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firmly believe you are how you eat, how you move, how you sleep, how you give and receive in your psyche,
how you hold love in your soul, and most importantly, how confident you feel being the driver of all of this
SHIELDING YOUR yourself.

I While I know the many tricks of taking weight off of people through their diet like any diet book out there, my
goal is for you to have the knowledge to create your own plate just as you take ownership on the mat. What I mean
is that too much instruction and too much teaching robs a student of the value of the process of exploration within
themselves. You might lose weight if I told you what to eat, but where are you in connection to the rest of yourself?
To shield your superpowers on every level, you must first harness them. To protect your body from disease—ranging
from cancer to autoimmune to mental health to aging—you must learn to source, cut, cook, and enjoy foods that are
truly proven to have the powers to fight for your right to the healthiest life possible.

Supplements, processed foods that claim their health benefits on the packaging, and worst of all, diets that tell you
every little thing to eat and when—examples such as these might make you feel something initially, but like everything
that sounds too good to be true, many will fail you, and could truly cause harm to your health. To clarify, too many
antioxidants in supplement form can cause cancer and many other major health issues. Too many failed diet attempts
can disrupt your personal relationship with your ability to hear your natural body’s signals of craving exactly what it
physically needs in any given moment.

My team and I take many things into consideration when creating recipes, and it’s up to you to adjudicate what you
will and won’t allow into your body. There’s so much nutrition in whole foods, from ginger’s incredible bioactive
compounds to the gut-supporting fiber and antioxidants in a sweet potato to the biotin in cauliflower to the lysine
in quinoa. To help you set the highest standards for yourself, here we are providing a variety of recipes packed with
power for you to read and ask yourself whether it sounds good to you or not. If something sparks your interest, then I
recommend going with your gut. Own your plate and shield your superpowers.
–Tracy

RAINBOW THAI SALAD (serves 4) PEANUT BUTTER GINGER OATMEAL (serves 4)

INGREDIENTS SAUCE INGREDIENTS 1 Tbsp coconut oil
VEGETABLES 3 Tbsp toasted sesame oil 2 cups oatmeal 2 Tbsp peanut butter
1 / 3 shredded purple 1½ Tbsp minced garlic 3 cups milk ½ tsp salt
cabbage (about 1½ cups) 1½ Tbsp fresh ground 1 Tbsp ginger, freshly 3 Tbsp brown sugar
2 carrots, shredded (about ginger grated
1½ cups) A few dried Thai red chili
2 cups kale, shredded peppers (optional)
1. Mix all ingredients in saucepan and bring to boil.
2 cups brussels sprouts, ½ cup unsalted peanuts, 2. Lower heat and stir occasionally until oats absorb
shredded chopped milk and you get desired consistency. Let cool for
2 scallions, finely chopped 1 / 3 cup tamari couple of minutes.
(about / 3 cup) 2 Tbsp lime juice 3. Serve with bananas, berries, nuts, coconut flakes, or
1
by itself. Enjoy!
1 tsp black pepper
Easy 2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
immunity-
boosting 1. In a large wok, add sesame oil on high heat, then
add garlic, ginger, and dried chili peppers (if using).
recipes! 2. Stir for two minutes, then add peanuts and cook for
about 5 minutes until peanuts start looking cooked.
3. Add all vegetables and stir-fry for about 5 minutes
on high. Once they start softening and looking a bit
darker, add tamari, lime juice, black pepper, and
SUPERPOWERS cilantro.
4. Mix well and turn off heat. Serve by itself or over
rice. Enjoy!
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