Trimarni Coaching and Nutrition

Coconut tumeric stir-fry with  golden potatoes and tofu Ingredients to serve 2  1 medium golden potato (cubed) 1 package firm tofu (cubed) 1 bag Asian style veggies (Frozen) - if you have extra time, let them de-thaw in 'fridge or counter top for at least 30 minutes, until soft. Tumeric 1/2 - 1 cup coconut milk Peanuts Olive oil (Want leftovers? Double up this recipe!) 1. In large skillet, (or wok) heat to medium and add a little olive oil and cook tofu until slightly brown on the sides. Toss every 2-3 minutes for even cooking. 2. While tofu is cooking for 5-8 minutes, place cubed golden potato in microwave and cook for 3-4 minutes or until soft (you may also boil or oven-bake your potato until soft). Keep skin on for more nutritional value.  3. Add potato to tofu in skillet/wok and add 1/2 cup coconut milk and 2-3 tsp of tumeric.  4. Add frozen veggies to your skill and stir until veggies are lightly tossed in coconut milk.  5. Cook for 20-...

I hope you enjoy my latest yummy Trimarni creation!! Perfect on cottage cheese, topping yogurt, in milk or by the handful.  Don't forget to yum! Apple cinnamon, peanut butter granola 2 cups oats 1/4 cup honey 1 tbsp nut butter 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut 1 tbsp chia sheeds 1/8 tsp salt 1/4 cup almonds (chopped) 1 large apple (chopped - Gala) 1 tbsp ground cinnamon Olive oil 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  2. Rub a little olive oil on a large baking sheet to lightly cover the sheet until shiny 3. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.  4. Mix with clean hands (this is the fun sticky part!) 5. Pour yummy contents on to baking sheet and spread all around dish. 6. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove sheet and toss granola.  7. Bake for additional 10-15 minutes or until slightly golden brown.  8. Keep refrigerated in air-tight container for up to 3 days (if it lasts that long).  This will not be a su...

As a dietitian, there are many food and lifestyle related topics to discuss when it comes to heart health. Last year, when I was asked by News4Jax to talk about the health benefits of chocolate and wine, I thought to myself, " this will be one yummy segment!"   You can watch the segment  HERE: EAT DRINK AND BE MERRY As we all know from the media and research, dark chocolate packs a great heart-healthy punch. Although bitter to many, up to 1.5 ounces of dark chocolate a day (I recommend >60% cacao) alongside a balanced heart healthy diet is the way to go. Whether it is due to the nutrient compound found in chocolate or just the way it makes most people feel inside after taking one bite, chocolate alone has been shown to improve cardiovascular health (lowering LDL cholesterol and blood pressure), reduce inflammation, control appetite (ex. overeating/excessive snacking), increase insulin sensitivity, reduce blood clot risk by improving blood flow and improve ...