Sesame Chopped Salad
Here’s a new salad for a new year. Chopped salads are a fun departure from ordinary salads, and are so simple to make. Always add a side of lean protein for a perfect meal. Servings: 1 Ingredients: 1 cup cabbage 1 carrot 1 green onion 1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro 1 Tablespoon sliced almonds 2 teaspoons sesame low fat dressing ½ cup cooked chicken breast Instructions: Chop the cabbage, carrot, onion and cilantro into very small pieces....
Sprouted Grain French Toast
Just because you gave up white bread and sugar doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a delicious plate of French Toast! This recipe is made with sprouted grain bread, egg whites and protein-packed Greek yogurt. The whole family will love it. Servings: 5 Ingredients: 5 slices cinnamon raisin, sprouted grain bread 1 cup egg whites 6 oz fat free, Greek yogurt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon dash of salt Optional:...
5 Foods You Should Never Eat
The world of fitness and fat loss is often confusing, with contradictory information swirling about. I’m going to cut through the confusion and make things really simple for you. Below is a list of 5 foods that you should never eat. These foods will derail your fitness and weight loss efforts every single time. In addition, I will suggest a healthy substitute for each of these off-limits foods. By simply swapping out the items below...
Teriyaki Chicken Plate
This recipe is very flavorful and is filled with wholesome nutrients, vitamins and fiber. Unlike most teriyaki recipes, this doesn’t contain sugar, yet it maintains a sweet undertone. Serve on a bed of baby arugula and quinoa. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need… 1 can naturally sweetened, zero calorie lemon lime soda (Zevia brand) ½ cup soy sauce ¾ cup brown rice vinegar 1 medium yellow onion – half minced and half thinly sliced 4...
Eating for Fat Loss
By now you are probably aware that the term, eat clean, has nothing to do with washing your food and has everything to do with eating in a way that promotes fat loss. While it may sound simple enough, it’s pretty challenging to stick with a clean eating plan. I suppose if it were easy then everyone would be lean and confident about their body. So what’s the secret to long-term, clean eating success? Here it is… Eat-For-Fat-Loss Secret...
Cranberry Tuna Salad
This tuna salad has a holiday twist with the addition of red cranberries and green celery. It is filled with muscle building protein and nutritious fiber. Fill up on this healthy dish before you attend your holiday party. Servings: 5 Here’s what you need… 2 cans wild caught Albacore Tuna, packed in water 2 celery stalks, chopped 2 Tablespoons low fat mayonnaise ¼ cup dried cranberries 1 teaspoon dried dill weed Instructions: Drain...
Low Carb Mac and Cheese
Say what?! Mac and cheese without the traditional noodles! This is a recipe that kids and adults alike will love! Spaghetti squash is a fantastic replacement for traditional noodles – make it a habit to use these tender, squash noodles in all of your favorite pasta recipes. Enjoy! Servings: 6 Here’s what you need… 1 large spaghetti squash 1 teaspoon olive oil Sea salt Black pepper 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed 1 Tablespoon coconut...
Easy Meal Prep Tips
Ever wonder what it would be like to open your fridge to find a full week of healthy, delicious food that’s prepped and ready to be eaten? Sure would make sticking with your diet and achieving fat loss a lot easier… Meal prep is a fantastic way to keep on track with your eating throughout the entire week. The idea is to plan out all of your meals on the weekend, most often on Sunday, then do the shopping and the prep at one time for...