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March Challenge— EAT YOUR VEGGIES JUNIOR!

February 29, 2012 By 9 Comments
March Challenge "Eat Your Veggies"

OK OK so we don’t always have a fitness challenge. In December we did the “No Flour” Challenge and for March– its the “Eat your Veggies” challenge.
But not just any veggies…. RAW VEGGIES.
Your challenge is to eat at least 1 serving (at least a heaping cup) of Raw Veggies per day…
some ideas are:
-chopped peppers
-celery
-cucumber
-carrots
-snap peas
-spinach

or check out our CLEANSE and do our Sweaty Betty Cleanse Salad!

Not only do raw veggies provide extra fiber in your diet, but compared with people who consume a diet with only small amounts of fruits and vegetables, those who eat more generous amounts as part of a healthful diet are likely to have reduced risk of chronic diseases, including stroke and perhaps other cardiovascular diseases, and certain cancers.

**note– you may want to take a digestive enzyme to help with bloating and gas. Also stay away from raw broccoli, brussel sprouts and cabbage, as in their raw state are known to suppress thyroid.

 

PS If you want another Physical Challenge– we encourage you to look back at some of ours in the past and catch up or try again to see if you can do better–

Burpee Challenge

Mile-a-Day Challenge

Push-Up Challenge

Kettlebell Challenge

 

 

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Almond Coconut Oatmeal Bake (breakfast or dessert)

February 26, 2012 By 9 Comments
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Oatmeal Bake (breakfast or dessert)

(revised recipe from Anna Slotnick)

Sometimes the old egg whites and oatmeal breakfast gets a little boring. Maybe you just don’t have time! This Oatmeal Bake you can make the night before and just grab a bar in the morning!

(or we sometimes like to have a bar after dinner for a little something sweet, but not too naughty!)

There are 3 combos we made:

Almond Coconut

Banana Walnut

Apple Pecan

They are all freakin’ awesome and you can create your own combos too!

 

Ingredients:

2 c. old fashioned oats (not quick oats)

4 scoops vanilla whey (we used Dymatize Elite XT)

1 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

lots of brisk shaking of cinnamon (2 itsp??)

4 egg whites (or 1/2 c liquid egg whites)

1.5 c cold water (or almond milk if you want)

3/4 c. Pumpkin (or you can use no sugar added applesauce)

Sweetener as desired—4-6 packets of splenda or truvia, 3-4 dropperfuls of lohan (or none)

 Then…. this is where the fun starts
OPTIONS–
Coconut & Almond (1/2 c. coconut, 1/4c. almonds chopped)
Apples & Pecans (1 whole apple chopped, 1/4 c. pecans chopped)
Bananas & Walnuts (1 whole banana sliced, 1/4 c. walnuts chopped)

 

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees

2. Mix together wet ingredients – except fruit, nuts, or coconut

3. Mix together dry ingredients in separate bowl.

4. Spray pan with non-stick baking spray or grease with coconut oil (we used a cake pan– 8×13)

5. Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients – make sure it is distributed evenly. Then add nuts, half of the coconut or fruit. **if doing a banana, line the pan with banana slices

6. Pour mixture into pan and top with extra shredded coconut or extra apple slices

7. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes (make sure a knife/toothpick comes out clean in the center)

 

They taste amazing when still warm from the oven, but still are delicious when room temp or reheated;)

 

Cut into 1/4ths. (This makes 4 servings.)

Each serving has:

1/2 c. oats

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1 egg white

little bit of: pumpkin, sweetener, spices, etc.

 

29 g carbs (less than 3g of sugar– from fruit and little bit of pumpkin), 33 g protein, 0.5-2g  g fat (depending on if using nuts or not)

image from http://foodhero.wordpress.com/2008/11/01/baked-oatmeal/

 

 

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Creamy Mushroom (Low-Carb) Soup

November 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment

This is an easy soup and is low-carb, can be non-dairy, paleo & even vegan (if you use vegetable broth)
Its perfect for those cold winter days all by itself or as an appetizer

-16-20 oz of mushrooms (1 -2 containers)
-2-3 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable
- 1 whole white or yellow onion
- 1-2 tbsp. tarragon
- 1-2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1/4 c. non-fat greek yogurt (optional)

First–CHOP up the onion into itsy bits and chop the mushrooms into itsy bits.

Saute the onion in approx 1 tbsp. olive oil for 5 mins.
add mushrooms and a little more oil and saute for another 5-10 mins.

MAKE SURE YOU LET THIS COOL.

Take the onion and mushroom mixture and dump it into a blender. Add 2 cups of your broth and blend.
Check the consistency, you may need to add another cup of broth to make it less thick.

(if you like a creamier soup, this is where you can add the greek yogurt)

Pour into saucepan, add garlic salt and tarragon to taste.
Simmer soup for 5-10 mins.

Serve hot!!

ENJOY!!

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Dairy-Free Ginger Protein Cupcakes

November 8, 2011 By 1 Comment

We’ve been getting AWESOME feedback on the original and I hope those of you that choose this recipe love it just as much.

