Milanese Steak Grill
Give your taste buds an early summer vacation with this tantalizing combination of parsley, lemon peel, garlic and white wine. Make sure to trim your steak of all visible fat before grilling to enjoy the leanest cut possible. Add a side of steamed veggies and brown rice for a healthy, tasty meal. Yield: 4 servings Here’s what you need… 1 lb. boneless beef top round steak, 3/4 inch thick, trimmed of fat 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 to...
Peanut Butter & Jelly Makeover
Not all PB&J sandwiches were created nutritionally equal. It all depends on the quality of the ingredients that you use. If you use white bread, corn syrup-filled peanut butter and refined sugar-filled jelly, the result would be a sandwich that will skyrocket your blood sugar, promotes fat storage and leaves you feeling hungry a short time later. However, if you make this recipe, with sprouted grain bread, true peanut butter made...
Savory Broccoli Rabe
Here’s a delicious way to dress up broccoli rabe. Broccoli rabe is a non-heading type of broccoli with long thin leafy stalks that’s topped with small florets. It’s packed with vitamins A, C and K in addition to potassium, iron and calcium. It also contains phytochemicals that fight cancer and improve your overall health. Servings: 6 Here’s what you need: 3 Tablespoons pine nuts, toasted 2 bunches broccoli...
Found: Fountain of Youth
Turns out the elusive magic elixir has been right under our noses! I’m talking about water. Plain, simple water. Before you scoff at this idea, check if you’re dehydrated. Sadly as much as 75% of adults suffer from mild, chronic dehydration, a condition that dramatically works against your weight loss efforts. Here is why water consumption must be at the top of your list in your quest for a fit, healthy and athletic...
Quinoa Fruit Salad
This refreshing summer salad is made with quinoa. Quinoa is a gluten-free, protein- packed seed. It’s a complete protein, containing all 9 essential amino acids. Add a side of lean protein to your salad and you’ve got a highly nutritious, balanced meal. Servings: 6 Here’s what you need… 3/4 cup plain non-fat greek yogurt 2 Tablespoons lime juice, divided 1-15 fresh mint leaves, minced 2 cups cooked quinoa...
Grilled Salmon & Peach Salad
This delicious recipe makes a perfect flat-abs meal. Fresh greens, grilled peaches and tender salmon make a mouthwatering combination. Enjoy for lunch or dinner. Servings: 1 Here’s what you need: 2 cups mixed greens 1/4 cup grilled peaches 1 Tablespoon blue cheese crumbles 1 Tablespoon dried cranberries 1 Tablespoon light salad dressing 7 oz grilled salmon Toss the greens, peaches, blue cheese, and cranberries in a bowl with...
Mediterranean Turkey Kebabs
Here’s a great recipe for a busy weekday dinner. Ground turkey breast is mixed with Mediterranean spices to create flavorful, protein-packed kebabs. Serve with salad and vegetables and a side of plain Greek yogurt. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need: 1 1/2 pounds turkey breast, de-boned, trimmed of skin and cut into thin strips 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 eggs 1/4 cup almond meal (more if needed) 1 teaspoon cumin 1...
How Your Habits Make You
Do you eat the same thing for lunch, go through the same exercise routine, and fall into bed at the same time each night? Or maybe you’ve made a habit out of eating whatever looks good, avoiding the gym, and staying up as late as possible. Want proof that the habits you keep make all of the difference? John Dryden famously said, “We first make our habits, and then our habits make us.” Confucius said,...
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