If you have ever stayed at Movara, you have no doubt enjoyed the delicious creations of Executive Chef Chris Tamplin. Chris created our seasonal menu of healthy, mouthwatering recipes that have become famous with new and returning guests alike. Before Chris was our...
Makes 4 servings. 4 slices “Dave's” killer bread 1 avocado, smashed 4 poached eggs 12 Roma tomatoes, sliced ¼ cup arugula salt and pepper to taste First, cook the eggs as desired. Toast bread and spread ¼ of the avocado on the bread. Layer on the tomatoes and sprinkle...
Joyce Woodring, from Portland, Oregon, is a regular guest at the resort, as well as a Movara Home participant (who we like to call Movara Homies). Movara Home is an online, structured at-home accountability program designed to help continue the momentum you’ve built...
Buddha Bowl makes 6 servings 3 cups cooked quinoa or rice 3 cups roasted sweet potato 1 1⁄2 cups garbanzo beans 6 cups sauteed rainbow chard 6 handfuls of bean sprouts or pea microgreens 6 pickled radish, sliced 6 teaspoons sesame seeds 6 tablespoons red...
Wonton Soup - Serves 6 (Serving Size: 6 oz. soup & 3 wontons) 18 vegetable potstickers or dumplings (Bibigo is the brand) 1 Cup bamboo shoots 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1/2 tsp. black pepper, coarse ground 4 Cups chicken broth, low sodium,...
Chocolate Lava Cake w/ Raspberry Sauce- (makes 24 mini cakes) serving size - 1 cake 2 Cups greek yogurt ¾ Cups chocolate almond milk 1 ½ Cups oat flour 1 ½ Cups cocoa powder 1 ½ Cups cane sugar 3 eggs 1 Cup apple sauce 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 ½ teaspoons salt...
Strawberry Cucumber Salad - Serves 5 (serving size 1/2 cup) 1 1/4 C. sliced strawberries 1 1/4 C. peeled, gutted & sliced cucumbers 1/2 C. thinly sliced red onion 1/2 Tbsp. fresh basil sliced chiffonade 1/2 Tbsp. fresh mint roughly chopped 1/4 C. feta Salt &...
Trying to figure out how to get out of that winter slump? Psychologist and life coach Dr. Cliff Arnall says “Whether embarking on a new career, meeting new friends, taking up a new hobby or booking a new adventure, January & February are actually great months to...
It is the month of LOVE and that means spreading some big-time "warm fuzzies!" We love the idea of community, friendships, and connection here at Movara so why not take some time this month and focus on making YOUR community feel loved! Here are 8 ideas: *Visit a...
Turkey Reuben - Serves 2 4 slices Ezekiel Bread 2 slices Provolone Cheese 8 ounces Turkey 1/2 C. Sauerkraut 1/4 C. Reuben Sauce, recipe below Pre-heat a griddle or saute pan. Add one slice of cheese to half the bread. Add sauerkraut on top of the cheese and then the...
Corn Salsa - Yields 2 Cups, Serving Size - 1/8 Cup 1 C. corn, roasted (see directions) 1/2 C. black beans 1/2 C. jicama, diced 1/8 C. red bell peppers, diced 1/8 C. green onions, diced 1/8 C. fresh lime juice 1/8 C. light feta cheese 1/2 tsp. chili powder 1/4 tsp....
Find an optimistic viewpoint in a negative situation. Cultivate and live in a positive environment. Go slowly. Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill. Don’t let vague fears hold you back from doing what you want. Add value and positivity to someone else’s life....
All you need for this workout is a pair of dumbbells and a mat and this workout can be done anywhere. If you are unsure about any of the exercises below, you can click here for details. Total Body Circuit Workout - 4 Rounds, 15 Reps each exercise Squat Thrusters w/...
Servings: 16 Serving size: about a 2 x 2 square 1 cup Greek style yogurt 1 ½ cups gluten free flour mix 1 cup water 1 cup dehydrated cane sugar 1 cup dates, fresh seedless 1 ½ tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2/3 cup cocoa...
