Classic Chicken Soup
Dec10

Classic Chicken Soup

Not feeling creative? No need to make up your own fitness soup recipe, I’ve got the perfect one for you here. Enjoy this lightened version of classic chicken soup with a leafy, green salad.   Servings: 6 Recipe Ingredients   3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thigh cut into 1-inch pieces 3 Tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 yellow onions, diced ¼ teaspoon sea salt 1 Tablespoon minced garlic 2 teaspoons minced thyme 2 Tablespoons...

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Make a Bowl of Fitness Soup
Dec10

Make a Bowl of Fitness Soup

During cold winter months, soup is quite possibly the perfect dinner. It’s comforting, simple, and easily modified to fit your taste and the contents of your fridge. Making soup from scratch is simple and easy, once you know how to do it. What’s also great about making soup from scratch is that you can use healthy ingredients that support your fitness goals – while leaving out ingredients that would increase the carb and calorie count...

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Dijon Maple Chicken and Veggie Roast
Dec03

Dijon Maple Chicken and Veggie Roast

Here’s a one-pan dinner roast that makes healthy eating simple and delicious. Fitness dinners simply don’t get easier to prepare than this. Feel free to use whatever vegetables you have on hand that are seasonal and fresh. Servings: 6   Recipe Ingredients Needed 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts 4 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash 3...

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Meaty Comfort Chili
Nov19

Meaty Comfort Chili

Cold days call for warm, hearty comfort food and, today I have the perfect recipe for you. This Meaty Comfort Chili has all of the warmth, flavor and comfort that you could ask for in a healthy dinner. This recipe tastes even better the next day! Servings: 12   Recipe Ingredients Needed 6 oz. hot turkey Italian sausage, loose 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 Tablespoon garlic, minced 1 lb ground beef 1...

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Chicken Lettuce Boats
Nov12

Chicken Lettuce Boats

I love recipes like this, where the flavor and enjoyment outshine the health benefit. One bite of these Chicken Lettuce Boats and you’ll see what I mean – the crunch, the collision of flavors and the creamy enjoyment will push all thoughts of calories and fat grams out of your mind…but rest assure that this recipe is highly healthy and will keep you on track towards your fat loss goal. Enjoy! Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com...

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3 Healthy Dinners You Can Throw Together After Work
Oct29

3 Healthy Dinners You Can Throw Together After Work

Having a busy day with work and errands and meetings? You aren’t alone. Most of my clients complain of simply not having enough time at the end of their day to cook a healthy dinner. This “I’m too busy to cook” mentality leads to unhealthy dinner choices from restaurants and fast food chains. And like I’ve told you before, you can exercise every day but if you eat too many calories then you won’t achieve the results that...

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Taco Roasted Cauliflower
Oct29

Taco Roasted Cauliflower

Wondering what side dish to serve with your speedy dinner? Roasting cauliflower (or broccoli) is a phenomenal veggie side dish that’s quick and tasty. The classic way is to roast with simply olive oil, minced garlic and sea salt. It only takes a few moments of prep work and then roasts in the oven for 20 or so minutes while you pull dinner together. The florets come out crispy and savory, which is a nice change from soft and soggy...

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Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Oct13

Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup

​Who doesn’t love Chicken Pot Pie? Creamy, hearty chicken soup wrapped up in a warm flaky crust…it sounds dreamy, but it’s actually a nutritional nightmare! Not only are there far too many carbs and calories in the crust, but the soup itself is often filled with heavy dairy products and noodles that make weight gain automatic.I have a “lightened up” recipe for Chicken Pot Pie Soup that gives you the same flavors and...

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