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Coconut tumeric stir-fry with golden potatoes and tofu

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-...

Body and mind stir-fry creation

Fuel your body with real food because your body needs fuel to function, to thrive, to live, to be happy. Don't watch the clock. Don't say you're being bad. Don't regret what you choose to put into your body. Don't say you're cheating. Don't worry/stress about what other people are doing, what others may think or what others may assume. Own your actions. Feed your body throughout the day when your brain and body need energy. As I was seeing and charting on patients today in the hospital today, I couldn't help but think (as I always do) about how grateful I am to have a body that is well, happy and healthy. Every time you think about (or do) body bash or voluntarily restrict food that can be used for fuel or for health, consider reframing your thoughts. That same body that you think is fat, ugly or gross or just messed up or failed you, is the same body that you push to cross finishing lines, wakes you up in the morning to take care of yo...