What’s for dinner on a weeknight? Why not grilled Asian tuna & cucumber salad? Weeknight cooking does not have to be boring and tasteless, nor does it have to be a lot of work. We use defrosted tuna steaks (which are a very lean protein source) and some simple seasoning to make big flavors that […]
Salsa is my go-to condiment to make healthy food taste oh so good! Depending on what we have in the fridge, I tend to play “Chopped” and make a unique salsa each time. My standard salsa though is just chopped tomatoes, sweet or red onion, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, salt and pepper to taste. If […]
This cool, refreshing summer salad is easy-peasy, lemon squeezy. Our Cucumber Dill Salad is just chopped English Cucumber (2 large), chopped red bell pepper, and thinly sliced sweet onion tossed in Greek Yogurt, fresh lemon juice, dried or fresh dill, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Whisk together 1/3 cup Greek Yogurt (nonfat), with the remaining […]
The spicy bite of arugula pairs nicely with cold quinoa, yellow tomatoes, red onions, and a light lemon juice vinaigrette to make a tasty arugula quinoa salad! Chop up your favorite vegetables and add to clean arugula or an arugula mixed medley. Sprinkle a bit of salt, pepper and garlic powder over the lettuce, vegetables, […]
Chia Seeds are one of those “popular foods” right now. Why? They are loaded with nutrients that benefit the body and the brain, are low in calories, are full of antioxidants, high in fiber, protein, and omega 3 fatty acids and can help aid in weight loss! Chia Seeds really are a super-seed! What could […]
When baked broccoli is just not doing it for you anymore, kick your veg regimen up a notch with Roasted Curry Cauliflower. Combine 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt (nonfat), 1 TBSP curry powder, 1 TSP tumeric, 1 TSP garlic powder, 1 TSP smoked paprika, salt to taste, and the juice of 1/2-1 whole lime in a […]
Wine and light beer make excellent marinades without the calories or fat that you’ll find in oil. The next time you go to marinate your chicken, try using a light beer or white wine instead of oil. For moist and delicious white wine garlic chicken, combine trimmed chicken breasts, 1/2 cup white wine (pinot grigio […]
Turkey breast or very lean turkey can be dry and hard to eat when microwaved. Our quick fix for this problem is to patty out burgers and grill them with just a bit of barbecue sauce. You can make it homemade for the most control over ingredients or buy a prepared bottle from the store. […]
I’m pretty sure the name sums up the deliciousness that can be expected when you make Coconut Oil Oatmeal a breakfast staple. Stir in your protein powder, shake it up on the side, or eat with your egg white allotment and enjoy! Remember that breakfast should be eaten within 30-45 minutes of waking up and […]
If you are starting to get bored of CHICKEN, RICE, BROCCOLI AND SWEET POTATO, then mix it up and make some stuffed peppers. Measure out your meat and rice separately so you stay within your portion control, mix in some onions, tomatoes and seasoning then add it to the peppers. Roast the peppers for about […]
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