While I'm prepping to kickstart my refocus on health I knew I needed to make myself a healthy, and delicious lunch. I had a fridge full of fresh veggies, and chicken breast that I had prepped on Monday for lunch all week (which I ended up traveling for much of so it wasn't used), and …
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I love eggs. They are such a versatile food. Some days, all you want is a nice omelet for breakfast, and some nights you want an easy, protein filled meal, and eggs are easy and quick. Tonight was one of those nights, and voila! Savory Kale & Red Bean Scramble Serves 2 Ingredients 3/4 cup …
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This weekend's protein baking had a 50% return on investment. My first batch I forgot to add the Truvia, and were inedible. Second batch, delicious. I'm also having fun playing with new combos of fruits and veggies that combine to make moist, delicious muffins, for not a lot of calories. Pumpkin Raspberry Protein Muffins Makes …
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After failing at baking with tea yesterday, I found myself home for the day. (Note to self, having low bold pressure is great, except when you're being shot up with pneumonia, and then it makes you extremely doing hotheaded.) After sleeping for most of the morning, I decided to get on with the things I …
Continue reading Healthy Recipe: Banana Berry Protein Muffins
After 2 workouts, lots of walking around the Flower Show and enjoying the weather walking around the city, I was exhausted. But with 8 miles on my training calendar tomorrow, I needed to power up tonight. I knew exactly what I needed: Oat Risotto. I love using oats instead of other grains for savory dishes …
Continue reading Healthy Recipe: Savory Oat Risotto with Maple Roasted Veggies & Sea Scallops
If you follow me on Instagram you know I spent a crazy amount of time prepping food yesterday. It was one of those days where I was inspired with each of my planned dishes, and was a having fun singing along with my Sunday playlist (consisting of artists like Jack Johnson, John Mayer, Maroon 5, …
Continue reading Healthy Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Protein Muffins
As I mentioned in my post this morning, I am ready to take control of my nutrition again. I'm starting by going nut with food prep. I wanted lots of healthy options so that I couldn't get bored, but also had lots of yumminess. I've been doing smoothies for the last couple of months, but …
Continue reading Healthy Recipe: Simple Egg White & Veggie Muffins
A month or so ago I made my first crockpot chicken, and was delighted how easy and delicious it was, basically chicken, salsa and some seasoning. So I started to think about what else I could do that would be similar, and it dawned on me to think tropical. A salad made with the chicken, …
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This is a great morning or post-workout smoothie to get you moving! Orange Berry Smoothie Calories: 430 kCal Carbs: 82g Fiber: 18g Fat: 8g Protein: 18g Ingredients 1 medium banana 1 peeled blood orange 1/2c frozen cherries 1.5c frozen mixed berries 1/2c nonfat Greek yogurt 3/4c unsweetened almond coconut milk 1 tbsp chia seeds, 40g …
A few months ago I saw this little box in the juice aisle at Whole Foods, and decided to buy it. Little did I know this was not going to be just a little natural flavor for my water. I quickly started using it on salads, especially at work, instead of dressing. The bright lemon …
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