Eating a nutritious and balanced diet is imperative in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Diet accounts for 80% of weight loss but also contributes to feeling energized and alert. I also try to use substitutes in my meals to make the dishes more nutritious. My favorite ones to use are coconut oil, protein powder, flax seed, whole wheat flour, and Greek yogurt. One of my best cooking tips is add in one serving of organic ground flax seed to a meal at least once a day!
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BREAKFAST
- Avocado Egg Breakfast (9/12/13)
- Baked French Toast (4/16/13)
- Breakfast Quinoa (9/12/12)
- Chia Pudding (4/7/2014)
- Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Protein Pancakes (10/14/13)
- Easy Scrambled Egg Muffins (10/24/12)
- Favorite Waffle Mix (3/12/13)
- Make Ahead Fruit and Yogurt Breakfast Parfait (4/16/13)
- Maple Apple Walnut Oatmeal (8/20/13)
- “O”utrageous Breakfast Bars (8/20/13)
- Peanut Butter Banana Oat Breakfast Cookies with Carob/Chocolate Chips (9/3/12)
- Pumpkin Bread (10/3/12)
- Pumpkin Protein Muffins (3/12/13)
- Pumpkin Protein Yogurt Parfait (10/5/13)
- Quick and Easy Granola (8/20/13)
- Whole Wheat Bagel Gone Bananas (3/12/13)
- Yummy Greek Yogurt (10/24/12)
SMOOTHIES
- All Around Good Fruit Smoothie (1/15/13)
- Blueberry Almond Smoothie (1/15/13)
- Chocolate Heaven Smoothie (6/6/13)
- Clean Eating Pumpkin Smoothie (10/21/12)
- Energizing Kefir Smoothie (via Mary Hardman) (8/13/13)
- Gingerbread Smoothie (1/15/13)
- Green Machine (9/3/12)
- Green Protein Smoothie (1/15/13)
- Jack-o-lantern Juice Smoothie (10/22/14)
- Peach Perfection Smoothie (8/20/13)
- Peanut Butter Treat Smoothie (1/15/13)
- Pumpkin Pie Smoothie (10/14/13)
- Shamrock Shake (3/14/14)
- Superkid Summer Smoothie (5/20/13)
- Super Green Smoothie (9/3/12)
SOUPS
- Cleansing Vegetable Soup (11/6/12)
- Healthy Healing Chicken Soup (1/16/15)
- Roasted Carrot Soup (11/6/12)
- Roasted Cauliflower Soup (11/6/12)
- Roasted Ginger Carrot Soup (2/12/14)
- Slow Cooker Healthy Chicken Noodle Soup (11/25/13)
SALADS
- Avocado Strawberry Spinach Salad (6/10/13)
- Baby Spinach Salad with Blueberries and Pecans (6/10/13)
- Fall Harvest Apple Salad (10/1/14)
- January Jump Start Salad (1/5/15)
- Raspberry Avocado Spinach Salad (12/16/14
- Roasted Asparagus Salad (via Angela Miller) (4/8/13)
- Roasted Pumpkin and Pomegranate Salad with Pumpkin Seed Oil Vinaigrette (10/14/13)
- Spinach Salad with Balsamic Fig Dressing (3/20/13)
- Walnut & Pear Salad (12/5/14)
- Watermelon, Red Onion, and Feta Salad (6/10/13)
SANDWICHES
APPETIZERS ANDSIDE DISHES
- Antipasto Veggie Dip (via Bonnie Chambers) (7/2/13)
- Avocado Chicken Salad (9/12/13)
- Black Eyed Susan Salad (via Missy Hill) (10/16/12)
- Blueberry Chicken Salad (6/10/13)
- Cowboy Caviar (9/26/14)
- Edamame and Avocado Spread (1/31/14)
- Fall Quinoa Salad (via Laura Wilfong) (11/4/13)
- Farro with Feta, Cucumbers and Sun-dried Tomatoes (3/20/13)
- Fresh Baked Pita Chips (1/29/13)
- Green Beans with Pomegranates and Toasted Walnuts (11/14/12)
- Healthy Maple Glazed Pecans (12/18/12)
- Healthy Spinach and Artichoke Dip (1/29/13)
- Hot Caprese Dip (1/31/14)
- Kale Chips (1/22/13)
- Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes (11/24/14)
- Mediterranean Couscous (via Ashley Smith) (5/2/13)
- Mozzarella, Cherry Tomatoes, and Basil Skewers (1/29/13)
- Perfect Lunchtime Pasta Salad (8/7/13)
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts (via Shelley Kudela) (4/4/13)
- Roasted Carrots, Beets, and Red Onion Wedges (2/11/13)
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Raisins, Shallots, and Pecans (11/14/12)
- Simple Cranberry Sauce (11/14/12)
- Terrific Turkey Meatballs (9/20/14)
- Zucchini Fries (1/31/14)
SNACKS
- Frightening Fruits (10/22/14)
- Frozen Peanut Butter Banana (9/18/12)
- Healthy Trail Mix (9/18/12)
- Homemade Graham Crackers (10/30/12)
- Homemade Protein Bar (9/23/13)
- Monster Mouths (10/22/14)
- No-Bake Energy Bites (8/31/12)
- Pre and post workout mini meals (9/20/13)
- Top 10 Healthy Vacation Snacks (6/28/13)
DINNERS
- Balsamic Roasted Chicken (via Gena Knox) (11/2/12)
- Brown Sugar Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin (11/25/13)
- Caprese Chicken (9/20/14)
- Chicken Tacos (1/23/14)
- Clean Eating Baked Italian Ziti (2/27/13)
- Crock Pot Lasagna (1/23/14)
- “Dinner Bells” Stuffed Peppers (9/12/13)
- Farro and White Bean Chili (10/21/12)
- Greek Turkey Burgers (10/15/14)
- Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps (via Pauline Juul) (6/4/13)
- Homemade Pizza (2/27/13)
- Hummus Crusted Chicken with Roasted Vegetables (12/5/14)
- Lentils with Wine Glazed Winter Vegetables (via Lisa Douglas) (3/5/13)
- Maple Dijon Chicken (4/22/13)
- Perfect Quorn (or Chicken) Dinner (via Angela Miller) (4/8/13)
- Pork Chops Stuffed with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Spinach and Goat Cheese(via Cynthia Shepard) (9/8/13)
- Pumpkin Turkey Chili (10/14/13)
- The Roasted “Brined Turkey” (11/14/12)
- Spinach Stuffed Baked Salmon (2/11/13)
- White Chicken Chili (9/3/12)
- World’s Best Turkey Burger (5/14/13)
- Yummy Goat Cheese, Caramelized Onion and Spinach Quesadillas (5/14/13)
DESSERTS
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars (Flourless) (3/24/14)
- Healthy Low Fat Frozen Yogurt (5/20/13)
- Mini Apple Pie Crumbles (11/10/13)
- Ooey-Gooey Rocky Road Cookies (9/12/13)
- Pumpkin-Carrot Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting (3/26/13)
- Raspberry-Chocolate Chip Frozen Yogurt (2/11/13)
- Rice Krispie Hearts (2/14/14)
DRINKS