Healthy Eats: Grilled Vegetables

Ah vegetables. So good for you but not the most loved of all food groups. Why? Because most people don’t prepare them with enough flavor to be delicious! If boiled broccoli has you down in the dumps about veggies, try a new preparation: grilled vegetables!grilled vegetables

Many vegetables can be grilled directly on the grill grates: asparagus, peppers, onions, zucchini, squash, etc. You can also skewer the vegetables and marinade them in white wine, lemon, or lime juice and seasonings. For me, I keep our grilled vegetables simple: a little salt, a little pepper, some garlic powder and a spritz of non-stick cooking spray. On the halved avocados (considered a fat source as a macronutrient), I squeeze fresh lime, cumin powder, salt and pepper. The texture of a grilled avocado is very smooth and velvety – yum!

The next time you are bored with your brussels, try grilled vegetables instead!

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Healthy Eats: Tex Mex Salad

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 I have bell peppers, corn (roasted is best), zucchini, yellow squash or mango, then countless combinations are possible! Tex Mex Salad

The Tex Mex Salad is just chopped lettuce (Romaine pictured here), fresh salsa, and your lean protein (barbecue turkey burger pictured here). You won’t need a dressing because the salsa has enough liquid to moisten the lettuce. Clean eating that tastes great is only a salsa away! Try the Tex Mex Salad the next time you are craving something south of the border!

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Healthy Eats: Cucumber Dill Salad

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. cucumber dill salad

Whisk together 1/3 cup Greek Yogurt (nonfat), with the remaining ingredients and toss around the sliced and chopped vegetables. Pair this cucumber dill salad with a barbecue turkey burger or other lean meat and enjoy!

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Healthy Eats: Arugula Quinoa Salad

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!2016-05-17 19.09.41

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, and quinoa (remember this is a carb so portion control really matters). Squeeze the juice of one lemon over your mixture and toss to coat. Add your allowed protein source such as fish or chicken and enjoy!

You can make so many wonderful combinations with the major staples of lemon juice vinaigrette, quinoa (or couscous) and a spicy lettuce such as arugula.

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Healthy Eats: Chia Seed Strawberry Jam

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 be better than starting your day out right with this superior seed? I can’t think of anything…so top your ezekial bread or your protein pancake with Chia Seed Strawberry Jam!2016-02-03 07.10.35

To make, clean 2 lbs fresh strawberries and place in a food processor. Pulse until the strawberries reach the desired consistency for you jam (somewhat chunky). Pour into a large mixing bowl and add the juice of 1 lemon, 3 TBSP Chia Seeds, and 6-8 TBSP of Truvia (or other no calorie sweetener). Stir to combine then pour into glass jars. Refrigerate for a few hours so Chia Seeds can go to work to thicken up the jam. Then keep one in the fridge and freeze or gift the other jars. Jam lasts up to 1 week in the refrigerator and 1 month in the freezer!

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Healthy Eats: Roasted Curry Cauliflower

When baked broccoli is just not doing it for you anymore, kick your veg regimen up a notch with Roasted Curry Cauliflower.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 bowl. Use your hands or a pastry brush to paint the mixture over a large head of cauliflower. Roast at 425 degrees for 30-45 minutes or until a nice crust has formed. Cauliflower will be easily sliced into large hunks and paired nicely with your lean meat and starch/grains for a complete meal.

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Healthy EATS: Stuffed Peppers

If you are starting to get bored of CHICKEN, RICE, BROCCOLI AND SWEET POTATO, then mix it up and make some stuffed peppers.

stuffed peppersMeasure 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 30 minutes on 375 — yum yum! I was able to squeeze 3.5 ounces of ground turkey and 1/2 cup of rice into each — buy big peppers 😉

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Healthy EATS: Protein Pancake

I love this protein pancake! It is my go-to for early mornings. I make it the day before (or a few days before) and then microwave for 1 minute and top with 1 TBSP peanut butter and 1.5 TBSP low sugar jam or homemade chia seed strawberry jam.

