Rony Jason fez uma superluta de Jiu-Jitsu sem pano no Ceará. Foto: Divulgação

O cenário do Jiu-Jitsu de competição no Nordeste segue de vento em popa. Este mês, por exemplo, no próximo dia 22 de novembro, a Copa MeiaGuarda retorna a Fortaleza, no Ceará, para sua quinta edição, no Círculo Militar. Para saber mais, informe-se pelo e-mail: copameiaguarda@meiaguarda.com.br.

Já no último dia 31 de outubro, dia de Halloween em muitos países, foi a vez de o lutador do UFC Rony Jason voltar a aterrorizar nos dojôs. O cearense decidiu se testar de rashguard e encarou uma superluta no evento R3 Fights, também em Fortaleza.

O faixa-preta encarou o também lutador de MMA Danilo Mota, e depois dos seis minutos regulamentares, nos quais só a finalização valia, Rony derrubou o adversário na prorrogação e ficou com a vitória no golden score, o ponto de ouro.

Veja o desfecho do combate, já no tempo extra.

Pumpkins are in season! So, let’s take advantage of its marvelous nutritional value and sweet flavor to create a healthier Halloween treat for the whole family.

During the holidays it is hard to stay away from indulging in delicious foods when you go to a party or have to cook a special meal for your family and friends. However, we can teach you here how to avoid going overboard and keep on track with a healthy diet.

There is no secret rather than learning how to cook delightful dishes that everybody wants to eat but are also good for you. Adapting a traditional recipe to create a lighter and healthier version is a great way to start.

According to www.superfoodsrx.com, pumpkins are extremely high in fiber and low in calories; it packs an abundance of disease-fighting nutrients, including potassium, pantothenic acid, magnesium, and vitamins C and E. The key nutrient that boosts pumpkin to the top of the Super Foods list is the synergistic combination of carotenoids. Pumpkin contains one of the richest supplies of bioavailable carotenoids known to man.

Today, learn how to prepare this healthier pumpkin pie made with 100% natural ingredients, fewer calories and sugar than its classic version and is totally grain and dairy free!

See the recipe below:

Pumpkin pie

Healthy Pumpkin Pie

Recipe by Wellness Mama

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients:

Crust

1 cup of almonds or pecans, finely ground in blender until flour like (or almond flour)

3 tbsps of coconut oil plus some to grease pie pan

1 egg

Cinnamon powder (1/4-1/2 tsp or to taste)

Filling

2 cups of homemade pureed pumpkin with excess liquid drained

3 eggs

¼ cup of honey (or to taste) – can substitute stevia, but the honey actually helps it hold better

1 Tablespoon of pumpkin pie spices or about 2 teaspoons cinnamon and ¼ tsp each of cloves, ginger and nutmeg

1 teaspoon natural vanilla

Coconut milk to thin (no more than about ⅓ cup)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 325. Then, grease pie pan with coconut oil and mix crust ingredients by hand in a medium sized bowl. Press crust into bottom and sides of pie pan and put in the oven while making the filling.

In the same bowl (no need for extra dishes!) combine the filling ingredients (except coconut milk) and mix using an immersion blender. If you don’t have one of these, use a regular blender or food processor. A hand-mixer will not get it as smooth! It should be smooth and spreadable, but not really pourable. Add coconut milk if needed to thin slightly.

After 10-15 minutes, remove the crust as it barely starts to brown.

Pour and smooth the filling over the crust and return to oven for about an hour or until center is no longer jiggling. Will set more as it cooks.

Top with coconut cream and some chopped pecans.

Enjoy!

Sources:

www.superfoodsrx.com

http://wellnessmama.com/

Vegan raw chocolate shake

Did you know that in the Aztec society, Cacao or chocolate was known as “food of the gods” and, it was recognized as a superior aliment reserved for warriors, nobility and priests?

Today, dark chocolate and raw cacao are still considered superfoods high in manganese, copper, iron, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus and antioxidants flavonols and theobromine. By Containing antioxidants, diuretic, stimulant and nutritive properties, cacao helps promote cardiovascular healthy and induces an overall sense of well-being while enhancing mood, supporting a positive mental state and increasing alertness.

In order to make the most out of this superfood, rather than simply eating a chunk of dark chocolate, you can indulge the same health benefits consuming less fat, sugar and fewer calories by using raw cacao powder to prepare a delicious but still healthy and powerful beverage that will deliver the energy you need for training.

Power punch vegan chocolate shake

Ingredients:

1 tbsp raw cacao nibs
1 tbsp organic raw cocoa powder
6-7 raw cashews
2 tbsp honey
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp unsweetened almond butter
1/3 ripe banana
1/3 cup of unsweetened coconut or rice milk
1/2 cup coconut water
1/2 avocado
2 or 3 ice cubes

Instructions:

Blend all the ingredients together, sprinkle raw cacao nibs on top and drink it fresh.

Enjoy and be healthy!

Sources:

SUPERFOODS The healthiest foods on the planet by Tonia Reinhard

Herbal Remedies by Andrew Chevallier

100 foods to stay young by Charlotte Watts

SuperFoods RX by Steven Pratt, MD and Kathy Matthews