Thursday, June 4, 2015

Absolutely Delicious No/Low Carb Breakfast!

The Plate:
1c. egg whites
2oz. nitrite-free turkey breast
1/2c. organic zucchini
2oz. organic mushrooms
4 organic grape tomatoes
1c. organic baby spinach
1/2oz. organic avocado
1 organic whole egg, over-medium
Fresh ground pepper


The Nutrients:
Calories: 292
Fat: 8g
Carbs: 8g
Protein: 40g
Fiber: 3g
*Net Carbs: 5g


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Dinner on the Go.... Pack it up & Move!

Last night our son had his last football game of the season, and the team was getting together afterwards for pizza and medals.  Well, I knew my husband and I were not going to have pizza for dinner, so in a mad rush after school, I grilled up chicken breast, made homemade cauliflower alfredo, sauteed up veggies, while assisting our son in homework and folding the laundry... Multi-tasking was going on like crazy yesterday afternoon:).  I packed this meal into two Tupperware containers and off to the fields we went!  I have to say cauliflower has quickly become on of my favorite foods to cook with!  This was hands down the tastiest dinner I've made yet, since we set out on our clean eating program April 1 of this year.


The Container:
1c. organic baby spinach
2oz. organic mushrooms
1oz. organic red bell pepper
1/2oz. organic red onion
4 stalks organic broccolette
4.2oz. grilled organic chicken breast
1.5 slices of nitrite-free turkey bacon
1/2c. cauliflower alfredo (recipe below)
pinch of crushed red pepper flakes


The Nutrients:
Calories: 271
Fat: 5g
Carbs: 18g
Protein: 43g
Fiber: 7g



Cauliflower Alfredo:
12oz. cauliflower (about half of a medium cauliflower).  I cut most of the stalk off, and then cut the florets in half.
1c. water
1tsp. olive oil
salt & pepper
Granulated garlic (as much or little as you like)

In a medium sauce pan, add the oil and cauliflower, let cook for a minute, then add the 1c. water, salt, pepper and garlic.  Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat and let simmer for 8 minutes.  Pour entire contents into a bullet mixer or blender and blend... THAT'S IT!:)))  Easy and Delicious!!!



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Chicken, hard boiled egg whites and avocado bowl!


A simple and quick throw together lunch...


The Bowl:
4oz. Grilled chicken breast- its in there, just underneath:)
4 Organic grape tomatoes
1oz. Avocado
3 Organic hard boiled egg whites
1tsp. Organic yellow mustard
Fresh ground pepper


The Nutrients:
Calories: 239
Fat: 11g
Carbs: 4g
Protein: 33g
Fiber: 2g



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A little food prepping goes a long way!

Food prepping, what ever it may be that you prep, will always help when your short on time and need to throw together a quick snack or meal!
I always like to have a bowl of hard-boiled eggs in the fridge and a Tupperware (large or small) of chopped, mixed veggies.  The eggs are great to eat just as they are, throw them into salads, or use them to make egg salad.  I usually just eat the whites and give our dog a yolk here and there:).  The veggies are so nice to have prepped for omelets or as a side dish with dinner.  The Tupperware pictured below has chopped kale, cabbage, zucchini, and bell peppers.  I will usually chop up some mushrooms and onions too, and throw it all together in a skillet to saute with cooking spray, and then top with a protein source such as fish or chicken.  It only takes a couple minutes to prep a few items such as these and worth every second. 




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Sun & Fun... and Staying on Track!


A day in Lake Tahoe with my brother and his beautiful & pregnant girlfriend (yay!) was filled with sun, fun, and good eats!
The cooking gene runs strong in my family... we are full blooded Sicilians, so I guess it comes with the territory!
My brother loves to get his cook on just as much as me, and he is amazing at it.
He grilled up sausages and burgers, and made homemade macaroni salad.
I stayed on track, and came prepared with a brown rice tortilla to wrap my burger in, and it was delicious!!!
I have learned over the years that it is possible and quite simple to engage in social activities with family and friends while maintaining a healthy eating diet!  You just have to think ahead:).
Sand Harbor-Lake Tahoe, NV
                                                               
     




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