Recommendation - Trigger Point Roller

Ingrid and I stopped by REI last weekend looking for some deals and saw 20% off on a type of trigger point roller from TriggerPoint Performance that I had not tried yet - so we splurged.  The roller is essentially a foam version of a roller used in a kitchen with grooves and ribs that "promote blood flow".  What I don't like about this roller is that it has limited leverage uses, meaning it takes quite a bit of force to roll down your muscles.  In the initial trial period, I did not observe any benefit when using this on my neck, back, or quads.  However, despite the effort it takes to use, I have found this particular trigger point tool superior to any tool or method used to date on my lower legs and hamstrings.  If these are your trouble areas, I recommend giving this tool a try.

Allergen-Free Recipe - Savory Chickpea Crepes (Socca)

In searching for gluten-free alternatives to bread, I've been exploring an amazingly diverse realm of flatbreads from cuisines around the the world.  One of those flatbreads is Socca, which is made from the amazing chickpea.  We use this like a wrap - my favorite preparation is to put some stewed greens and night-shade free sloppy Joe inside.  You will never miss inflammatory foods again!

INGREDIENTS:


1 - 1/2 c. Water
1 c. Garbonzo Bean Flour
1/2 Tsp. Salt
Olive Oil (or butter substitute)

Makes 10 - 6" Crepes

INSTRUCTIONS:

(1) Combine all ingredients in a bowl or blender.  Mix until thoroughly incorporated.

(2) Heat crepe pan (or a non-stick pan - I often use a large cast iron pan) over medium to medium/low heat.

(3) Once the pan is hot, brush olive oil (or butter substitute) into the pan and pour a thin coat of the batter into the pan, swirling the pan around until the batter is spread evenly on the bottom.

(4) Once the crepe has cooked enough to solidify (the top will loose its sheen) flip and allow to briefly cook on the other side.

(5) Remove from the pan and adorn with your favorite condiment.  Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all crepes have been made.