It’s been a while since I posted a new recipe- but this one is worth waiting for. My fantastic friend, Kara, shared this recipe with me on our walk yesterday (14 degrees and sunny in February- I hope everyone got outside!!). Bake a batch and store the extras in the freezer. Take one out the night before and it’ll be ready for you for
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Barbecued Pork Tenderloin Pork tenderloin is a very lean source of protein- a perfect part of a clean diet. Thank you to Rhonda for sharing this delicious recipe! Ingredients 2 medium pork tenderloin 5 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard (w/chardonnay) 2 tbsp (15 ml) low sodium soy sauce 1 head fresh garlic diced 1 tbsp fresh ground pepper Remove silk from under pork, Brush
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Need to make an appetizer in a hurry but don’t want to sacrifice your waistline? Salmon pinwheels are quick, easy, delicious and nutritious. This recipe uses canned salmon instead of smoked salmon. Canned salmon is lower in sodium and higher in omega-3 than smoked salmon. Make these treats a few hours or a day ahead of time. I made these for Christmas party on
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Deviled eggs used to scare me. They didn’t give me nightmares, but I made a point it avoid them on the appetizer table. Maybe it’s the name, maybe it was that I didn’t really know what they were. Now that I am a bit braver, I enjoy deviled eggs. I am not, however, a fan of the amount of mayo that most deviled egg
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At Ascend Fitness Coaching, we emphasize a diet of lean protein, vegetables and fruit, healthy fats, nuts, seeds, legumes and a limited amount of whole grains. A simple way to cut down on starches, is to enjoy your stir fries over a bed of lettuce. If you have picky eaters in your family, swapping the starch for salad allows you to eat the
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I used to order the Santa Fe Chicken Salad anytime I went to Earls… then I started making it myself. This salad is a staple in my dinner rotation. This is what I had for supper last night! Serves 2. Recipe can be easily doubled to serve more people. Ingredients: 1/4 avocado, mashed 2 tsp olive oil 2 tbsp lime juice 1 tsp honey
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I must confess: I overate when I had these fish tacos for dinner. I ate my salad, pictured above, but then proceeded to eat a few more pieces of fish dipped in the guacamole. I’m pretty good… but not perfect. Serves about 4 hungry people. Fish: 1 pound fillets of white fish such as Halibut or red snapper. Cut into 2 inch strips. 1
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This delicious recipe is compliments of Rhonda MacPherson. THANK YOU! My life just got a little better. Yours is about to improve as well… Chicken: 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/4 teaspoon salt Cooking spray Salsa: 1 cup chopped plum tomato (about 2) 2 tablespoons finely
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No, this isn’t where I am going to post the recipe for gooey Cinnamon buns. Maybe I will search for a healthier alternative and post it around Christmas time. But for now, the photo above is an example of what not to do. My sincere apologies. The first official 30 Day Challenge in the 30/30 Peak Fitness Challenge is to clean up your diet
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I can’t help it: I LOVE chocolate. I have read that chocolate is actually good for you- but logic tells me that no amount of antioxidants can turn a bar of chocolate of a bowl of chocolate ice cream into health food. It’s my love for chocolate and health that lead me to create the perfect delicious and nutritious Chocolate Banana Smoothie. What could
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