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Chicago Health Coach Mike Ockrim is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialst (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and a Certified Personal Trainer with the American Council on Exercise (ACE) that will engage you in functional movement training programs, nutrition and cooking education, and sleep improvement plans to live a healthy and active lifestyle.

Easy Healthy Recipes - Beans and Greens

The Brits love beans on toast. While the quality and flavor vary widely across Britan, it is a savory comfort food that can be made healthy. Use canned beans and the recipe below instead of canned baked beans. Serve on a whole wheat baguette with a spinach and chicken salad.

INGREDIENTS

2 Tablespoons organic unfiltered olive oil

1 Small organic yellow onion diced

1 Clove organic garlic passed through press

1/2 Cup organic catsup

1 Tableapoon organic Grade B maple syrup or organic honey

1 Tablespoon organic Dijon mustard

1/2 Cup tap water

2 Cans (15 ounces each) organic Cannellini beans

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat olive oil in large pan over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent

2. Add catsup, maple syrup, mustard, water, and beans. Heat thoroughly. Remove from heat and allow to rest 5 minutes. Enjoy!