Category: Recipes
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How to do a Juice Cleanse: My First Experience with Juicing!
This past weekend I did my first Juice Cleanse. I have always been skeptical of “cleanses” but I figured I can’t judge something I’ve never tried. I decided to do Doctor Oz’s Juice Cleanse, but first I did some research to figure out why Juicing is becoming such a trend. My research not only taught…
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Savory Green
This Savory Green smoothie is a bomb treat on a rainy day. Add a little more lemon juice though and it is perfect treat any day! Ingredients: 4 ounces Aloe Vera Water 6 baby carrots 1 persian cucumber 2 stalks celery 10 cilantro leaves 1/4 cup pineapple chunks 6 chunks frozen mango 1 handful of…
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Cashew Chicken Salad
There are plenty of yummy things you can eat while still maintaining protein and carb ratios for maintenance or weight loss. The problem is they all contain veggies and lean protein and preparing these items mid day can be a challenge. That’s why a big batch of Cashew Chicken Salad is a great idea for weekday lunches! If…
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Curried Chicken Salad
Ingredients: 6 Chicken Breasts 6.5 oz diced shallots, garlic, and onions (mix from Trader Joe’s) 3/4 Cup Yellow Raisins 1 1/2 cup Chopped Cashews 1 Cup Greek Yogurt (Fage is the best!) 3 stalks celery chopped 4 Tablespoons olive oil 2 tsp pepper 4 tsps curry seasoning 1/2 Bottle yellow curry (from Trader Joe’s) Prep: Put…
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Tropical Green Smoothie
Ingredients: 1 mini persian cucumber 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder 6 frozen pineapple chunks 6 frozen mango chunks 1/2 cup coconut water 1/2 cup kale Prep: Blend and enjoy this Tropical Treat Green Smoothie! It makes the perfect snack on a hot day while also keeping you within your ratios! Calories 230 Fat…
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Stuffed Burgers and Sweet Potato Fries
Every now and then I crave a juicy Hamburger! The good news about eating Paleo, is you can indulge on these cravings! You just need to nix the bun. If you make Sweet Potato Fries you have a home cooked trendy burger treat. Ingredients: Stuffed Burgers 1/2 lb 94% Beef 1 tsp cumin 2 Spicy…
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Vegetarian Lasagna
You can always add meat to a Vegetarian Lasagna, but this meal is a great way for vegetarians to get more protein in their diet. Ingredients: 3 Large Zucchini 1 Stock Broccoli 4 cups spinach 2 cans Diced Tomatoes 2 tsps minced garlic 1 tsp ground pepper 1 tsp every day seasoning 2 Cups Fat…
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Salmon with Red Pepper Cream Sauce
I was a Pescetarian for 4 years. I know I need meat now, to keep my iron levels up but every now and then I crave fish. Salmon is a great source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins B2, B3, B6, A, D, and E, and the minerals iron, magnesium, calcium, phosphorous and zinc. Salmon with Red…
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Broccoli Salad
Ingredients: 5 Cups Broccoli 5 Slices Turkey Bacon 1 cup Sugar Free Craisons 1/2 cup Shaved Walnuts 1 cup Blue Cheese Crumbles 6 Tbsp Trader Joe’s Lite Champagne Vinaigrette Prep: Chop Broccoli Chop Bacon in pieces and fry until crispy Combine all in a bowl and toss with Vinaigrette Bring a broccoli salad to a picnic or potluck…
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Opened Face Pesto Stuffed Burgers
Ingredients for 2 Burgers: 1/2 lb 90% Lean Beef 1/4 cup diced onion 1/8 cup Blue Cheese Crumbles 2 tbsp pesto Diced Jalapeno Dash Cayenne 1 Egg Onions and Red Peppers for Sauteeing Prep: Mix Beef, Onion, blue cheese, jalapeno, cayenne, and egg. Pat into burgers Sautee onion and pepper Grill Burgers Serve over Peppers…