evepostappleOnce upon a time, there was a woman named Eve, who, unable to resist the luring temptation of a fragrant orchard, took a bite of forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge. Perhaps Eve was bored. Perhaps she was ovulating and had a desperate craving for something sweet. Perhaps life in the little garden was becoming stressful or claustrophobic. Perhaps she felt out of control or lacked passion in her life and in order to numb her emotions or soothe herself from Adam's lack of attention or his ambivalence in starting a family, she chose to indulge. Perhaps Eve was an emotional eater. But as Eve soon discovered, neither the bite, nor the whole fruit fulfilled her as she had hoped. Not only did she realize she was naked but that she had contempt for the way she looked. Perhaps Eve suffered with body dismorphia. Eve tried to stop eating the forbidden fruit and eventually avoided eating altogether but that didn't work and she ended up eating until she could no longer breathe. The point of this is that Eve lost her intuitive ability to nourish herself. She no longer had balance in her life and was willing to do any and everything to get that back.

Maybe Eve didn't exist. Maybe the stories that were told are not as important as the stories we tell ourselves.

This blog is dedicated to creating new stories based on the philosophies of whole body nutrition, self-love, intuition, fitness and yoga.

In my journey I have sought to uncover the knowledge and balance which have brought me to a greater awareness of health and this is what I wish to share with you.

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I am a holistic nutritionist, certified yoga instructor, athlete, healthy living chef, and published writer. I have spent the last four years of my life rebuilding all aspects of myself after recovering from an eating disorder. Follow me as I continue to eat clean, train hard, and discover balance mind, body and spirit. zainsaraswatijamal.com

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    Zain’s Homemade Wild Mushroom, Pesto and Goat Cheese Pizza Eating clean does not have to mean missing out on your favourite foods.  This super simple and delicious pizza recipe is not only easy but it turns out amazing every time. Ingredients: 2 Cups Grated Cauliflower (I use a food processor but hand grater is fine too) 1/4 Cup Egg Whites 1/4 Cup Oats 1 Clove Garlic 1 Tbsp Pistachios OR Pinenuts (optional, I use them because they offer a gorgeous taste) 1 oz Skimmed Mozzarella 1 Tsp Oregano 2 Tsp Parsley 1/8 Tsp Brewer’s Yeast (optional, but gives a richer flavour) Himalayan Salt and Pepper to taste Cooking Spray Toppings: 2 Tbsp Pesto (from bottle or 4-5 leaves fresh bunch basil, 1/2 bunch coriander, 1/8 tsp brewers yeast, juice of 1/2 lemon, 1 tsp Olive Oil, 1/2 Tbsp pine nuts, salt and pepper to taste all blended.) 1 Tbsp Pizza Sauce (from bottle or tomato paste blended with oregano, garlic, salt and pepper) 1/2 Cup Wild Mushrooms OR Portabello 1 oz Low Fat Goat’s Cheese OR Feta Cheese OR Skimmed Mozzarella *Feel free to add 1/2 cup peppers, onions, spinach, tomatoes or any other veggies of your choice as well as protein such as tofu, chicken, seitan etc. Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 450 F and spray cookie sheet with cooking spray or use parchment paper 2. Pan fry grated cauliflower in a sprayed frying pan over medium heat and cook until it becomes translucent. Meanwhile, place all other ingredients for crust in a food processor and blend until smooth 3. In a bowl combine cooked cauliflower and blended ingredients and spread dough out over cookie sheet 4. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden.  Meanwhile, prepare and pan fry remaining optional toppings and veggies until cooked. 5. Remove the crust from the oven and add. Add pizza sauce and pesto and top with mushrooms, optional toppings, and cheese. 6. Place back in the oven for 3-5 minutes until cheese melts slightly. Serve warm!

    Zain’s Homemade Wild Mushroom, Pesto and Goat Cheese Pizza

    Eating clean does not have to mean missing out on your favourite foods.  This super simple and delicious pizza recipe is not only easy but it turns out amazing every time.

    Ingredients:

    2 Cups Grated Cauliflower (I use a food processor but hand grater is fine too)

    1/4 Cup Egg Whites

    1/4 Cup Oats

    1 Clove Garlic

    1 Tbsp Pistachios OR Pinenuts (optional, I use them because they offer a gorgeous taste)

    1 oz Skimmed Mozzarella

    1 Tsp Oregano

    2 Tsp Parsley

    1/8 Tsp Brewer’s Yeast (optional, but gives a richer flavour)

    Himalayan Salt and Pepper to taste

    Cooking Spray

    Toppings:

    2 Tbsp Pesto (from bottle or 4-5 leaves fresh bunch basil, 1/2 bunch coriander, 1/8 tsp brewers yeast, juice of 1/2 lemon, 1 tsp Olive Oil, 1/2 Tbsp pine nuts, salt and pepper to taste all blended.)

    1 Tbsp Pizza Sauce (from bottle or tomato paste blended with oregano, garlic, salt and pepper)

    1/2 Cup Wild Mushrooms OR Portabello

    1 oz Low Fat Goat’s Cheese OR Feta Cheese OR Skimmed Mozzarella

    *Feel free to add 1/2 cup peppers, onions, spinach, tomatoes or any other veggies of your choice as well as protein such as tofu, chicken, seitan etc.

    Directions:

    1. Preheat oven to 450 F and spray cookie sheet with cooking spray or use parchment paper

    2. Pan fry grated cauliflower in a sprayed frying pan over medium heat and cook until it becomes translucent. Meanwhile, place all other ingredients for crust in a food processor and blend until smooth

    3. In a bowl combine cooked cauliflower and blended ingredients and spread dough out over cookie sheet

    4. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden.  Meanwhile, prepare and pan fry remaining optional toppings and veggies until cooked.

    5. Remove the crust from the oven and add. Add pizza sauce and pesto and top with mushrooms, optional toppings, and cheese.

    6. Place back in the oven for 3-5 minutes until cheese melts slightly. Serve warm!

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