Chickpeas

Chickpeas are amazing! They are high in fiber and high in protein. I love including them in my diet. The first recipe is great for a snack or to top a salad. I often will make a batch and save it to portion out on my daily salads (1 can roasted = 2-4 servings). Hummus...

Approved “Protein/Snack” Bars

I know many of you are in a hurry and sometimes have to grab something at the grocery store. Many protein or meal replacement bars are loaded with more sugar than chocolate bars. They have chemicals and corn-syrup. There are however two approved bars that are...

Roasted Chick Peas

My new obsession! High in fiber and protein and beyond yummy. Preheat oven to 400 F Rimmed baking sheet, lightly oiled(or use parchment) 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp fresh lime juice 1 tbsp hot pepper...

Get Those Egg Whites into your Day!

For some of you egg whites may be a bother to try to squeeze into your meal. Egg whites are so important to consume because they are a complete protein with little calories and no extra fat. Adding egg whites to your meal balances out the glycemic index. In turn,...

Egg Whites

Egg whites are a perfect protein source. Boil eggs in advance and have them on hand for a quick protein source. Remove the yoke and eat the white! (feed the yoke to your dog!)

Trade in your yogurt for Greek Yogurt!

Sometimes you are in a major rush and eating something is better than eating nothing. You want to keep that fat burning. In that case grab this breakfast. 1/2 Cup Greek Yogurt 1/4 Cup Chopped Apple (berries, mango, kiwi – any fruit) 1 Packet Stevia 1/2 Tsp...

Fast Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie

Don’t have time for your mid-morning snack? Here is your solution. Rounded out with protein…enjoy. Ingredients 1cup ice cubes 1cup skim, soy, rice, or almond milk 1/4cup low fat cottage cheese 1/2cup strawberries 1 kiwi 1/2cup green tea chilled Toss all...

Pumpkin Pudding!

If you have a sweet tooth that just won’t go away try this yummy healthy desert with no cooking needed. Ingredients: 2 cups 100% pure pumpkin puree (canned) 1/2 unsweetened vanilla almond milk 4 packets of stevia 1 Tbsp of cinnamon 1/2 Tbsp of nutmeg 1/4 Tbsp of...

Make Your Own Protein Bars!! 1

When adapting to your healthy lifestyle you may find yourself missing the convenience of convenience foods. We’ve given you lots of options for quick snacks but some of you miss the old stand-by like a granola or protein bar. We have found the solution! This is...

Power Boost Smoothy

Tropical blast 1/2 frozen banana, cut into chunks 1/4 cup pineapple, cubed 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 1 scoop whey protein powder Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Serve immediately. Soreness Buster:...