The Healthy Bride

The Happy Bride and Groom

Karen (Healthy Bride) and Sonia (Healthy Goddess)

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I just finished making a salad to take with me to my race this weekend. I wanted something that would be savory, light, taste good in warm weather, and also have lots of protein and carbs to refuel between races. (we have two races, back to back). I decided on this recipe for “Colorful Quick Quinoa Grecian Salad”.

If you are not familiar with quinoa, it ’s an amino acid-rich (protein) seed that has a fluffy, creamy, slightly crunchy texture and a somewhat nutty flavor when cooked. It is considered one of the “worlds healthiest foods” and is really yummy. It is becoming easier and easier to find in your neighborhood grocery store, in fact I purchased a large bag of Quinoa at Costco last week.

2 cups uncooked quinoa
3 cups fat-free vegetable or chicken broth
2 Tablespoons extravirgin olive oil
1 tsp minced fresh mint
1 tsp grated lemon rind
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp sherry vinegar
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 cup thinly sliced radicchio
1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced English cucucumber
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
3 Tablespoons chopped pitted kalamata olives
1 Tablespoon minced shallots

1. Place quinoa in a large bowl; cover with water Let stand 5 minutes; rinse well, and drain.
2. Bring broth to a boil in a large saucepan; stir in quinoa. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Uncover; fluff with a fork. Cool to room temperature.
3. Combine olive oil and next 5 ingredients (through sea salt) in a large bowl. Add cooled quinoa, tomatoes, and the remaining ingredients; toss well.

10 servings of 1 cup.  Calories: 186, Fat 6.3 gm, Protein 5.9 gm, Carb 25.1g, Fiber 3.1 gm, iron 2.5 mg, Calc 37mg.

At Seattle Running Co.  – Thursday, 6/11/09 7pm (run at 6pm)

Learn about some of the best trail running in the area from some of the best trail enthusiasts in the country. Information on where to go, what to use, and how to do it. Just in time for the 7.6 mile Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series race this Saturday, 6/13.Clinic Speakers Featuring: > Krissy Moehl, Vasque Ambassador. > Garett Graubins, BOA Technology: The BOA Lacing System. > Scott McCoubrey, The Seattle Running Company. The event coincides with our Thursday Night Group Run so join us at 6pm or afterwards at 7pm for the clinic.

There is lots to do this Sunday, June 7th. 

The day will kick-off with a 5k run benefitting Girls on the Run.  Come out and run and get inspired by some very motivated middle school aged girls finishing their very first 5K. DETAILS HERE

lulupalooza Fitness Jam

Kick off the summer with lululemon athletica University Village’s lulupalooza Fitness Jam! Join us as we sweat it out to musical blends spun by our live DJ and set to a series of four complimentary fitness classes. Come for one or stay for all! Local health and wellness vendors (The Healthy Bride and The Healthy Goddess) will be on site offering demonstrations, samplings, and ways to enhance your wellness routine.

Date: June 7th

Time: 8:00am-1:30pm

Complimentary

Schedule of Events:

8-9am: The Method, Katherine Kaufman, 5Focus

9:30-10:30am: Crossfit, Jake Platt, NW Crossfit

11-12pm: Yoga Flow, Michel Spruance, Be Luminous Yoga

12:30-1:30pm: Cardio Funk, Maygan Wurzer, All That Dance

Hope to see you out there!