let me know so we can hang out. Somewhere we can go while you're in town is to one of my favorite places, Foodtown. Foodtown is an international grocery store that literally is like walking into the world. I wish I could tell you a specific part of the world, but it has so many items from all over the world that it's like the cuisine from all over the world is all in this one place. It does have a bit of a

When I was a regular at Toastmasters Coconut Grove, then president Carol Ellis- Cutler who had a very bright personality type. You know the type where positive, radiant energy flows out with a hearty lighthearted smile and laugh. She gave me a boxset of C.D's, Yes I come from a time where I carried around a booklet c.ds! What grabs me by the bubu is that for the life of me, I can't remember the name of that set. You see, that was from a time where I hadn't developed the habit

When I get a new toy I sure like to play with it. Since adding the Sous vide to my cooking tool-set I've been an experimenting machine. This recipe is one you can prepare before you go to work or before you go to bed. The 12 hour cook time will make it worth the wait. I'm not even going to jump into some story about how great these are. Here, just make this recipe! Serves: 6 Here's What You Need... Serves 6 Bone-in short ribs 1 tablespoon FalkSalt Smoked ¼ teaspoon freshly gr

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Approximately three years ago I seriously began to consider the application of Intermittent Fasting. When I would bring the idea of it up with clients, I would see their eyes start to widen with a tilt of their heads wondering to themselves how could I be crazy enough even to consider trying this idea. Fast forward to the present. Now, I've got clients asking with more frequency "How do you Intermittent Fast? Are 16 hours better than 14, or 12? Should I do a 24 hour fast? Etc

The great thing about embarking on a nutritional protocol like AIP is all the cool new recipes you get to experiment with. With experimentation comes new tips and tricks that you pick up to add to your gourmet creating tool kit. We gave making a dairy-free, gluten-free, tomato sauce-free pizza a try, and if I may say, it came out gourmet AF! Here's What You Need... PREP TIME - 10 MINS COOK TIME - 12 MINS TOTAL TIME - 22 MINS Serves: 8 INGREDIENTS Cassava Dough 2 cups

The recipe for Kitchari came into my awareness while listening to an episode of the Ben Greenfield podcast. The idea came to try the recipe to see how my body would respond to the liver cleansing that this recipe claims. I'm currently four days in, and my body feels well. You can follow along on my journey on my @flipawesomeaguilera account on IG. I've been posting my body data and how I've been feeling. Why would you want to do a liver cleanse anyway? The liver is a central

By its very nature, life can often feel difficult and stressful. It requires continuous, sustained mental, emotional, and physical exertion that can leave us feeling worn down and in desperate want to getaway. But, let me ask you this, what if that sense that you need a break from the day-in-day-out of it all becomes something more? Feeling stressed and unmotivated happens. Let's go over some "hacks" to avoid burnout. If you’re extremely exhausted and feeling detached and ine

Chia seeds are a delicious and nutrition-packed treat. We use them all the time here in the Sweat Nation Kitchen. Chia seeds, you can think of them as mini powerhouses packing more calcium than milk(you want less dairy anyways), more antioxidants than blueberries(excellent add on), and more Omega-3 than Salmon. Their texture can make your treat interesting, they're so versatile and are a great protein-packed addition to many recipes because of their ability to thicken and gel

This year the mission was to make the juiciest turkey ever. Have you heard this one? " I don't really like turkey, it's too dry." You may have also heard the last turkey was dry on top, moist at the leg and thighs, but not too flavorful. Here at Sweat Nation, we're not about that eating something less desirable life. Life is too precious for all that noise. This time we brought three recipes together to create what was a hit for our family thanksgiving dinner. The research wa

Some of you that have come across me know that I have a podcast addiction. Actually, addiction may be an understatement. You may wonder what Is it that I get out of listening to podcasts. I get so much out of them. First, it's a great use of time in the south Florida traffic machine. Second, it exposes me to new ideas. Lastly it challenges me to overcome that part of myself that wants everything to come easy. 1) Be it in South Florida, LA, or on a rural farm in the Dakotas. U

"I didn't even get into this to lose weight. I wanted to try it because of all the health benefits towards longevity and anti-aging." is what Alain told me as we began to discuss time-restricted eating. What is time-restricted eating? Why might you want to give it a shot? Heres an intro course, Time Restricted Eating 101. Time-restricted eating is when you restrict your feeding time to a window throughout the day. The way I have been experimenting is I eat between 12:00 pm -