Recipes

Chili-Rubbed Tilapia with Asparagus & Lemon Tilapia, a relatively plentiful fish, has the unfortunate reputation of being dull. All it needs is a spice rub, a familiar barbecuing technique that works just as well indoors. You could also use this rub on chicken breasts or toss it with lightly oiled shrimp before cooking. Ingredients 2…

7 Health Benefits of Avocado This week we are featuring a chicken orzo salad with avocado-lime dressing.  Here are 7 health benefits of eating avocados! 1. ABSORBS OTHER NUTRIENTS Avocado has a rich fat content that makes it easier to absorb fat solubles such as vitamins A, K, D, and E, which means that adding…

How Much Protein to Eat & Staying on Track Eat at least 1g of protein per pound of bodyweight, daily. If your protein intake is too low on a restricted-calorie diet, you’ll lose a lot of muscle in addition to any fat you’re lucky enough to shed. A high-protein intake will help you preserve lean…

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP When the cold season hits make this easy slow cooker chicken noodle soup recipe by adding lean white meat, vegetables, stock, and pasta to your crockpot. INGREDIENTS 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 cups carrots, peeled and sliced (1/4-inch) 1 1/2 cups yellow onion, (1/2-inch dice) 1 cup celery, (1/4-inch pieces) 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh…

MEDITERRANEAN BONELESS PORK CHOPS WITH JULIENNED VEGETABLES Mediterranean Boneless Pork Chops with Julienned Vegetables, a delicious, weeknight meal! Made with pan seared thin sliced boneless pork chops and served topped with sauteed julienned summer squash, roasted tomatoes, lemon juice, olives and Feta cheese. So much flavor and color in this dish! INGREDIENTS: 16 oz (8)…

2-INGREDIENT SLOW COOKER SALSA CHICKEN Serving Ideas: Use this shredded chicken for tacos, enchiladas, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, taco salads, tostadas, chili, tortilla soup, lettuce wraps, sandwiches, and on pizzas. The options are endless!  Topping Ideas: Tomatoes, shredded lettuce, shredded Mexican cheese, sour cream, scallions, cilantro, etc. INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. (about 2) boneless, skinless chicken breasts…

One Pan Baked Salmon Asparagus & Sweet Potato     Sick of doing a ton of dishes after dinner? Try this One Pan Baked Salmon Asparagus & Sweet Potato!  It is perfectly baked on a single pan for an EASY and filling dinner. This recipe is a Paleo, Gluten Free & Low Calorie meal, that…

Crockpot Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup INGREDIENTS 1 sweet onion, diced 2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon kosher salt and pepper 3 cups homemade or store-bought red enchilada sauce 3-4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1-2 cup cooked white or brown rice juice of 1 lime 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more for serving tortilla chips, diced mango,…

Health Benefits of Spicy Food What’s the low down on spicy food?  The theory is that spicy foods have health benefits, and so our bodies crave them. Some of the most-studied bennies are: 1. Weight Loss: For one, the extra kick of hot sauce or a chopped jalapeno, can make even the most-bland diet food more palatable,…