Fruits and veggies are amazing for our health! They help our brains and bodies function optimally. What’s even better is they’re a natural source of energy that increases our performance, focus, concentration, and productivity! It is recommended that everyone eat 5-8 servings of fruits and veggies every day! Sometimes it is hard to consume all […]
Baked Avocado Eggs with Bacon Avocados are an amazing healthy food because they have lots of healthy fats, which is great for supporting your brain by reducing your blood pressure and may even prevent Alzheimer’s. Avocados are amazing to eat for breakfast as they are full of healthy fats that keep you fueled all day […]
Zucchini Bread Recipe Zucchini is one of my favorite comfort foods!I like mine with lots of zucchini, gluten free, and this recipe is a AIP variation (would be fully AIP & vegan if you swapped 2 regular eggs for 2 gelatin eggs) Try this healthy spin on a classic! Ingredients: Serves 12 2 small zucchini […]
Bacon Mushroom Ramen Recipe Ramen is a favorite food of mine because it’s so delicious! Plus it is so versatile that you can change the toppings and use your typical pantry staples! Treat yourself by testing out this delicious recipe! Ingredients: Serves 4 16 oz. baby bella mushrooms 2 tbsp avocado or coconut oil 6 […]
Shepherd’s Pie Recipe Shepherd’s pie is one of my favorite healthy comfort foods! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this tasty meal! Ingredients: Serves 8 2-2.5 lb gold potatoes 2 tbsp salt ¼ cup butter 1 tsp sea salt ½ cup sour cream 1 tbsp black pepper ½ bunch of parsley (washed and chopped) 1 lb […]
Celery Juice Benefits & Recipe Celery juice has become really popular, so chances are you have heard of it as a new health fad. Although it is coming into greater awareness recently, celery juice has been around for a while and has become popular for good reason as it is helping people restore their health […]
On cold winter days, it’s great to have warm, comforting food! Here is a great winter soup recipe that is delicious, easy to make and done in only 45 minutes! Stuffed Cabbage Soup Ingredients: Serves 8 1 pound ground beef 4 tablespoons butter 4 celery stalks 1 yellow onion 5 carrots 1/2 head cabbage cut […]
Happy Fat Tuesday! Satisfy your craving for a Fat Tuesday favorite! Ingredients: 1 pound shrimp (medium sized, peeled and deveined 1 pound raw chicken/turkey sausage 1 cup brown rice 2 cup chicken broth 1 large onion 1 red bell pepper 1 yellow bell pepper 1 green bell pepper 2 cups celery 2 cups chopped tomatoes […]
I’m really good at finding a way to put a healthy spin on comfort foods!! My favorite comfort food is meatloaf, and I’ve found a way to make it extra healthy! By substituting ground turkey for some of the beef to reduce the amount of fat, using oatmeal instead of bread to improve the amount […]
It’s important to fuel up with the right nutrition before and after a workout. Try this delicious peanut butter chocolate banana protein pancake recipe for a great way to start your day! Ingredients: 1 cup instant oats 1 ripe banana 3 eggs 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons peanut […]
Many different surveys have reported that grilled cheese is in the top 10 most common comfort foods in the US. Here’s a healthy twist on this classic comfort food – Turkey Avocado Grilled Cheese!! Ingredients: 2 slices ezekiel bread 3 ultra thin slices of cheddar cheese 5 oz sliced turkey 1/2 avocado 3 slices on […]
Ingredients: 2 lb yellow potatoes 1 large head cauliflower (about 4-5 cups) 2 cups chicken broth 2 sprigs rosemary 4+ cloves garlic 3/4 cup whole or 2% milk 1/2 teaspoon salt Pepper to taste Gravy Ingredients: 1 large onion 8 oz button mushrooms 1/2 cup chopped parsley 2 cups broth (chicken, beef, or vegetable) 1/4 […]
Working out is great, but it uses a lot of your energy. In order to have optimum post workout recovery, you should eat the following foods 15 – 30 minutes after your workout: WATER Banana Dark chocolate (70%+ cacao) Greek yogurt or cottage cheese Eggs Tuna or salmon Quinoa Sweet potatoes Lean protein
A recent research study analyzed and ranked 1,000 foods for nutritional content to rank the top health foods. Surprisingly, PORK FAT RANKED #8 HEALTHIEST FOOD, right after swiss chard and before beet greens!!! This is full of heart healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals!
DARK CHOCOLATE CAN ACTUALLY HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT!! Research studies have shown that people who smelled and ate unsweetened cacao nibs satisfied hunger cravings in a healthy, nutritious way and were able to prevent overeating.
