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NUTRITION PALEO PIZZA CRUST
This pizza crust is super simple and makes a delicious thin crust pizza that is gluten-free and tasty. Feel free to play around with it by adding dried herbs or other seasonings. It could be used to make a delicious cracker as well. INGREDIENTS: 1 Cup Almond Flour 1 Pasture-Raised Egg 1 pinch of Salt 1 TBS of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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Company Delivers Nutrient-Dense Meals
KITCHFIX AIMS TO HELP CHICAGO AREA ATHLETES
When preparing for an endurance event, diet plays an important role in the training process. Meal-delivery service KitchFix aims to help Chicago area athletes eat healthfully and wisely without needing to sacrifice training time to prepare food. “Our approach overall is to use nutritionally dense foods that are anti-inflammatory, which really helps you to recover after endurance activities,” Chef Josh Katt of KitchFix says. KitchFix allows users to order meals made from high-quality, locally and sustainably sourced ingredients. Meals are then delivered either to locations in Chicago or the Cook, Lake and DuPage County suburbs or dropped off at one of more than 20 fitness studios and gyms in the 18
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area that serve as hubs so clients can pickup their food after a workout. KitchFix meals contain no gluten, soy, dairy or corn products. While many of KitchFix’s offerings adhere to paleo standards, the menu does include grains and other sources of carbohydrates. “While it’s not the traditional dishes loaded with carbs, we certainly do use a lot of things with carbs in them,” Katt says. “Sweet potatoes we use a lot of. They’re a great source of carbohydrates that also have a lot of nutrients.” Interested in trying KitchFix on your own? Katt provided Chicago Athlete with three recipes designed for endurance athletes.
DIRECTIONS: 1 In a large mixing bowl, whisk the almond flour and salt together, then add the egg and extra virgin olive oil. Mix until combined. Wrap the dough in plastic and place the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes to let it rest. 2
3 After letting the dough rest, roll it out into your desired shape. Place the dough on parchment paper and put it into a 350F oven for 10 minutes. The dough will start turn golden brown when it’s finished. 4
Remove from the oven and let cool.
5 Once cool, top with your preferred toppings and place back into the oven until your pizza is finished!