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Raw Kale Slaw

1 head of kale 1 clove garlic 1/4 cup pine nuts – toasted 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes – chopped (variation – sliced kalamata olives) 1/4 cup Olive oil (walnut or flax seed oil also works well) 3 tbsp red... Continue »
By Coach D | 06 September 2011 | Nutrition, Recipes | , , , , , , |    

FREE! Nutrition for Performance Webinar – Alchemy CrossFit Nutrition Contest

Join Us this Thursday for a FREE webinar with Celebrity Nutritionist Haylie Pomroy. Tons of great info and a chance to get more of your questions answered by the person responsible for Robert Downey Jr’s Nutrition for IronMan 2.... Continue »
By Coach Morden | 13 April 2011 | Nutrition, Nutrition Challenge | , , , , , , |    

PRIZES ANNOUNCED!! Alchemy CrossFit Nutrition Challenge

At long last, and just in time before the challenge begins in earnest next week – Here are your Prizes for the Alchemy CrossFit Nutrition Challenge! Remember, these prizes will be drawn for out of a hat at the... Continue »
By Coach Morden | 20 March 2011 | Nutrition, Nutrition Challenge, Upcoming Events | , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments   

More Alchemy CrossFit Nutrition Challenge Information

Contest Details Winners will be determined by ballot 1 week after the end of the Contest (May 16th) with the winners notified by Saturday the 22nd of May. Just in time to celebrate on the May 24 long weekend=)... Continue »
By Coach Morden | 10 March 2011 | Nutrition, Nutrition Challenge, Upcoming Events | , , , , , , , |    

8 Week Nutrition Contest!

Alchemy CrossFit Presents: 8 week Nutrition Contest! Thousands of Dollars in Grand Prizes! Weekly Draws! 8 week Paleo or Vegetarian Whole Foods Meal Plan! Email and in Person Support! Starts March 21st Free For Members! $20 for non-members! Sign... Continue »
By Coach Morden | 03 March 2011 | Nutrition, Nutrition Challenge, Recipes, Upcoming Events | , , , , , , , , , | 22 Comments   

Don’t buy sports gels. Make them!

Here’s a recipe to make your own sports gels. The commercial brands (Hammer, Gu, Clifshot, Powerbar) all cost between $1.50 and $2.50 per 125 mL. Several have less than desirable ingredients, and some funky flavours that don’t appeal to... Continue »
By Coach D | 11 February 2011 | Nutrition, Recipes | |    

Red Cabbage & Brussels Sprout Salad

1/2 cup pine nuts 1 lb Brussels sprouts, quartered 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 6 tbsp olive oil or canola oil pinch sea salt & fresh ground pepper 6 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced 1/2 cup dried cranberries Wicked... Continue »
By Coach D | 08 February 2011 | Nutrition, Recipes | , , , , , , |    

Wicked Dressing

Another Paleo Salad dressing: 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp honey 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp chile powder 1/4 cup olive oil (or canola oil) pepper (can add a pinch of sea salt... Continue »
By Coach D | 07 February 2011 | Nutrition, Recipes | , , , , , , , |    

Paleo Salad Dressing

1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 small lemon squeezed 1-2 cloves of garlic 1/4 tsp fine mustard powder 1/4 tsp oregano 1/4 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp parsley pepper Combine all ingredients in a re-seal able container and shake well. Bookmark... Continue »
By Coach D | 07 February 2011 | Nutrition, Recipes | , , , , , , | 1 Comment   

Orange Almond Chai Balls

1 cup almond butter 1/2 cup raw liquid honey 1/2 cup hemp seeds 1/2 cup almonds, finely chopped 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder 1/4 cup flax seeds 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup dates, finely chopped 1/4 cup dry... Continue »
By Coach D | 01 February 2011 | Recipes | , , , , , , , | 1 Comment