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Healthy Recipe- Moroccan Marinated Chicken

Moroccan Marinated Chicken

by Gavan on November 5, 2010

How many times have you had dry boring bland chicken? It’s one of the easiest meats to over cook yet is also one of the best to absorb flavour. I’ve cooked many a bird but this marinade is probably one of my faves (hopefully I haven’t said that before).
To show you how versatile this ol’ bird is here’s a few other recipes.

RECIPE:

Serves 4-6

2 whole organic chickens- portioned (breasts, drumsticks, thighs)
1 cup chicken broth or water

Click here for the FULL RECIPE

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New Classes!

Dana and I have added some new classes to the Small Group Fit Club! The new schedule is posted underneath the events calendar! Check it out, unlimited kick butt classes for only $99 a month! Nutrition plan and home program included, it doesn't get any sweeter than this:) Hope to see you all at class!

WORKSHOP
RESOURCING
IN A HECTIC WORLD
Presenting tools for identifying, releasing and preventing the effects of “normal” stress and trauma
Presented by Char Huber, Certified Trauma Therapist

Goals:
 Define & relate stress, overwhelm & trauma
 Identify stressors/triggers
 Explore brain and nervous system physiology and
 Nervous system charge/discharge function
 Learn techniques to discharge the nervous system response
 Identify and learn to apply Resources as a technique
 Regain a sense of resiliency so you may ride the tides of life!



WHEN: Sundays – 3/13 & 3/20/11 12 – 3 p.m. (Follow-up session - tbd)
WHERE: Affinity Health Care 3333 South Wadsworth unit A106 Lakewood, CO 80227 Located on the back side of the Vitamin Cottage off GIrton and Wadsworth.

For registration and payment options: www.TheCFCT.com Look under classes and click on the Resourcing page
Registration 2 weeks prior - $50 Day of workshop - $60
Class size limited to 16

Celery & Parmesan Salad
serves 4-6

Don’t worry you don’t have to like celery to like this delicious salad. Also Celery is a great source of Calcium, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C-COOL!

1/2 C. good olive oil
2 t grated lemon zest
1/4 c +1T fresh squeezed lemon juice(3 lemons)
2 T minced shallots
1 t celery seed
1/2 t celery salt
1/2 t anchovy paste
1 1/2 t salt
1 t pepper
5 c thinly sliced celery hearts, tender leaved included-slice very thin on an angle(about 12 stalks)
4 oz chunk aged parmesean cheese
2/3 c toasted walnuts coarsely chopped

At least 1 hour before you plan to serve the salad, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, 1/4 c lemon juice, shallots celery seed, anchovy paste, 1 t salt and pepper. Place celery in a mixing bowl and toss it with the 1 T lemon juice and 1/2 t salt. (even though these ingredients are in the dressing, believe me---this step makes a difference.) Add dressing to moisten well. Cover add refrigerate for at least ah hour to allow the celery to crisp and the flavors to develop. When ready to serve, arrange the celery on a platter, shave the parmesean onto the celery with a vegetable peeler or paring knife, then sprinkle with walnuts and serve immediately.
I also like to add a bed of mixed greens underneath

BRINGING IN 2011!!!

The time is now to take a hold of your health!

NEW CLASS SCHEDULES! Starting January 3rd, 2011 I am joining forces with some of the best Personal Trainers in Denver! For $99 a month you can attend unlimited classes! If you sign up for a 24 Day Challenge from now until January 31, 2011, I will give you one month of classes free or $10 off regular training sessions for a month!

 

Class schedule includes:

Monday-

6 a.m. Met Blast Boot Camp- Dana

9 a.m. Met Blast Boot Camp- Dana

Tuesday-

12 p.m. Power Circuit- Dana

6 p.m. Pump and Crunch- Erin

Wednesday-

6 a.m. Met Blast Boot Camp- Dana

9 a.m. Met Blast Boot Camp- Dana

Thursday-

12 p.m. Power Circuit- Dana

6 p.m. Pump and Crunch- Erin

Friday-

6 a.m. Pump and Crunch- Erin

9 a.m. Pump and Crunch- Erin

Saturday-

9 a.m. Power Circuit- Dana every first and third Saturday

                                Erin every second and fourth Saturday

 

Met Blast Boot Camp- High Powered Metabolic Workout- The latest science for the best fat burning featuring TRX suspension training, Kettlebells, sleds, ropes and more!

Pump and Crunch- Strength and endurance training with a focus on core, cardio, and functional training!

Power Circuit- combination of TRX suspension training, cardio and strength intervals!

 

Erin has worked with hundreds of people to help them attain their health and fitness goals. Her clients ranged from weight loss clients, to high end athletes, to people who just wanted to take care of them selves and their bodies.

If your goals include losing weight, body sculpting, gaining lean mass, increasing endurance, sport specific training, or increasing your quality of life, you will get it here! Call today for a FREE consultation!