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I saw a fellow coach make this with turkey breast but all I had was chicken in the house. I baked 1/2 and sautéed 1/2. I think I prefer baking. Both tasted really good but baking is so much easier and about the same amount of time. I love trying new recipes and adapting them to be… Read More
There are so many ways to prepare and baked spiced sweet potato fries are always a hit at the dinner table (and let’s face it, good for a snack too). Spiced Up Sweet Potato Fries – 1-2 sweet potatoes – coconut or EVOO – sea salt – pepper – garlic powder, turmeric, Trader Joe’s 21… Read More
I haven’t used my crock pot in some time and I thought it was time to pull it out and start using it again. It is winter in Midwest which means cold weather. Using a crock pot is easy and allows us to make some delicious HOT meals without it taking all evening. You simply… Read More
It’s all about having simple healthy snacks and variety (who wants to be bored with their food anyway). There are many options to it. Recipe: Cut 1-2 celery stalks 1 TBLS of peanut, sun, apple, almond or healthy butter of choice Sesame seed, raisins, raw cacao, hemp seeds or other healthy topping Drizzle with a… Read More
This is a perfect chili for game days, cool autumn afternoons or tailgating! Great for leftovers too. White Bean and Chicken Chili 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil (or I used avocado oil) 1 onion, chopped 1 pepper of any color cut and chopped 3-4 cloves fresh garlic, minced 3-4 cups organic chicken broth (reduced sodium best)… Read More
Protein, spice, cacao, coconut, sun butter…. there are all kinds of delicious protein balls. This recipe uses many of these good-for-you ingredients with the extra power kick of fresh organic carrots. Enjoy them Carrot Spice Balls 1 scoop protein powder 2 tablespoons coconut oil 2 whole carrots, shredded 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg 4… Read More
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This is a KISS or Keep Is Sexy (Kale) Salad from my #30 Day Beach Bum Program program I ran over the summer. You can modify the ingredients to fit what ever is in season. It is a delicious way to get more super greens into your diet. KISS Kale + More Salad 1 bunch organic… Read More
Healthy snacks can be easy and delicious. These sweet potato chips can be served with a yummy dip of salsa, hummus, guacamole, or your healthy favorite homemade ranch. They could be topped off with a little drizzled honey, chopped walnuts and blue cheese crumbles or made into sweet potato nachos with black beans, chopped scallions,… Read More
This is a tasty and great healthy side that will please everyone’s palate at your Thanksgiving dinner table. So flavorful and delicious and filled with protein you can serve it up for dinner plus you never will miss the bread! This is one of the most requested recipes from my fall programs. Stuffed Acorn Squash 2 tablespoons coconut… Read More
We all know vegetables are good for us and we try to find different ways to make them tasty our families. Roasted is a very tasty and popular way to serve that everyone loves. Have you ever POWERED UP YOUR VEGGIES with Turmeric? Turmeric, the yellow-gold (super) spice, is a very easy addition that gives… Read More
Before you ask “Turmeric Smoothie? Why?”, you want to know the unbelievable benefits of turmeric (curcumin). Turmeric Smoothie Recipe 1 cup hemp or coconut milk 1/2 cup frozen pineapple or mango chunks 1 fresh banana 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (can be increased to 1 tsp) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon… Read More
Love Turmeric, check out health benefits and try these Turmeric Roasted Veggies or a Turmeric Smoothie too. Read More
Thanksgiving only comes around once a year, and what do we usually do? Splurge, right? We justify by saying “it is only one day, what can it really do to my waistline?” Gaining weight during the holiday season seems like something that just happens like it’s part of the tradition. It is very common for… Read More
Cauliflower is one of my all time favorites and cauliflower rice makes it so versatile and easy to prepare in so many different ways all year long. Cauliflower has tremendous compounds involved in cancer protection, anti-inflammation, cardiovascular benefits, digestive health, and detoxification support. 2 Easy Ways to Make Cauliflower Rice This is a great Cook Once –… Read More
Pumpkin gets all the attention this time of year. And while I love the orange sweetness, I love its seasonal competition, the apple, and it also deserves a spot in the limelight. I love apples. Everyday I try and either eat an apple or add to my juice, smoothie or breakfast oats. While my mother-in-law… Read More
Beets are an extremely nutritious food source and they are really tasty too. Beets are packed with vitamins and minerals: vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and C, choline, folic acid, iodine, manganese, organic sodium, potassium, iron, calcium, copper and phosphorus. Some really good reasons to eat beets Beets can help fight cancer. Studies show beet juice inhibits the formation… Read More
What makes you smile? Laugh? Go giddy with glee? For some, it’s a walk through the park to enjoy the fall colors. For another, it’s a spin on a roller coaster, a solo movie date, or a perfectly ripe fall squash. So… when was the last time you did something that makes you happy? If… Read More
Here is a great tip from a fellow health coach (who got it from a Cleanse participant) on keep tracking of your water intake if you work in front of a computer all day. Put 8 mini Post It notes along the side of your computer. Each time you have your glass of water, remove… Read More
You’ll want to add this salad to your meal plan. Great as the main course or as a side. It is also almost a copycat of the delicious Costco Quinoa Salad- just a few things different. Health Benefits of Quinoa High in protein. A good source of riboflavin. It only has 172 calories per ¼… Read More
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