Being on a low carb meal plan, I often find myself craving things like bread and chips. Luckily for me, I came up with this recipe to satisfy that craving in a delicious and healthy way! This is even something your non-health conscious friends would enjoy, its THAT tasty. Ingredients: -Nachos 1 teaspoon extra virgin … Continue reading
Sweet potatoes are amazing for us health freaks. They provide a great amount of complex carbs and can be used in so many ways in both sweet and savory dishes and are a very satiating form of carbs. Not to mention their great nutritional value! Also, this waffle’s combination of carbs and protein make it … Continue reading
This delicious recipe makes a great quick breakfast or lunch and keeps you full for a while. Its also super easy! Ingredients: 2 strips of turkey bacon 2 whole eggs 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil 1/3 of a medium avocado 1/4 of a tomato, diced 1 tablespoon of diced onions 1/4 of a green bell pepper, … Continue reading
This delicious recipe does not only sound fancy, but it is also a heaping plate of essential fatty acids! Most health nuts take fish oil on a daily basis (myself included), but what better way to get these heart-healthy EFA’s than straight from some of their ridiculously flavorful sources? Ingredients: 4 oz. salmon fillet 10 … Continue reading
Chickpeas provide a great deal of fiber and are naturally low in fat. Being Middle Eastern, hummus is a family favorite and we always have hummus ready in the fridge (homemade of course!). Hummus is extremely satiating and is a great snack when paired with vegetables such as carrots or celery. My mother taught me … Continue reading
I used to spend most weekdays studying at this Caribou that was walking distance from a Chipotle, which I took full advantage of. I would literally eat there multiple times a week. Chipotle was my go-to meal. And I’d always get the same thing: a barbacoa bowl with cilantro-lime rice, spicy salsa, and lots of … Continue reading
This extremely flavorful mixture is not only quick and easy to make, but the combination of complex carbohydrates and protein make it the perfect post-workout meal. Ingredients: 4 0z. Chicken Breast, cut into strips 1 Chinese Eggplant, sliced into pieces 1/4 Sweet Potato, diced (Another 1/4 of a sweet potato is shown in … Continue reading
In light of this crazy weather from the aftermath of Sandy and those who are actually experiencing it, what could be more comforting than a bowl of warm pumpkin and turkey soup? This recipe is super simple, delicious, and the even better: completely healthy! Ingredients: 3 oz. of extra-lean ground turkey 1/4 cup of chopped/minced … Continue reading
This is my first post on this website. I am excited to share all the beauty I have found in healthy food and good workouts and hope you are too! Continue reading
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