Here’s a recipe that serves your sweet tooth like a dessert without derailing your results. Poaching pears is a simply, easy process. The pears end up sweet and tender, like canned pears, but without the added sugars. Serving with low fat cottage cheese adds protein and makes this snack filling and nutritious. Servings: 6 Here’s … Continued
This soup has everything going for it. The base is broth, not cream. It doesn’t have any added carbohydrates in the form of rice or noodles. And it’s filled with lean ground turkey. Servings: 12 Here’s what you need… 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 bunch of carrots, chopped … Continued
This salad is the perfect pre or post workout meal. It has plenty of protein and fiber, vitamins, minerals and lots of delicious flavor. Servings: 8 Here’s what you need… 1 head cabbage, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 mango, chopped 1/2 cup pineapple, chopped 1 bunch cilantro, chopped … Continued
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring! These turkey-stuffed bell peppers are the perfect meal for those days when you’re bored of eating healthy. Shhhh, your taste buds won’t suspect that this dish is low-carb and protein-filled. Serve over a bed of greens for a complete meal. Servings: 5 Here’s what you need… 5 … Continued
Salmon is filled with quality protein and omega-3 benefits, making it the perfect center of your healthy dinner. Serve your salmon on a bed of fresh or braised greens. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need: 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, fat free 1 lime, juiced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons … Continued
What’s the right way to eat a chocolate Easter bunny? Start at the ears of course! Easter is almost upon us. Hot cross buns and chocolate eggs. And by the end of the weekend, quite likely a couple of extra pounds on the scale. But it doesn’t have to be that way. A little planning … Continued
From Lisa Bullock I’m not happy with my nutrition at the moment. It’s time to pull up my socks, drag myself up by the bootlaces, develop a stiff upper lip, and suck it up princess! I haven’t been planning my meals at all and so my energy and training performance has slipped. Lunches in particular … Continued
You know that curbing your carbs will help you lose weight and tone up, so try this low carb breakfast. It’s a great way to eat some veggies with breakfast. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need… 4 large, round tomatoes 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 small onion, … Continued
Most recipes for egg salad call for fat-filled mayonnaise, but this recipe uses fat free Greek yogurt instead. You get all the creaminess without added calories to set back your results. Servings: 3 Here’s what you need… 8 organic, free range eggs 4 celery stalks, chopped 2 Tablespoons onion greens, chopped … Continued
From Lisa Bullock There are times when despite all your best intentions, sugar cravings hit and hit hard! Rather than giving in; blowing your diet for the day, week and month, try some or all of these sweet snacks (preferably not all at once!) Chocolate has to come head of the list! What chocoholic hasn’t … Continued