Follow this super simple and yummy recipe to cool down this summer and get the protein fix you need. Its a delicious snack for only 50 calories.
Making your own popsicles is an easy and healthy option to store bought products with artificial ingredients, colors and sweeteners. Check out this awesome cookbook
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Roasted Cauliflower Hummus – Bean Free and Tahini Free
When I hear the word “hummus” I automatically think of mashed garbanzo beans. Sure, this is the true way hummus was and is made, but, there are tons of other ways to make hummus. Don’t get me wrong, I love garbanzo beans and all beans for that matter, I just think its great to have options and to experiment a little in the kitchen. What if you’re on Paleo diet or the 17 Day Diet (cycle 1) and can’t have garbanzo bean hummus – but you really love hummus and feel a snack attack coming on!? Well, good news! There are many options for you to help with your craving. By the way, its so much healthier for you to make your own hummus, not to mention cheaper!! All you need is an oven & a Food Processor
Skinny Me Margarita
After enduring another 90+ day during “June Gloom”, I needed a margarita to cool me down. And while a margarita never properly fits into any diet, it is a treat that can’t be missed. The traditional margarita can contain around 300 calories and who has only one margarita?
This recipe lightens up the calories but keeps all the flavor and tequila you need for a good time.
Recipe
1 cup lime juice
1 cup water
10-20 drops liquid stevia to taste
6 oz tequila
2 oz fresh-squeezed orange juice
Ice
Salt for glass rim (optional)
Instructions
Stir all ingredients together
Taste for sweetness
Add more stevia if needed
Serve over ice in a lightly salt rimmed Margarita Glass
Serving: 4
Calories: 120
Overnight Oats
If you haven’t tried overnight oats, you are missing a delicious and easy breakfast perfect for those hectic ”I have no time” mornings. Just grab from the fridge and take with you, no cooking required. Just don’t forget a spoon! Great breakfast treat for when you’re on the 17 Day Diet cycle 3.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup vanilla almond milk, unsweetened
1/2 vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup old fashion oats
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1/2 cup nonfat greek yogurt
Stevia to taste
Whisk milk and protein powder in a small bowl until all clumps are removed. Add remaining ingredients until well mixed. Place in the fridge overnight. Add Topping. Enjoy.
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40 Fresh Fruit “Spa” Water Recipes
Summer is here and unlike sodas, water is a true and healthy thirst-quencher.
Say goodbye to soda, juice, and bottled flavored waters and hello to freshly made fruit water – otherwise known as “spa water”. It’s super easy to make your own. Wash fruits or herbs, slice them up and add to your filtered water. If you use fresh herbs add a sprig of your choice of herbs to the Reusable Cold Tumbler
Post-Workout Fuel
During exercise, our muscles and carbohydrate stores break down. The muscle tissue rips and prepares itself to be rebuilt. However, without the proper nutrition, your body can’t rebuild and will never reach its full potential.
What do I eat post workout?
After a workout, you want to fuel your body with carbohydrates and protein, which are essential to the rebuilding process. Fat is not necessary and it may even derail your progress as it slows digestion. If you calculate your needs, you will need .8 grams of carbs per kilogram and .4 grams of protein per kilogram. Keep in mind that it is also best to consume your post workout meal ASAP for the biggest benefits. Check out these ten quick meals to fuel your body after training.
Ten Quick Post Workout Mini Meals
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A Lighter Side of Chicken Parmesan
We are all familiar with the cheesy, yummy goodness that is chicken parmesan. As one of my favorite dishes, I set out to create a lighter, diet-friendly version of this Italian classic. 17 Day Diet Cycle 3 Compliant recipe.
Ingredients:
3 slices whole wheat bread
4 teaspoons Italian spice blend
1/2 teaspoon salt & pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 egg whites
1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 cup flour
4 chicken breast
Olive oil spray
3 1/2 cups marinara sauce
3/4 cup shredded low fat mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
Directions:
Pound chicken until 1/2 inch thick.
Place flour into the first shallow baking dish.
Whisk egg whites and milk together in the second shallow dish.
Place bread into toaster and toast until golden brown. Remove from toaster and place in a food processor with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian spice blend. Pulse until crumbs are created and pour into the third shallow dish.
Line up ingredients on a counter and [...]
Fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls
These are absolutely one of my favorite foods to eat! So fresh and tasty! And so versatile. You can seriously add anything you want in them. Make them vegan/vegetarian or add some meat if you’d like. You could even go fruity with them if you wanted! I’ve made them a couple times for family functions and people flock to these. People of all ages love them, kiddo’s do too – probably because they are fun little rolled up treats! Might be a good way to get your kids to eat their veggies!
First you’re going to want to decide what you want to fill these beauties up with. Veggies are great! Any kind really: sprouts, spinach, shredded carrots, shredded cucumber, avocado, mushrooms, cilantro, bell pepper, lettuce, fresh basil, [...]
Clean Drinking (Starbucks)
Enjoy your favorite Starbucks guilt-free.
Whether you enjoy the green siren daily, weekly, or monthly, it can be devastating to your waistline. And now that Starbucks lists calories on their menu boards you can feel the guilt as you order. As a former Barista, I have just the tips to ordering the drinks you love that will keep your mouth happy and your diet consistent.
Clean Eating Starbucks tips:
Drip Coffee, Americano, & Tea: These are the most obvious calorie conscious drinks with ten calories or less. You can spice these up by adding sugar-free syrups or steamed non-fat milk with a little bit of foam.
Latte: A tall nonfat latte contains only 90 calories. It is basically a glass of steamed milk with espresso: packed with protein and calcium. Make it a skinny latte with sugar-free vanilla for a real treat.
Frappuccino: Yes, I said it. [...]
Easy Homemade Coconut Granola
Store bought granolas can be packed full of sugar, or worse! High fructose corn syrup! I’ve been making my own for years and experimenting to make it better and better. Here is my favorite mix made with Nutiva Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
4 cups oats
1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds
1/4 cup chopped raw almonds
1/4 cup chopped raw walnuts
1/4 cup coconut flakes
1/2 cup [...]
