While practicing yoga is great by itself, as you begin to advance further in your practice you’ll begin to realize how important it is to nourish your body with wholesome, nutritious foods as well. If you’re looking for some easy-to-cook recipes that are not only healthy but also support your yoga practice, here are some delicious and simple recipes that are perfect if you’re looking to lose weight and relieve pain along the way.
Turmeric Lentil Soup
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of red lentils
- 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon of grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric
- 4 cups of vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Rinse the lentils in cold water and drain.
- In a pot, heat the coconut oil and sauté the onions until they turn translucent.
- Add the garlic, ginger, and turmeric, and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the lentils and vegetable broth to the pot and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breast
Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup of chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, mix together the spinach, feta cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket in the thickest part of the chicken breasts.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the spinach and feta mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken breasts to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked.
Quinoa and Vegetable Stir-Fry
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of quinoa
- 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups of mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, snap peas, etc.)
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Rinse the quinoa in cold water and drain.
- Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions.
- In a pan, heat the coconut oil and sauté the onions until they turn translucent.
- Add the garlic and mixed vegetables, and cook until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the cooked quinoa and soy sauce to the pan, and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
Start Your Yoga Practice and Live A Healthy Life Today!
These easy-to-cook recipes are perfect to combine with your yoga practice if you want to relieve pain and lose weight while eating delicious foods. Pack your meals with wholesome, nutritious ingredients like the ones in these recipes that will nourish your body and support your yoga practice.
Ready to start eating healthy and begin your yoga practice so you can live life free of pain?
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