Salmon with Brown Rice and Salsa

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  • 5 oz cooked salmon
  • ½cup avocado
  • ½tomato
  • ½medium cucumber
  • ¼red onion
  • Chives
  • Dill
  • ½cup brown rice
    • Cook brown rice and set aside
    • Take skin off the salmon and grill or bake it
    • For the salsa, dice the tomato, cucumber, avocado, red onion, chives and dill. Squeeze lemon juice over it
    • Place the salmon on top of the brown rice and generously place the salsa on top.
    • Add a side of broccoli for an extra nutritional value! =)

Enjoy it!

QUINOA & CHICKEN SALAD

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  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast
  • ½cup cooked quinoa
  • 2 cup raw spinach
  • ½cu p mushrooms &½ zucchini
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup tomatos
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

-Remove fat and slice your chicken into small, even pieces.
-Spice with pepper and oregano.
-Place into already hot skillet
-Cook on both sides to done
-Saute mushrooms and zucchini in coconut oil
– Cook½cup raw quinoa with 1 cup water for 15 minutes
– Place the quinoa on top of the spinach, next place the chicken on top of the vegetables base and drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the top

Enjoy it!

Beet Pancakes

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  • 1 beet
  • 2 cups oats
  • 1 banana
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 3 tbsp honey

– Mix all ingredients well.
– Cook in a medium temperature frying pan
– Enjoy!

Lentil Soup

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  • 1 pound lentils
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 large carrots, peeled, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • 2 cups crushed fresh tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Balsamic Vinegar

– Rinse lentils in cold water and place in a large pot with enough cold water to cover them by 6 inches. Add the bay leaf.
– Bring to a boil, skim off foam, lower heat, and boil gently, partially covered, until lentils are just tooth-tender, 20-30 minutes.
– Add carrots, celery, cumin and onion to the lentils. Cook partially covered till carrots are tender, about 20-30 minutes.
– Add crushed tomatoes, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer, partially covered, until lentils become very creamy and soft. Stir occasionally and add boiling water if necessary to prevent sticking
– Remove bay leaf before serving.

Super Berry Smoothie

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Perfect for breakfast or snack!

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup frozen mixed berries
  • 1 tsp flax oil
  • 1 scoop protein powder
  • 1 cup spinach

– Blend it all up and enjoy! 🙂

 

Protein Oatmeal

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Great option for breakfast or snack!

 

  • 1/4 cup oats or oat bran (gluten-free or regular)
  • 1/2 cup coconut or almond milk (just water works too!)
  • 1/4 cup vanilla whey protein powder
  • Cinnamon to taste
  • Blueberries, strawberries or almonds for toppings
  • Stevia drops or a teaspoon of honey if you like it sweeter =)

– In a nonstick pot, bring your milk and oats to a boil. Allow it to simmer for 3-5 minutes until you get a thick and “porridgy” consistency.Remove oatmeal from
– the heat and let it cool before adding the rest of the ingredients. Add the whey after you cook the oats, or it will curdle.
– If you like your oatmeal thicker, add a bit less milk. If you like your oats runnier, add a bit more milk.
– Add cinnamon and other toppings. Enjoy!

Kale Avocado Salad

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  • 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, smashed and chopped into a paste
  •  4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 avocados, halved, pitted, and peeled
  • 2 tbsp. raw hemp seeds (optional)
  •  1 bunch kale (about 3⁄4 lb.), stemmed and finely chopped
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

– Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil and garlic in a bowl.
– Cut 2 avocados into 1⁄2″ cubes and thinly slice the remaining avocado. Put cubed avocados, half of the hemp seeds, and kale into a serving bowl. Toss kale mixture with dressing and season with a little salt and pepper.
– Divide salad between plates and garnish with sliced avocado and remaining hemp seeds.
– You top it with strawberries and some almonds or walnuts too!
Enjoy it with some grilled chicken or turkey and a side of brown rice or quinoa!