These are my top ten things to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Although the following recommendations may be simplistic, if done consistently, they are the answer to weight control. 1. Eat Breakfast: Breakfast will jump-start your metabolism and improve...
Guests often ask how to eat healthy when traveling and a common question is how to navigate continental breakfasts at hotels. Breakfast is the most important meal, and starting with a healthy one will set the tone for the rest of the day. I have seen A LOT of hotel...
Chocolate Bread Pudding - Serves: 6, Serving size: 1/2 cup 1 ¾ cup gluten-free bread ⅔ cup lite coconut milk 3 Tbsp honey 1 ½ tsp unsweetened cocoa powder ½ tsp vanilla extract 1 egg beaten 6 tsp dark chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350° degrees. Dice bread and place...
Every year in the stretch between Halloween and New Year, we get stuck in buckets of candy, chocolate fudge, pumpkin pie and wrapping paper. It’s the dreaded yet anticipated time where we are swamped with relatives and have to start asking the important questions: how...
Tuna Salad - Servings: 7 Cups, Serving size: ½ Cup 2 lb Can Tuna, drained 1 1/4 cup Green Onions, diced 1 1/4 cup Oven Roasted Tomatoes, diced 1 1/4 cup Celery, diced 1 1/2 Tbsp Roasted Garlic, minced 3/4 cup Mayo 3 Tbsp Lemon Juice 3/4 Tbsp Sea Salt 1/2 Tbsp Black...
Looking for a "Burn Before the Bird" workout to do Thanksgiving Weekend? Well we have just what you'll need to get some calorie burn during the Holidays!
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Serves 12 - One cookie per serving ½ cup pumpkin puree 2 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ cup honey 2 ¼ cup garbanzo beans ½ cup dark chocolate chips In a food processor combine everything except the chocolate chips. Blend...
How spot on is this: Isn't it so sad? In a world where we can be anything we want to be, why is it that the thing we want the most is to be "beautiful"? It seems like all other achievements pale in comparison to achieving the thin ideal. And in some cases, those...
This is one of our favorite quick at-home workouts to target legs & glutes. Try it and you'll definitely be feeling it by the next day! (If you are unsure about any of these moves, look them up on you-tube or google and get step by step instructions and videos)...
Most people spend their time being critical of themselves, their bodies, weight, and food. Instead, I encourage guests here at Movara to employ compassion, patience, and trust as they remove judgments from themselves, weight and food. Paradoxically, the more critical...
Often self-acceptance is associated with complacency and stagnation, but the opposite is actually true. When you fully embrace and accept your circumstances, you gain the power to change them. It's all too often that we fight against them, try to manipulate them,...
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread - 10 servings per loaf 2 Tbsp chia seeds 1/4 Cup + 2 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk (or water, milk or other non-dairy milk) 1/2 Cup pumpkin puree 1/2 Cup applesauce 1/4 Cup coconut oil, melted 1/4 Cup maple syrup 1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract 1...
I love pureed pumpkin. It is such a tasty way to sneak in a vegetable and it just screams fall. It's also loaded with vitamin A, fiber, magnesium, potassium, zinc, iron, and antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin which contribute to eye health. At just 40 calories for 1/2...
Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies - Servings: 18, Serving size: 2 cookies 1 ¼ cups whole wheat pastry flour 1 ½ cups instant oats 2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 eggs 1 ¼ cups almond milk 1 tablespoon vanilla extract ¼ cup chopped pecans 1 teaspoon salt 1...
Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette - Serves 14, Serving Size 1 Tbsp ½ cup Kraft® Olive Oil Mayo ¼ cup Fage® Greek Yogurt 0% Fat 2 Tbsp Water 2 Tbsp Lime Juice ¼ cup Cilantro, chopped 1 Tbsp Honey ¼ tsp Sea Salt Dash Black Pepper Whisk all ingredients together in mixing bowl....