Recipe: “BLAAT” Wraps
If you’re looking for new and different ideas for easy snack take-alongs for work this BLT variation is a great choice. You can add salad greens if you like!
Ingredients:
4 slices of sliced deli turkey (organic/uncured/nitrate free if possible!)
1 tomato, sliced and seeded
2 bacon cooked, each cut into 4 pieces
½ avocado, cut into slices
½ apple, cored and sliced
(Optional: chives to secure the wraps)
Directions:
Lay the turkey slices flat, as this will serve as your wrap.
Lay out the slices of tomato, bacon, avocado and apple evenly across each wrap. Roll up secure by tying the chives around the turkey, or enjoy as-is.
Recipe by: Saara Haapanen
Photo Credit: Canva by margouillatphotos from Getty Images
Move at Work Challenge: Lower Body Movement & Balance
Move at Work Challenge: Upper Body Movement & Mountain Views
Move at Work Challenge: Tight Upper Back and Hamstrings
Workout: Mixin' It Up!
Time: 45 - 60 minutes
Equipment Needed: Weights or Bands (Optional - Jump Rope and/or Kettlebells)
Warm Up: 5 - 10 minutes
Circuit #1:
Repeat 3x.
30 seconds Reverse Lunges (left leg)
30 seconds Presses (left arm)
30 seconds Reverse Lunges (right leg)
30 seconds Presses (right arm)
50 m Bear Crawl
60 seconds Rest
Rest as Needed.
Circuit #2:
Repeat 3x.
30 seconds Overhead Triceps Press
30 seconds Plank
30 seconds Sumo-Deadlift High-Pulls
30 seconds Hip Bridges
45 - 60 seconds Rest Between Sets
Joint Mobility:
Choose a joint mobility exercise to get ready for the Metabolic Circuit. Example: walking knee hugs, walking quad stretch, walking cradle. Perform for 2 - 3 minutes.
Metabolic Circuit:
Perform one of the 3 options below.
Level 1: 2 Sets of…
¼ mile run straight into 25 mountain climbers (repeat this for a total of 2 sets)
Level 2: 3 Sets of…
¼ mile run straight into 120 Jump Rope (repeat this for a total of 3 sets)
Level 3: 3 Sets of…
¼ mile run straight into 50 kettlebell swings (repeat this for a total of 3 sets)
Cool Down and Stretch: 5 - 10 minutes (REALLY WELL!!)
Workout by: Saara Haapanen
Photo Credit: Canva by DragonImages
Move at Work Challenge: Upper Body & Stretching from the Canary Islands
Recipe: Salmon Cakes
Keep some canned salmon in your kitchen for this fast throw-it-together dinner or lunch.
Ingredients:
1 14.5-ounce can of wild-caught salmon, drained
1 cup cooked mashed sweet potato or canned pumpkin
1 egg
½ cup gluten-free rolled oats (adjust amount depending on how “wet” your ingredients are)
2 tsp dried dill
1 tsp sriracha sauce
1 tsp sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized bowl, place the salmon and break it into pieces.
Add all the ingredients and mix together until well combined. Form into 8 equal-sized patties and place on the parchment-lined sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes. Serve with your favorite tartar sauce/homemade mayo.
Recipe by: Saara Haapanen
Photo Credit: Canva by boblin from Getty Images Signature