You know that rice Chipotle makes? It’s been my favorite. However, I rarely eat out anymore. I have been craving that lime rice flavor! I found some recipes, however couldn’t find one with whole grains. So, I made my own! I used it in a veggie burrito bowl, but would be great in a wrap…
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Peanut Butter Honey O Snack
Looking for a yummy post or between workout snack?? Or a great boost during a midday adventure? These are a super easy snack that have the perfect combination of fast and slow digesting carbs for energy, plus protein for muscle recovery. What you need: 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (I used crunchy, but smooth would…
High C Salad
Trying to heal an injury? Trying to eat more healthy? Either way, this salad is uch a fun way to get more veggies in. If you’re on the mend, the vitamin C, A and antioxidants from this mixture will accelerate the healing process! Here is mixture of cabbage, carrots, currants, cilantro, cashews, oh yes. This salad…
Stir*Not Fried*Veggies
Stir fried vegetables are a yummy way to get more colors into your diet. However, many stir-fry recipes are loaded with fat and sugars, making them not as healthy as they can be! So, what I did is created a stir fry recipe with a sauce that doesn’t call for all of the added ‘not so…
Black Bean and Corn Salad
This is a delicious, high protein side dish or meal. All it takes is a little chopping and mixing and you have a lots of food to last a few days. Plus, its very high in fiber and protein. Enjoy! Ingredients 2Tbsp red wine vinegar 2Tbsp lime juice 1Tbsp agave 1Tbsp olive oil 2 garlic…
Roasted Curry Chickpeas
Adding protein to your meals and snacks can become a little bit of a challenge when you are trying to eat more healthy! Here is a quick recipe for roasted chickpeas (garbanzo beans). You can eat these alone as a snack, or add them to anything (they’re a great salad topper). So, here is a basic…
Green Smoothie
Juicing and cleansing are all the craze these days. Are they really good for you?? Jucing is a great way to get your fruits and vegetables in, if you are unable to with normal eating. However, when you juice, you are getting rid of tons of fiber, vitamins and minerals that are beneficial for…
Sautéed Veggie Tomato Sauce
It’s officially fall! The weather is beginning to cool down and can be a great time to find comfort with warmer dishes. Pasta dishes tend to be an easy go-to for families and athletes. However, a lot of pasta sauces are loaded with “crap”- artificial flavors, fats, things you can’t even read. This is why I like to…
Lemon Pepper Basil Tilapia
Making fish can be intimidating! Make it less intimidating by using a simple, fail proof recipe, such as this one 😉 Fish is an excellent protein source while providing omega-3 fatty acids to protect your brain. Eating fish 2-3 times a week has been proven in many studies to improve memory, prevent heart disease, and…
Baby Breakfast Burrito Bites
I saw a great idea on Pinterest for “burritos bite”s, and I thought I could try to make a healthy breakfast version. Anddd….it was super successful! We had a breakfast potluck for my work (I work with a bunch of Registered Dietitians, nurses and endocrinologists) and these were enjoyed by everyone. These guys are very easy to make (seriously). Plus if…
Lime-Sriracha Popcorn with Brewer’s Yeast
March Maddness=parties and munchies everywhere. Avoid the fatty, high calorie finger foods that are being served at most March Madness parties. Eat this instead! Or, just enjoy as a yummy snack for movie watching or between meals 😉 Popcorn is considered a whole grain. Cooked without butter or much oil, this is an excellent low…
Like Refried Black Beans-But Not Fried
Those refried beans are sooo good! However…they usually are loaded with way to much fat and sodium. To help your heart out, I have a super simple recipe that you can make to replace those refried beans. Make a bunch of this and then add it to tacos, have it as a side dish, top your salad…
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