Tag Archives: Healthy Eating

Lemon Chicken Recipe

If you’re looking for an easy recipe for a busy night, look no further than this healthy lemon chicken recipe. Pair it with some steamed rice and vegetables for a high protein and satisfying dinner. 4 pounds of chicken thighs, skin-on and bone-in4 teaspoons lemon zest (about 2 lemons)1/4 cup lemon juice1/4 cup chicken broth2Continue reading “Lemon Chicken Recipe”

My Favorite Healthy Superfood Smoothie

Smoothies are both delicious and refreshing but I like to make mine with superfoods, too! Try my favorite superfood smoothie recipe below for a boost of energy today! Each of these ingredients have awesome benefits. Strawberries are high in vitamin C, blueberries provide antioxidants, spinach has lots of vitamins, and chia seeds provide lots of omega – 3 and fiber.

Breakfast squares

I’m on a baking kick and these homemade goodies motivate me to workout more! Don’t even feel guilty eating these since they’re low in sugar and protein rich!
These bars are best utilized before or after a workout to replenish nutrients to the body. And since they’re not too big, I think a few would be considered one serving! 

Cajun Veggie Chips

Here’s a nutritious way to enjoy some crunchy, tasty chips. By thinly slicing and baking vegetables, you’re able to get your chip fix without tanking your fitness results. Make a large batch on the weekend and portion your veggie chips out into ziplock bags for the week. Ingredients: 2 lbs of root vegetables, thinly slicedContinue reading “Cajun Veggie Chips”

Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: 8 cups bite-size cauliflower florets (about 1 large head) 4 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled 1/3 cup nonfat buttermilk (see Tip below) 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon grass fed butter 1/2 teaspoon sea salt Freshly ground pepper to taste Snipped fresh chives for garnish Directions: Place cauliflower florets and garlic inContinue reading “Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes”

Coconut Ginger Macaroons

Ingredients: 3 egg whites1 tsp raw honey½ tsp stevia2 tsp organic vanilla extract2 tsp fresh grated ginger1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F In a large bowl, whisk egg whites until light and cloudy. Add stevia, honey, vanilla and ginger. Fold in shredded coconut and coconutContinue reading “Coconut Ginger Macaroons”

Banana Zucchini Bread

Ingredients: 1 cup coconut flour 1 cup oat flour 1 cup rolled oats (Quaker Old Fashioned Oats) 1 1⁄2teaspoons baking powder 1 1⁄2teaspoons baking soda 1 1⁄2teaspoons cinnamon 1⁄4teaspoon ground allspice 1⁄4teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon salt 4 eggs (or Egg Beaters to cut some calories) 1⁄2cups honey 1⁄4cup oil (coconut or avocado oil)Continue reading “Banana Zucchini Bread”

Almond Butter Brownies

Christmas time is coming and the holiday gatherings have begun! What do you do when you go to a holiday party and there are so many sweet treats all around, and you feel like you will over-indulge? Why, you make a big batch of HEALTHY brownies and bring them to the party, of course! 

Detox Salad with Rosemary Salmon

This Detox Salad with Rosemary Salmon recipe is a great dinner option because it is low in carbohydrates; or you could even have for lunch. I like this recipe because it is filled with tons of nutrients for energy, mood, metabolism boosting micronutrients, and omega 3’s!