Pancake:

Whisk together 3/4 cup egg whites with 1 scoop of Super Seed Beyond Fiber. Add in 1 TBSP chia seeds or 1/4 cup oats for additional carb requirements. Heat frying pan over medium heat and coat generously with cooking spray. Pour in batter and wait to flip until mostly set up. Wrap in tinfoil to store in refrigerator or enjoy right away.

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Healthy Eats

It’s important to master delicious ways to prepare your healthy food so you don’t burn out and resort to JUNK FOOD. Remember to eat clean and train mean as often as you can. Here are some of our go-to recipes for clean eating anytime of the day!

Partially Plant Based:

Chickpea Peanut Butter Bars

Chickpea Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Grilled Tofu and Vegetables

Plant Based Sausage Egg & Rice Bakes

Snack Platter

Cold Peanut Noodle Salad

Roasted Potato & Lentil Kale Salad

Breakfast (Alphabetical):

Banana Nut Bread

Blueberry Breakfast Bake

Blueberry Overnight Oats

Chia Seed Strawberry Jam

Chocolate Granola Pancake

Coconut Oil Oatmeal

Cowboy Cran Cookies

Cranberry Pecan Granola

Cran-Raspberry Overnight Oats

Egg & Rice Bake

Greek Yogurt Parfait

Protein Brownies

Protein Pancake

Protein Pudding

Protein Truffles

Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin Breakfast Bake

Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

Zucchini Bread

Proteins:

Seafood/Shellfish

Lemon/Dill Salmon

Flounder Piccata

Lemon Cod

Salsa Saves Frozen Cod

Cilantro Salmon

Dijon Parmesan Broiled Fish

Asian Tuna & Cucumber Salad

Salmon Caesar Salad

Tropical Snapper & Roasted Carrots

Tuna Sandwich

Poultry – Chicken & Eggs

Egg Salad

Balsamic Rosemary Chicken

Buffalo Chicken Salad

Chicken Salad Wrap

Chicken Waldorf

Crockpot Shredded Chicken

Open Face Sandwich

Orange Rosemary Chicken

White Wine Garlic Chicken

Poultry – Turkey

Barbecue Turkey Burgers

EASY Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed Cabbage

Tex Mex Salad

Turkey Meatballs

Whole Turkey

Pork

Apple Cider Dijon Pork Tenderloin

Chimichurri Pork Tenderloin

Carolina Style Pulled Pork

Sweet & Spicy Pork Tenderloin

Beef & Wild Game

Grilled Flank Steak

Crispy Beef Lettuce Cups

Meatballs & Cabbage

Mongolian Beef

Carbohydrates:

Vegetables (Alphabetical)

Asian Slaw

Avocado Mash

Blistered Tomatoes & Green Beans

Brussel Sprout Green Goddess Salad

Cabbage Steaks

Cucumber Dill Salad

Grilled Kale Salad

Grilled Vegetables

Kale Chips

Parmesan Mushrooms

Pickled Green Beans and Red Onions

Ratatouille

Roasted Curry Cauliflower

Sauteed Onions and Mushrooms

Sugar Snap Pea Salad

Sweet Onion Salad

Grains & Starches (Alphabetical)

Arugula Quinoa Salad

Balsamic Thyme Butternut Squash

Bruschetta Quinoa

Coconut Acorn Squash

Cold Couscous

Crispy Bread

Parmesan Acorn Squash

Sweet Potato Fries

Fruit (Alphabetical)

Watermelon Avocado Salad

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Healthy EATS: Lemon Dill Salmon

Salmon is so wonderful because it’s packed full of omega 3 fatty acids which have been shown to help with rheumatoid arthritis, depression, asthma, dementia, and baby development! Here’s an easy preparation:

Healthy eating salmon

Combine 2 TBSP dijon mustard, 1 TBSP lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, and fresh ground pepper. Lay salmon filet on tinfoil lined baking sheet and spread the lemon/dill mixture evenly on top. Broil on HIGH for 10-15 minutes and pair with your favorite vegetables and/or rice.

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