Fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Vietnamese spring rolls recipe 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!

fresh Vietnamese spring rollsFirst 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, [...]

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Proper Portions

Understanding portion sizes is just as critical to dieting as understanding clean eating. Here is a guide to understanding proper portion sizes.  
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A baseball (not a softball) is roughly the size of 1 cup. 1 cup is the appropriate serving for berries, cooked grains & pasta, most cereals, vegetables such as broccoli, green beans, and potatoes.

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Think of a golf ball when you reach for your peanut butter. It equals around two tablespoons packed with healthy fats and tons of calories. It is important to be portion conscience when eating nuts and nut butters. A golf ball can also be used to measure a serving of dried fruit.
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The average chicken breast is one and half to two servings of chicken. A serving of meat is 4 ounces [...]

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Protein “Ice Cream”

Splurge on this simple, not-so-guilty “Ice Cream” made with all clean ingredients.
Recipe:

3 Frozen Bananas, Sliced
2 Scoops of Protein Powder (chocolate or vanilla)
2 Tablespoons Peanut Butter
¼ – ½ Cup Almond Milk

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1) Sliced the bananas and freeze overnight.
2)Place frozen bananas in a Cuisinart Food Processor – I recommend this one highly if you don’t have one.
Pulse until creamy.
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3) Add protein powder and peanut butter to bananas and pulse until creamy.
4) If the mixture is chunky or gritty add the almond milk until creamy.
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5) Enjoy or place in the freezer for when that sweet tooth comes calling.
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Clean Drinking (Starbucks)

Enjoy your favorite Starbucks guilt-free. 

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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. [...]

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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 for added benefits. This recipe makes about 26 servings (1/4 cup). I like to eat it with soy yogurt and fruit or with almond milk. But I am sure it would be great with cow’s milk or any yogurt as well! It’s low calorie and low fat! Enjoy for breakfast or as a snack! Share with us how you like to eat your granola.

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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 [...]

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Chia Seeds!

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Find out what chia seeds can do for your health and how to create a clean eating pudding. 

 

 

Almost overnight, chia seeds have gained over-whelming popularity in the health community. Are they worth all the hype? Yes. Chia seeds are packed full of health benefits and can be used to make some wonderful snacks. This powerful ancient food source is packed with fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants. Just three tablespoons of chia seeds contains as much omega-3’s as 32 ounces of salmon. They provide all the benefits of fish oil supplements without the fishy after taste. Chia seeds can also be ground into flour and used in recipes to as a gluten free substitute. Look for them in health food stores, or purchase them online. I recommend the Bob’s Red Mill Chia SeedsRead more

Snack Attack! Guide to Healthy Snacks

good habits for healthLooking for low carb & low calorie snacks? Well, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve gathered a nice list of ideas for you. Many people who are on the 17 Day Diet talk to me daily through our support chat (available when you buy the app for iPhone or Android phones), and a common question is: “In the evening I get the urge to snack and I need snack ideas, can you help me?” So, here it is! Healthy snack ideas. If you’re not on the 17 Day Diet, don’t worry, this list is for anyone looking to make healthy choices.

1. Asian Lettuce Wraps by Eat Yourself Skinny

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2. Healthy Tuna Salad by Lift. Laugh. Love. Lauren - this can also [...]

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Scorch Fat

It’s possible to boost your metabolism with simple tweaks to your daily routine. Making these small changes will make your body more effective in its battle against fat.
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Eat Breakfast 
It is more than just a name: break-fast. Your body has been deprived of nutrients while you have been slumbering. Skipping breakfast sends your body into starvation mode. Eat your morning meal every morning. Make it 20-40% of your daily caloric intake.
Drink Cold Water
Research shows that women who drank eight 12 oz glasses of water daily have a higher metabolic then those who only drank four glasses. Drinking cold water will also help burn a few more calories because your body has to heat the water before it can use it. See our 40 Fruit water recipes post.
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Get your Protein!

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Protein is one of the three macro nutrients your body needs but unlike carbohydrates and fat your body doesn’t store protein and is in need of a consist supply. Protein is responsible for tissue repair, growth, and energy. It also is one of the most filling nutrients and your body burns more calories metabolizing protein. The recommended daily value (RDA) for protein is .5 grams per pound. However, if you are pregnant or active your protein needs can increase to 1 gram per pound. If you aren’t getting enough protein, here are some easy and quick ways to add it to your diet.

Find out which protein supplement fits your life and goals best.

Protein Powder Supplements: The choices seem endless when discussing types of protein supplements. A common supplement choice is whey which is quick digesting and inexpensive. But is does contain [...]

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Healthy Snack Idea – Frozen Grapes

It’s getting warmer here! I can feel summer, and I love it! I live in a place where it gets warm, but not too hot usually, so we have no Air conditioner or cooler in our house – so when it does get super hot I have to think of clever ways to keep cool. I drink ice water with lemon, or other fruit added, a lot! I make smoothies all the time. And one of my newest snacks are frozen grapes! I went to a swim party last summer and it was the most popular finger food there! Everyone loved it. Thought I’d share them with you. They were super easy to prepare.

First, purchase some grapes at the market. Organic is best, especially when buying imported grapes – they are one of the Dirty Dozen. Trader Joes [...]

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