ZUCCHINI NOODLES

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Low carb healthy alternative to regular pasta!

  • 2 zucchinnis, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • ¼ cup water
  • low sodium salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • Cut lengthwise slices from zucchini using vegetable peeler making long strips like spaghetti. Discard seeds.
  • Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir zucchini in the hot oil for one minute.
  • Add water and cook until zucchini is softened, 5 to 7 minutes
  • Season with salt and pepper

Sauce Suggestion:
Low Sodium Tomato Sauce

Enjoy it with ground chicken breast or turkey or shrimp!

Turkey Tacos Lettuce Wraps

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  • 1 package of lean ground turkey
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 small onion, minced
  • 2 tbsp bell pepper, minced
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 4 oz can low sodium tomato sauce
  • 8 large lettuce leaves from Bibb lettuce

Healthy topping suggestions: veggies (carrots, zucchini, bell peppers, peas), avocado slices, ½ cup shredded reduced fat cheddar (or healthier cheese options – goat, feta)

  • Cook the turkey in a large skillet breaking it into smaller pieces.
  • When no longer pink add dry seasoning and mix well.
  • Add the onion, pepper, water and tomato sauce and cover. Simmer on low for about 20 minutes.
  • Wash and dry the lettuce. Divide the meat equally between the 8 leaves and place in the center of each leaf. Add your healthy toppings and enjoy!

Spinach Quiche Cups

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Completely gluten-free and low-carb.

Perfect for breakfast or brunch!

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil for cooking the mushrooms
  • 1 (10 oz) package fresh baby spinach
  • 4 eggs (if yolks are quite small, use 5 eggs)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese ( aim for low fat types – Fetta, Goat)
  • 1 (8 oz package) mini bella mushrooms chopped
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup chopped onion

– Preheat the oven to 375F or 190C.
– Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet. Sauté the mushrooms until they are soft, about 5-6 minutes. Set Aside.
– Place the spinach in a deep pan or in the skillet that you used for the mushrooms. Add a little water, 1/4 cup should do it. Using medium heat, cook the spinach just until wilted, about 3-4 mins. Use either your hand or a spatula to pack in the spinach. Drain the excess water really well
– In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until combined. Add the cooked mushrooms, spinach, cheese to the eggs. Mix well. Season to taste.
– Divide evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
– Bake for about 20-23 minutes, or until it’s well set and a tester/toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
– Leave in the pan for a few minutes or just until it’s cool enough to handle.

Enjoy it with a side of veggies and brown rice or quinoa!

Snacks

Snacks for mid morning or afternoon

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  • 1/2 tbsp almond butter
  • 1 cup apple slices
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  • 1 cup strawberries
  • ½ cup nuts
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  • 1 cup celery, baby carrots or cauliflower
  • 2 tbs guacamole (smashed avocados, lime, black pepper, 1 teaspoon olive oil)
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  • 2 hard boiled eggs
  • ½ cup almonds
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  • 1 cup low fat yogurt
  • 2 tbsp gluten free granola
  • ½ cup berries
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  • 2 cups greens (ie. kale, spinach)
  • 1 cup low fat yogurt
  • 1 cup berries and 1/2 banana
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  • ½ cup strawberries or blueberries or any other fruit you like
  • 1 cup whey protein powder
  • ½ cup almond milk

Frozen Chocolate Bananas

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That healthy desert for Friday night or the weekend =)

  • 2 ripe but firm bananas
  • 6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup granola, chopped pecans and walnuts (optional)
    • Line a baking sheet with nonstick foil or parchment paper.
    • Cut the bananas in half and insert a Popsicle stick into each half, as shown. Place them on the baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, melt the chocolate a Pyrex measuring cup in the microwave (check it every 30 seconds) or in a half-full pan of simmering water (about 2 minutes). Stir until smooth.
    • Roll each banana half in the chocolate, then quickly sprinkle with your topping (if using).
    • Freeze until the chocolate sets, 30 minutes. Serve or freeze in an airtight=