EAT REAL FOOD. NOT TOO MUCH AND MOSTLY PLANTS.
I tell all my clients: exercise will help control your weight, combat diseases, improve your mood, boost your energy and promote better sleep. However, your diet will truly change the way you look and feel. You can have a great six pack under a layer of bad food choices. I'm not a fan of 'fad diets' - I believe in moderation and finding what works for you and most important - it's SUSTAINABLE. I love food, wine and dessert - and remind myself constantly about moderation. I look at it as a challenge (and I love a good challenge!). If it wasn't challenging we'd all be fit and healthy. :)
I am trying to be a better cook. I want to make cooking and eating enjoyable for my entire family. Almost everything I make is 6 ingredients or less, easy and devoured by my family and friends. Some you can freeze for later, too.
I tell all my clients: exercise will help control your weight, combat diseases, improve your mood, boost your energy and promote better sleep. However, your diet will truly change the way you look and feel. You can have a great six pack under a layer of bad food choices. I'm not a fan of 'fad diets' - I believe in moderation and finding what works for you and most important - it's SUSTAINABLE. I love food, wine and dessert - and remind myself constantly about moderation. I look at it as a challenge (and I love a good challenge!). If it wasn't challenging we'd all be fit and healthy. :)
I am trying to be a better cook. I want to make cooking and eating enjoyable for my entire family. Almost everything I make is 6 ingredients or less, easy and devoured by my family and friends. Some you can freeze for later, too.
And I always choose organic and/or local when possible. CHEERS!
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CHICKEN/MEAT
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CHICKEN/MEAT
- Crock Pot Balsamic Chicken
- Crock Pot Chicken Curry - I used the recipe to get an idea of how much, but revamped it. Didn't add tomato paste or chicken broth. Added whole can of lite coconut milk, diced kabocha squash, diced mini sweet peppers and only used thighs. Your kitchen will smell amazing all day!
- Baked Pesto Chicken
- Moroccan Lamb Meatballs
- Butternut Squash Chicken Curry
- One Pan Moroccan Lemon Chicken
- Chicken Broccoli Bake
- Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
- One Skillet Chicken Thighs with Butternut Squash
- Turkey Stuffed Peppers
- Crock Pot Brazilian Curry Chicken
- Paleo Crockpot Chicken Teriyaki
- Asian Sous Vide Wings
- Island Pork Tenderloin
- Roast Pork Loin
- Stuffed Double Pork and Sage Baked Apples
- Maple Chili Pork Chops
- Baked Soy Lemon Chops
- Crock Pot Sweet Potato Basil Soup
- Roasted Broccoli, Eggplant and Shrimp (One-dish meal. This recipe calls for green beans instead of broccoli. I improvised and used broccoli, eggplant and green onion.)
- White Bean Bruschetta
- Rustic Ratatouille
- Black Bean and Sweet Potato Tacos
- Pesto Fish
- Baked Egg and Ham Cups
- Shrimp Green Curry
- Oven Baked Pesto Tilapia
- Brussels with Crispy Proscuitto
- Cauliflower Puree (an awesome substitute for mashed potatoes)
- Soy and Ginger Salmon
- Baked Margherita Spaghetti Squash
- Cauliflower Falafel with Tahini Drizzle
- Acorn Squash Farm Share Chili
- Slow Cooker Tumeric Lentil Stew
- Cauliflower Rice Lettuce Cups with Sriracha Peanut Sauce
- Marinated Grilled Shrimp
- Crockpot Butternut Squash Vegetarian Chili
- Dairy Free Scalloped Potatoes - I put these in my dutch oven and used sweet potatoes, almond flour and almond milk. SO GOOD.
- 'Paleo' Lobster Bisque
BREAKFAST
- Strawberry Overnight Oats
- Flourless Banana Pancakes
- Basic Egg and Sausage Casserole
- Baked Oatmeal with Steel Cut Oats
- Blueberry Sweet Potato Breakfast Meatballs
TREATS
- Raw nuts or seeds - portion size is @1/4 cup
- Raw nut or seed butter
- Raw veggies with hummus or guac
- Fruit
- Roasted veggies (carrots, broccoli, cauliflower..) or sweet potatoes. Preheat oven to 400, drizzle veggies with olive oil and seasoning of choice. Bake for @ 20 minutes or until crispy.
