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Herb and Mustard Marinated Lamb Chops

August 20, 2019 by Lilah Wise Leave a Comment

This recipe is our favorite summer lamb recipe. It’s expensive, so we only do it a couple of times per year but I make a lot as they are so easy to throw on the grill. They are best eaten with your hands so make sure to have plenty of napkins handy!

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Marinated Lamb Chops

This is our favorite recipe that I've been making for almost 14 years. The tang of the vinegar helps tenderize the lamb and is the perfect counterbalance to the gaminess. The flavors of rosemary, garlic and mustard are rich and delicious. I always buy extra to make sure everyone has enough!

Ingredients

  • 3 racks lamb chops, trimmed and cut into individual chops
  • 2 cloves garlic (or 1 large), chopped
  • 1 T dijon mustard
  • 2 T red wine vinegar
  • 3 T chopped fresh rosemary (or try a combination of rosemary & fresh mint), or any herbs, like tarragon and thyme
  • 2 pinches sea salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine mustard, garlic, vinegar, herbs, olive oil,  jvdn fm pinches sea salt in a bowl and mix well. 
  2. Place chops in a large bowl or ziplock bag and pour marinade over lamb, making sure to coat evenly. 
  3. Marinate for at least 1 hour, longer if possible. Make sure to remove chops from the fridge about 30 minutes before cooking.
  4. Salt and grind fresh pepper over lamb chops before cooking. 
  5. Prepare grill or grill pan over medium high heat until hot and smoking.
  6. Grill each chop about 1 minute per side until medium rare (err on the side of less). Let chops sit for 10 minutes before devouring. 

Filed Under: recipe, Uncategorized Tagged With: carnivore, dairy-free, easy health, gluten-free, healthy recipe, keto, lamb chops, main dishes, meat, paleo, quick, recipes

Elections & Eating: Some thoughts

November 7, 2018 by Lilah Wise Leave a Comment

Phew.

It’s a beautiful day here in New York, after a dreary and anxious election day. I’m so glad it’s over. I know people on both sides of the aisle are relieved and frustrated.

What does this have to do with eating, you ask. Good question.

There is a lot of noise out there, political and otherwise. The Food Wars are always in full tilt. Go Vegan! Paleo! Keto! Keto-Vegan!

Just like political parties, it can become a huge distraction from the actual issues (food quality & safety). The powers that be want you to claim sides, they want to split you into camps. And inside you probably have a “good food/bad food” side, too. If you eat well one day, you are GOOD. If you eat poorly one day, you are BAD. Notice the language.

It’s not “Boy, I made some really good choices today. I feel good.” No, no, it’s much more punishing than that, isn’t it? How do we get off the teeter-totter of eating and step into nourishing ourselves?

We have to recognize that we are all different. What works for one person, even within the same diet framework, may not work for another. That’s a good thing. It means each person can decide for him or herself which foods make you thrive or not. Just as a rancher in Colorado may have an entirely different relationship to guns than a teenager in urban Baltimore. We need to understand both sides and be able to come together on ways to reduce gun violence. But sticking to your camp and demonizing the other side won’t work. Nothing gets done and people become more divided.

The Food Wars are just noise. Just as the political parties want us to pick factions. Thus, we ignore real issues (racism, social justice, corporate greed, inequality) that are driving the health of our nation.

Whether you are vegan, Paleo, Ketogenic or some combination, there are real issues we need to care about when it comes to food and eating. Whether you eat meat or dairy, for example, the emphasis needs to be on food access and quality.

  1. Eat real whole foods as much as possible. This means strictly limiting packaged foods. (Yes, including “healthy” cereals.) Vegans can eat junk; Paleo eaters can overdo the sugar consumption. Look BEYOND the label! In fact, if it comes with a label, don’t buy it.
  2. BUY LOCAL & SUPPORT FARMERS. If you eat meat and dairy, find local farms that are practicing ethical and sustainable farming. It’s better for YOU, it’s better for the ENVIRONMENT and it’s better for the farmers.
  3. Reduce your sugar intake. Sugar is hidden in everything and disguised by a few dozen names. Be savvy and be aware of how much you are ingesting, as sugar is linked to many major diseases and health issues.
  4. What you put on your plate reflects your values. Want to see healthier kids? Don’t buy soda. Don’t bring things into your house you don’t want to eat. Want to eat less meat? Only eat out at places that have sustainably raised meats. You always have a choice.
  5. Think beyond the good/bad. No one but you is punishing yourself for digging into a bag of Cheetos. But don’t let that derail you from what’s true for you. Can you do better? Sure. Do we all have days when we are just getting by and doing the best we can? Yes. We are human beings, not objects. But you also need to know what’s in your food which the food companies are loath to share.
  6. Don’t try to change minds BUT be open-minded. If you’re a Keto eater and it’s changed your life, great. Show by example how you have regained your health instead of lecturing people on what they should do. This is harder than it seems. Everyone nowadays thinks they are “woke”. Great. If you are asked about your food choices, by all means, share what you have learned about yourself. Otherwise, eat and let eat. And listen. You never know, you may learn something.

I hope that as a nation we can get to some of the real root causes of our problems. But we can only do so when we have access to real information and stop listening to the screaming sides. Each of us has the power to change ourselves and, by extension, our communities.

For more information on how health coaching can help you, contact me.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: diets, farming, Food Babe, health coaching, health habits, keto, local food, nutrition, paleo, plant-based, politics, sugar, sustainability, vegan, wellness

Green Detox Smoothie

November 1, 2018 by Lilah Wise Leave a Comment

I LOVE HALLOWEEN.

But I HATE the day after Halloween. My kids’ behavior is atrocious, I’m tired and the house is a mess. It’s only once a year that my kids get to have “real” sugar, as they call it. And it’s enough. They have to go through withdrawal like a drug addict and it’s super unpleasant.

And of course, who doesn’t sneak a 3 Musketeers or a Reese’s cup on Halloween? I know I do.

So here’s a great smoothie for breakfast, lunch or a snack to beat back bloat and decrease inflammation.  Your body will thank you!

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Green Detox Smoothie

Prep 5 mins

Inactive 2 mins

Total 7 mins

Author Lilah Wise, Naturally Whole

Yield 1 smoothie

Dark leafy green vegetables and celery have potent health benefits. 

Celery alone has been shown to reduce blood pressure as well as bloating and increases hydration. But be careful to ALWAYS buy organic celery as conventional celery is one of the "Dirty Dozen". For more about this, visit EWG.org. 

Healthy fats in hemp seeds and avocado help keep you satisfied and help balance blood sugar. Avocado also makes this smoothie creamy and thick! 

Ingredients

  • 1 apple, chunked
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 T hemp seeds
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 stalks organic celery
  • 1 large fistful of organic romaine lettuce, spinach or kale
  • 1 coin of fresh ginger, optional
  • 1 scoop collagen protein powder (omit if vegan)
  • 1/4 avocado

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingedients in high-speed blender. 
  2. Blend (add more water if necessary). 
  3. Enjoy

Courses Any time

Cuisine Healthy

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: detox, green juice, healthy habits, healthy recipe, keto, smoothie, vegan, vegetarian

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