We're about three weeks into 2020. How's your resolution holding up so far? Hopefully you're still going strong and instilling good habits (whatever those may be for you...) for the coming years.
The gym that I coach at is currently doing the #800gChallenge. Basically, this challenge is all about eating your fruits and veggies. For 30 days, your goal is to eat 800 grams of fruits and vegetables a day.
These can be anything you want. They can be raw carrots, cooked apples, frozen berries, spinach leaves, etc. As long as they are a real fruit or vegetable, they count towards your 800 grams.
We've been doing it for a week now, and ...
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Warm and Spiced Apple Cranberry Crisp
If you're a fan of apple pie - or the classic wintertime flavor of apple and cranberry - then you're in luck. This apple cranberry crisp brings all that to the table and more. Get ready for a mouth-watering, and nutrient-dense, dessert that your whole family is going to love.
I love this recipe because it's so satisfying to me in multiple ways. Yes, it obviously tastes delicious. It's warm and sweetly spiced and tastes just like apple pie filling. A little soft, a little crunchy with that golden brown topping.
But not only that, this recipe is made with incredibly nutritious ingredients. For the filling, you're going to use your ...
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Lamb and Root Vegetable Stew
If you're not used to cooking with lamb, this is a great recipe to introduce you to a new protein source. This lamb and root vegetable stew is hearty and full of chunky vegetables, rich with flavor, full of good fat and antioxidants, and most importantly delicious.
I am from the Midwest which means that "meat and potatoes" is basically its own food group. This recipe 100% falls into that category - but with a more sophisticated twist. And I have to say, I think it would even please the pickiest of my family members.
Instead of your usual white potatoes, this recipe takes it up a notch with lots of root veggies. Specifically, we've ...
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Breakfast Stir Fry Scramble
What's easier than a stir-fry? When it comes to breakfast, at least, I can't think of much. If you have a bunch of vegetables that you need to use up before they go bad, a stir fry is the way to do it. This breakfast stir-fry uses riced cauliflower, carrots, bok choy, and green onions.
Riced cauliflower is so easy. And, if you're a traditional rice lover, like myself, it makes a worthy substitute.
Of course, you can rice your own cauliflower using a food processor. All you have to do is chop a head of cauliflower into florets. Then, put the florets into a food processor and whiz it up into rice-sized pellets.
But, who am I joking? ...
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Chocolate Avocado Mousse
If you've never heard of mousse made with avocados, just hang with me for a second. I know it sounds weird - or maybe even gross - but I promise it's not. It's actually delicious. Give this chocolate avocado mousse a try and let me make you into a believer.
Avocados are great for a number of reasons. First off, they're delicious. Have you had avocado toast before? Or guacamole? Point proven. But besides that, they're actually super nutritious too.
Avocados are packed with healthy fats - more specifically, monounsaturated fats. These fats are incredibly beneficial for heart health. Moreover, they have a hefty dose of fiber. In one cup ...
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Greek Omelet With Olives and Sun-dried Tomatoes
Whoever said omelets were only a breakfast food clearly didn't know what they were talking about. I think an omelet is good at any time of the day. And this Greek omelet is so full of flavor that it will satisfy your next craving for something satisfyingly savory, salty, and delicious.
Omelets can be tricky - the whole folding thing takes practice. First off, make sure you're using enough eggs. This recipe calls for three.
Once your pan is preheated and the olive oil has become shiny, pour the beaten eggs into the pan. Using a spatula, lift the edges of the eggs gently and let the liquid flow underneath. Continue this process until ...
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Breakfast Noodle Bowl With Eggs
Who said you can't have noodles for breakfast? I sure didn't. This Breakfast Noodle Bowl is exactly what you need when you are stuck in your same-breakfast rut.
This bowl is great for a number of reasons. First off, if you live in an area where winter happens, this is a comforting way to start the day. The warm broth is perfectly slurp-able and delicious. This bowl is also great because it's an easy way to get in a bunch of vegetables right off the bat.
The star of the show for this dish is the zucchini noodle. The easiest way to get perfect zucchini noodles is to have a spiralizer of some sort. There are all kinds available on the ...
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Healthy Chocolate Ice Cream
Yes, it's December, and it may be freezing outside but that doesn't mean the craving for ice cream stops. Sometimes, when you curl up on the couch with your favorite Netflix holiday movie, you just want a bowl of ice cream to go with it. Well, for those times, this is the ice cream you want to cuddle up with - rich chocolate ice cream with a healthy twist.
Now, sure...you can go to the store and find a variety of "healthy" ice creams. In fact, go ahead and check out our blog post on our favorite keto ice creams. These will be your go-to options when you're short on time, ingredients, or really just don't want to make your own.
But if ...
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Coconut Shrimp with Mango Slaw
Coconut and mango - one of my favorite combinations. Throw in some shrimp and a bit of spice from a jalapeno and this Coconut Shrimp with Mango Slaw brings all the flavors to make it a favorite.
If you're suffering from those winter blues right now - first, read this article we wrote last year about beating them. And then buy all the ingredients you need to whip up this tropical dish in the kitchen. The sunny mango and coconut shrimp will bring a little light and happiness to your tastebuds.
The slaw in this recipe is made from chopped cabbage (make sure you chop it up fine - or buy the pre-shredded one, no judgement.) Throw in a ...
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Sweet Potato Waffle Hash Browns
What's better than a waffle? You might say "nothing!", but I think this recipe might be. These sweet potato waffle hashed browns are everything that's great about breakfast. It's yummy, filling, sweet AND savory. Top it with an egg and it's got a healthy punch of protein.
Sunday mornings are my favorite time of the week. At my house (or, should I say tiny apartment...), it's the only day of the week that I don't have to be anywhere. That means, I can wake up without an alarm. (Worth noting that I'm still up by 7:30 AM, but hey, it's fine...) Mornings on Sunday are slow. There's a lot of in-bed lounging. There's no rush.
That also ...
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