Category Archives: kitchen

Happy Birthday to Me! Coconut Haystacks Recipe!

by Sean Croxton & Allyson the Assistant

Have I ever told you how much I love my assistant?

If not, she totally rocks!!

Since it’s my 34th birthday, we figured we’d keep the yearly tradition going and hook up a fairly healthy dessert recipe for you.

This year’s birthday treat is Coconut Haystacks, a recipe provided by Stephanie Obregozo of Freebird Fitness for The Underground Cookbook, the special bonus you receive when you order The Dark Side of Fat Loss.

Oh, by the way, the DSFL is ON SALE today only for just $29 (that’s $10 off) through this special link.

This deal ends TONIGHT at 11:59pm Pacific Time.

After today’s video shoot, I think Allyson needs to be on camera more often. The girl’s got style and LOTS of personality. What do you think?

Click the video below and make this tasty, raw recipe at home. It’s simple, easy, and darn good.

I’m out! Gonna enjoy the rest of my big day.

You do the same!

Sean Croxton
Author, The Dark Side of Fat Loss

Posted by UW Sean in kitchen

How to Make Flourless Chocolate Cake!

by Sean Croxton & Scott Kustes

I have a weakness.

And it goes by the name of chocolate!

Last month (I’m way behind), my main man Scott Kustes of Naked Food Cooking stopped by the UW Kitchen to show us how we can satisfy our chocolate cravings semi-healthy style with this flourless chocolate cake.

To be totally honest, I thought I was gonna hate this one since it had coffee in it. Coffee disgusts me. Yuck!

But I totally dug it!

It’s reeeeally simple with just a handful of ingredients. And it’s quite tasty, especially the ganache!

Scott put together the directions for you. Here they go!

Try it out and let us know how it turned out.

Stay tuned. Scott and I also made some delicious Pork Belly with Pineapple Salsa. I’ll get it edited and uploaded some time next week.

Click HERE to learn more about Scott’s online cooking course!

Out!

Sean

Posted by UW Sean in kitchen, wellness

JERF: Just Eat Real Food!

by Sean Croxton

Oh, this felt so good!

I haven’t done a YouTube rant in a long time.

Today, I did my video rendition of last month’s This is Silly blog. Did it all in one take!

I’m sure a handful of health bloggers will be a bit offended. But, everything is a matter of perception anyway.

I just want the common person out there who is curious about health to be able to find real answers about nutrition without having to deal with all the B.S. and grandstanding that has become so prevalent in our field.

And NO, there is nothing wrong with changing our minds about things. But I can only imagine how frustrating it is for people to hear one thing today and something completely different from the same person tomorrow.

Let’s keep it simple.

Let’s Just Eat Real Food!

Join the NEW Just Eat Real Food Facebook fan page. Post your Real Food meals, recipes, and pics!

Sean

Posted by UW Sean in fit, kitchen

FFD Workout: I Want the Juice!!!

by Sean Croxton & Kirk Hensler

What a week!

This has definitely been the most productive week I’ve had in a long time. So sad to see it end.

BUT it’s time to take a break and have some FUN!

Today, we’re kicking off the weekend with another Friday Fun Day workout.

Personal trainer, martial artist, and organic farmer, Kirk Hensler of Hale Holistic makes his Underground Wellness debut as he puts me through this grueling 4-minute challenge.

Definitely the longest 4 minutes of my life!

Let’s see what you got! Here are the movements.

* 10 Jumping Jacks
* 10 Push Ups
* 10 Squats
* 10 High/Low Planks

See how many times you can go through the circuit in 4 minutes. The first round is easy, but don’t be fooled. It gets harder!

Be sure to watch the entire video. Kirk and I have a yummy organic treat for you.

Keep your eyes peeled for our upcoming Grow Your Own organic gardening video series. Kirk and I are going to show YOU step-by-step how to grow your own food. Audience participation is highly encouraged!

Check out Hale Holistic on Facebook.

And be sure to download last night’s UW Radio show to learn the facts about osteoporosis. Another great show!

Happy Friday!

See you next week.

Sean

Posted by UW Sean in kitchen

Detox Salad: The Garden of Goodness!

by Sean Croxton & Melissa Henig

I know! I know!

I was supposed to blog about glutathione, your most powerful antioxidant enzyme, today.

BUT I have a bunch of little stuff to do around the office, including preparation for tomorrow’s radio show. Come back tomorrow and I’ll drop some more antioxidant truth bombs on you.

In the meantime, get a load of this yummy Detox Salad courtesy of our favorite Raw Food Stylist, Melissa Henig.

The main detoxifying ingredient is cilantro. It pulls out all kinds of nasty toxins, including heavy metals like mercury.

Personally, I like to have cilantro as a garnish when I’m chowing down on fish due to the mercury issue. I also like it on my eggs along with turmeric, of course!

It’s great on tacos, too!

Here’s what you’ll need:

* Food Processor w/Shredder Blade
* Cilantro
* Red Peppers
* Green Onions
* Ginger
* Cold Press XV Olive Oil
* Lemon
* Apple Cider Vinegar
* Maple Syrup

Just mix them all up, put ’em on a plate, and throw down!!

This a great excuse to stop by your local Farmers Market this weekend. Get to know your farmers. Go organic. And get your detox on with this Real Food Fantastic dish!