Did you know that eating dark chocolate can help you build muscle? Dark chocolate has antioxidants called flavanols that help improve athletic performance and reduce the risk of stroke, cancer, diabetes. Studies have shown that flavanols: Enhances blood circulation and lowers blood pressure, which improve athletic performance and muscle endurance. Reduces the enzymes that break […]
Ingredients: 2 cups peanut butter 3 cups rolled instant oats ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ½ cup coconut oil 1 tbsp instant espresso powder (optional) ½ tsp salt ¼ cup honey ½ cup cacao nibs (optional) Instructions: Place peanut butter, honey, coconut oil, espresso powder, cocoa powder, and salt in a pot over medium low […]
Everyone knows that bacon is the best food ever! Here is a delicious, healthy recipe for smokey cauliflower bacon hash that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner! (Serves 4) Ingredients: 1 large shallot 2 tbsp olive oil 2 – 4 cloves of garlic 8 pieces of bacon 1 – 2 zucchini 1 – […]
(Serves 4) Ingredients: 1.5 lb salmon (four 6 oz filets) 1-2 tbsp chopped garlic 1-2 lemons ¼ cup olive oil 1 tbsp lemon pepper 1 tsp sea salt Instructions: Zest and juice lemon. Combine 3 tbsp olive oil, chopped garlic, lemon pepper, sea salt, and lemon zest in a gallon bag. Add salmon filets and […]
(Serves 2) Ingredients: 1 lb chicken, chopped into bite size pieces 6 cloves garlic 3 tbsp coconut oil 1 lb button mushrooms, quartered 1.5 cup snow peas 1/4 cup bamboo shoots, drained 1/4 cup water chestnuts, drained ½ tbsp coconut flour mixed with 2 tbsp water 2 tsp white pepper Marinade ingredients: 2 tbsp soy […]
The Super Bowl is this weekend! Which means there will be lots of parties and food! To keep your healthy eating on track, make some delicious, healthy finger foods to bring to the party! Check out these blog posts for some amazing recipes! Cauliflower Pizza Bites Spinach Artichoke Dip Spicy Popcorn Fruit Skewers with Yogurt […]
There is an 80/20 rule to getting results: 80% is nutrition, 20% is exercise. To maximize your muscle building and fat burning, eat more of these foods: 1) Lean protein: 35% to 40% of your daily food intake should be protein, so eat more chicken, fish, lean beef, pork and eggs 2) Healthy fats: 35% […]
Ingredients: 12 oz frozen spinach 1 can cannelloni beans 2 tbsp olive oil 14 oz can of artichoke hearts 4 oz full fat cream cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 – 2 tbsp hot sauce 2 tbsp chopped garlic 1 tbsp onion powder 1 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp salt 1 lb celery, chopped […]
Ingredients: 12 skewers 12 strawberries 3 kiwis 24 raspberries 36 blueberries 3 cuties 2 cups plain greek yogurt 2 tbsp honey 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla extract Instructions: Mix honey, yogurt, vanilla and cinnamon until uniform. Put fruit on skewers and serve.
Ingredients: 6 cups grated cauliflower 6 eggs 2 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp Italian seasoning 1 tbsp onion powder 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tbsp red pepper flakes (optional) 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 6 oz pepperoni, sausage, beef, bacon or ham 1 bell pepper 1/2 onion 6 oz mushrooms Marinara sauce Instructions: Preheat oven to […]
Ingredients: 1/2 cup popcorn 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp chili oil 3 tbsp butter 1/2 tsp garlic salt 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp cayenne 1/4 tsp cumin Instructions: Put popcorn, olive oil, and chili oil in a large pot with lid (preferably clear) over medium heat. When the kernels start […]
Collagen protein is an easy, delicious way to improve your health and vitality! Collagen is nothing new, but recent studies have shown how incredible it is at supporting your body! Eating collagen protein eases joint pain, improves digestive health, reverses skin aging, reduces cellulite, builds muscles and burns fat! Sounds like magic, right?!?! Go get […]
Consuming enough protein is critical to living a healthy life and to building muscle. Protein is filled with amino acids, which is the building blocks of muscle. Muscles are repaired and rebuilt while you sleep, so consuming protein before bed improves muscle building and boosts your metabolism while you sleep as well as the following […]
SNACKS ARE AWESOME! Here’s a few delicious, healthy, high protein snacks that are delicious! Turkey roll-up, Peanut butter no-bake energy balls, and Hummus & veggies! TURKEY ROLL-UPS: 3 pieces of turkey (or other deli meat) 2 oz cream cheese 1 piece pickle, cucumber or tomato 1 tsp no salt seasoning – Stack the slices of […]