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Breaking The Fast

Right here, this is the way to Break The Fast.

Bacon, Avocado, and then an Egg baked right in the center.

This is what I call “Just chillin’ with my Baes.”

BACON

Bacon. Mmmm… Sounds amazing. Bacon contains Choline which is a micronutrient that aides in brain development and has many health benefits. BUT steer clear of nitrates, make sure you’re purchasing the right bacon from the right sources. Bacon with MSG will just make you stupid.

AVOCADO

Avocado contains monounsaturated fat. It’s a healthy fat. The avocado supports nutrient absorption from other foods as well as increasing HDL, the good cholesterol.

EGG

We all know the egg is an amazing source of protein. Unfortunately, it can be underutilized due to the bad rep it received for contributing to heart disease. As it turns out, that is not true. In fact, our bodies need fat and cholesterol. What we don’t need are refined carbohydrates made from ingredients not found in nature. Carbohydrates make you fat, cause inflammation, and contribute to heart disease. We definitely do not need to be eating Egg Beaters and there is absolutely no reason to be throwing away the yolks. Nourish your body, eat the whole egg. Read Eat the Yolks by Liz Wolfe.

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BAEs

  • Half your avocados
  • Scoop 1 tsp from each center
  • Create a separation from the skin and the fruit using a spoon or butterknife.
  • Tuck bacon in the space made around the avocado creating a bacon bowl for the egg
  • Crack egg into center of the bowl you have created
  • Note* use muffin pan to keep BAE’S upright.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes until your egg is done the way you like it.

Serve it as is. The skin is very easy to remove from the fruit.

Sweet Tooth?

Don’t worry. Chocolate is a food group. And these Choconut Date Bites have organic cocoa powder. carob chips, and shredded coconut to satisfy your sweet tooth. Be sure to indulge in your sweets and carbohydrates in the evening to avoid sugar crashes during the day. Think about it, our ancestors woke up early and hunted, essentially training. They were preparing for the evening feast, which would often include carbohydrates such as fruits and berries gathered during the day. Let’s remember in a more modern day, sugar and chocolate were associated with wealth and was unobtainable to the common folk. What also was associated with wealth?… Gluttony and obesity.  So, I say eat chocolate and be rich. Just make sure to get the good stuff and THE REAL STUFF. Stay away from the drug store candy bars. 

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Choconut Date Bites:

Yields: 18

Blend (set 1/4 cup aside for the coating):

  • 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup brazil nuts
  • 1/4 raw almonds

Blend:

  • 10 pitted dates chopped
  • 1 tbs Coconut Oil
  • carob chips

Combine the two mixtures in medium bowl with:

  • 2 tbs grass fed whey protein
  • 2 tbs cocoa powder

Form into 1” diameter balls and roll in remaining coconut powder

Refrigerate for 1 hour and serve. Store in refrigerator.

Where Athletic Performance Starts in the Kitchen

This is Your Machine Your Body. Where I post snapshots of my life, mostly what happens in my kitchen. It is important to know what you feed your body and what yields the most results across the board. Here we stay far away from slogans, trendy products, unknown chemicals and unnatural supplements. 100% all natural gains for the body and the mind.

We are taking it back to our ancestral roots and way of life.  If it is not a whole food found in nature, then you won’t find it here.

Enjoy the pictures, tips and recipes provided as your guide to a healthier lifestyle for an overall quality of life. Thanks

Justin Kucsulain
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