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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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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I love the convenience of granola bars, but am not a fan of the ingredients. When sugar is listed multiple times in the ingredients (as sugar, glucose-fructose, and corn syrup), and any fibre comes from added inulin, I wonder if I am better off eating a Kit Kat. The solution? Homemade high protein granola bars. You can be creative with this recipe. Play around
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I love veggies. I have been told I go overboard when adding veggies to a dish that is meant to be a meat dish. So here it is… my own version of Chicken Cacciatore. You can be wild and crazy and add any of your own veggies. I have tried this dish with chicken breast, but I recommend sticking to the thighs. This is
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