Preheat Oven to 350

Grease your cupcake pan or line with cupcake liners

Cream together:

3 Egg Whites
1/3 c. Truvia
1 tsp. Vanilla
1 tsp. White Vinegar
1/3 c. Coconut Oil (melted if necessary)

Puree Together:

1/2 c + 2 Tbls Unsweetened Almond Milk
3/4 c. Cooked & Peeled sweet potato

In a Medium Bowl Combine:

1 c. Oat Flour (or any other high fiber flour)
1 c. Vanilla Protein Powder
1 T. Ginger
1 tsp. Nutmeg
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1 tsp. Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Sea Salt
1/4 tsp. Baking Powder

Slowly add milk and flour mixture to the egg and truvia mix, making sure to mix ONLY until combined. Do not overmix!

Divide evenly into prepared muffin tins.

Sprinkle w/a mix of Truvia & Cinnamon (I also tossed in a pinch of Cayenne pepper to SPICE things up)
Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes. Allow to cool and ENJOY!

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Grilled Fruit Kabobs

November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Oh my! You guys will love these, we went through an entire tray in two days and relished each bite.

Forget the nasty sugary candies- give these a try!

Soak ~15 kabobs in shallow water (to avoid starting a fire…but if you are a pyro and are into that, then you can skip this step)

1 pineapple cut into chunks
4 peaches, sliced
1/2 seedless watermelon

In a small bowl combine:
1/2 c. truvia or other sugar substitute
2 tsp cinnamon

Place all peaches in a bowl and toss in the above mixture, mix to coat evenly.
Get creative, start a pattern or place the fruit on the kabobs randomly

Grill the kabobs about 3 minutes per side, watching carefully to make sure they don’t burn.

EAT THEM!

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EASIEST Pumpkin Dessert EVER

November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Two Ingrdients = a Spectacular Dessert

So… If you don’t know me by now, I am NOT a cook. I don’t pretend to be and I don’t really like it. I’m fine with eating the same things everyday and the microwave is my best friend.

I buy things that are healthy but convenient..

and while I LOVE to eat special goodies, baked treats, etc.. I rarely will actually take the time to make them..

Which is why THIS recipe is PERFECT for me.. AND my sweet tooth.. AND my love of Fall and Pumpkin!

TWO INGREDIENTS:

1- Large Can of Pumpkin (or two small cans)

2- packet of Sugar-Free, Fat-Free Pudding Powder Mix (vanilla, butterscotch or cheesecake taste best)

DIRECTIONS:

Open can. Dump in Bowl. Open box of powder. Dump in bowl.

MIX TOGETHER!! (I use an electric beater thing.. its more fun)

Then Eat!!

You can refrigerate if you like.. even add cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice to taste.

Makes 4 servings.

Two Ingrdients = a Spectacular Dessert

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Tom Yum Gai (Thai Soup)

November 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Tom Yum Gai

• 8 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces or shrimp
• 2 Tsp turmeric
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 dried kaffir lime leaves
• 1 T. dried ginger
• 1 can button sliced mushrooms
• 2 tomatoes,cut into 8ths
• 4 Tablespoons Thai fish sauce
• 3 cups water
• 1 stalk lemon grass, cut into 2″ long pieces & pounded
• 4 Tablespoons lime juice (or more to taste)
• Fresh cilantro chopped for garnish
• 1 Tablespoon thai chili pepper, chopped

1. Bring water to boil in a medium-sized pot over high heat. Add kaffir lime leaves, galangal and lemon grass. Cook for 2 minutes.
2. Add button mushrooms. Cook for a few minutes more. Add chicken. Do not stir. Cook for 5 minutes or less until the chicken is cooked through – do not overcook.
Remove from heat. Season to taste with fish sauce, lime juice and chili peppers. Serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice

Tom Yum Gai

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Coconut Pumpkin Soup

November 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Coconut Pumpkin

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 leeks, chopped
1 small white onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 small carrot, chopped
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium sugar pumpkin, seeded, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 32oz container of chicken broth
1 can coconut milk
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon dried sage
1 tsp whole cloves
½ tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp ground cinnamon
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Directions
1. Heat oil in a heavy-bottom pot. Add leeks, onion, celery, carrot, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, and garlic, and saute until they start to brown.
2. Add bay leaf, stock, and cream; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until all vegetables are tender.
Add sage, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf and puree. Serve hot.

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Butternut Squash Soup

November 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Butternut Squash Soup
Ingredients
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 stalk celery, chopped
• 2 medium carrot, chopped
• 4 red potatoes, chopped
• 1 medium butternut squash – peeled, seeded, and cubed
• 1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions
1. Melt the butter in a large pot, and cook the onion, celery, carrot, potatoes, and squash 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Pour in enough of the chicken stock to cover vegetables. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer 40 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender.
Transfer the soup to a blender, and blend until smooth. Return to pot, and mix in any remaining stock to attain desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper

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Roasted Tomato Soup

November 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Tomato soup

Ingredients
• 1 (14-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
• 2 T plus 1/4c extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 stalk celery, diced
• 1 small carrot, diced
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 T dried basil leaves
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Strain the chopped canned tomatoes, reserving the juices, and spread onto a baking sheet, season with salt and pepper, to taste, drizzle with 1/4 cup of the olive oil and roast until caramelized, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat remaining olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the celery, carrot, onion and garlic, cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the roasted chopped canned tomatoes, reserved tomato juices, chicken broth, bay leaf and butter. Simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Add basil and cream, if using. Puree with a hand held immersion blender until smooth

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