Faux French Toast: Mmmm! this tastes like french toast but better! Ezekiel bread toasted, 1tsp peanut butter, drizzle of honey, dash of cinnamon

No-pasta Lasagna: No sticky processed carbs in this one! substitue the noodles with thinly sliced zucchini. Add layers of onion, spinach, tomato and ground turkey, basil, oregano and a light sprinkle of parmesan cheese! ooh yum! 

All American dinner! No greasy ground beef here. Substitue black beans and yams with onions herbs and spices for this Veg-Burger, pair with salad greens, fresh tomato and onion and corn on the cob. So filling and delicious. 

mixed greens salad with cucumber and sprouts topped with quinoa veggie burger

2 Eggs, chopped broccoli, onion and zucchini with turmeric, salt, and pepper, and a cup of green tea. 

A great use of leftovers! Baked chicken, cooked quinoa, with broccoli, carrots, tomatoes and sesame tahini.

Fresh Baby Spinach with tomatoes, broccoli, shredded carrot, tuna fish, and almonds, tossed with lemon juice olive oil and herbs

Red Cabbage, Zucchini, Bell Pepper, Broccoli, Stir fry with coconut oil and spices

Ask for extra grilled vegetables instead of potatoes. Look how yummy this is. I was a dork and took a picture of my food at a restaurant, I know that is lame, but this was worth documenting. How pretty and fit is this meal? I don't know about you guys, but I'm excited about eating out and eating well. I know a lot of people think that if you're on a diet it means you can't go out and enjoy your life. Well- wrong! you should be out enjoying it. The factor that will bring you success is not necessarily what you eat, but how you think! So no matter where you are, you can always find a way to do the right thing for your goals. 

This actually tastes yummier than it sounds. I urge you to try it. It's a great way to get those leafy fibrous veggies into your diet and naturally detoxify your digestive system. Here's the recipe:
1 bunch of Kale, chopped
1/4 raisins
1/4 walnuts
2 Tbsp Fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
dash of salt and pepper


After adding all the ingredients to a large bowl use your hands and massage the dressing into the kale, actually squeeze it to get it to absorb and soften. Let the salad marinate for a few hours or even a day or two and the kale will become softer and tastier. 

Yummy! On a cold or rainy day there is nothing better than homemade soup! Try this recipe for a healthy dose of vitamins and nutrients and a satisfying warmth. 
1 large can of crushed tomatoes
1 can of red kidney beans
1 potato
2 carrots
2 stalks of celery
1 onion
2 handfuls of spinach
Some fresh basil, chopped
Some fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste


That's it! Put it on the stove to simmer for 1-2 hours and go do your workout! That's what we did at least. :) I hope you enjoy.  

Eating out can be tricky. Even though menu's often offer healthy options too, the most decadent and unhealthy dishes may be the most appetizing. Here are some tips to choose wisely and leave with no regrets. 
Choose items that are prepared in the following ways, 
Steamed
Grilled
Baked
Roasted
Do NOT choose items prepared like this:
Fried
Creamed
Ask for sauces to be brought on the side, use only half
Don't be afraid to leave food on your plate. It's not an insult if you don't lick it clean. They don't care at all. Stop eating when you feel full. Be more mindful when you are eating, a lot of time we eat just because the food is there. If you are not hungry then there should be no reason to continue eating. Wrap it up, douse it with salt, cover it with your napkin, do whatever you have to do to get yourself to back off. Train your mind for success! People often complain that eating out at restaurants is making them fat...well HELLO! it's not the restaurant, it's YOU. You have the control. 

Here's a new breakfast idea for ya. For vegetable lovers, this is fantastic. It's a quick easy way to eat tons of produce with a straw. You'll need a very powerful blender and a nice big cup.
The fun part is you can use pretty much any vegetable and fruit you like! It's fun and incredibly healthy. Here's a quick recipe idea if you don't know where to start: 



2 leaves of kale
1 stick of celery
1/2 cucumber
Fresh Basil
1/2 lime (juice) 
1 cup frozen mango
1 cup coconut water
1/4 cup flax seeds
Top with shredded coconut

It will look really green and weird but it tastes yummy and you'll definitely notice a change in your digestive health and energy. Have fun and let me know if you run across any awesome recipes. 

Hanging out with the family for the holidays and we decided to do some experimental baking. First trial: is it possible to make chocolate chip cookies that are healthy but don't taste like they are? We didn't know. To our delight, the answer was "most definitely". Check out this recipe (that we found online, glutenfreegoddess blogspot, and then modified ourselves). 
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies
Preheat oven 350 degrees

In a mixing bowl: 
1and 3/4 cup Gluten free all purpose flour
1tsp Baking Powder 
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Sea Salt
1tsp Xanthan Gum
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Nutmeg


In a Separate Bowl, Beat to Cream
2 Eggs + 1/4 cup warm water beat until frothy
3/4 cup Coconut Oil
1/2 cup Agave Sweetener
1/2 cup Organic Cane Sugar
1Tbsp Vanilla Extract

Add dry ingredients and beat to combine

Add 3 cups Gluten Free Rolled Oats (can add 1/2 cup more if you like them more "oaty") 

Add 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips

Mix with wooden spoon
Ball onto baking sheet and press with bottom of glass cup to flatten. 
Bake 12 mins or up to 16 mins if you like crispier. 
Cool on a wire rack
Cooled cookies can be wrapped in foil and frozen for later treats. 
This recipe yeilded 37 cookies for the size that we liked..but the online recipe said 18 to 24 cookies...they must've been a LOT bigger. 
We think enjoying these in moderation is the best way. And putting half in the freezer for later. 
Hope you like them! Let me know what you think

Whole grain rolled oats with sliced banana and flax seeds, fresh berries, 2 eggs, black coffee

Lowfat Greek yogurt with blueberries blackberries and kiwi

Green Salad with broccoli, tomato, cucumber and goat cheese (dressing is olive oil, lemon juice and herbs)

Baked Tilapia with baked sweet potato, steamed broccoli and onion

Fresh Celery and Natural chunky peanut butter.