Healthy Chocolate Muffins
Ingredients: 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 large organic eggs 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 1/2 cup of your favorite unsweetened milk 1/4 cup applesauce, oil, or a mashed banana 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray. In a […]
Zucchini Boats
Ingredients: 4 zucchinis, sliced in half lengthwise 1 tsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 carrot, finely chopped 2 celery stalks, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1 lb extra-lean organic ground beef (or lean ground turkey) 2 cups of your favorite spaghetti sauce 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese 2 tbsp fresh chopped basil (optional garnish) 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced (optional garnish) Directions: Preheat oven to 400 […]
Carrot Cake Energy Balls
Ingredients: 1 cup raw walnuts (or pecans) 1 cup shredded unsweetened dried coconut 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 heaping teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 carrot, shredded (about 1/2 cup) 12 Medjool dates, pitted (if not soft, soak in hot water for 10 minutes) Preparation: In a large food processor fitted with an “S” blade, combine the walnuts (or pecans) and coconut. Process briefly […]
Crunchy Chili Lime Shrimp
Ingredients: 2 pounds uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined4 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon sea salt1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper1 medium lime1 cup crushed tortilla chips1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro1/4 cup olive oil1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubedOptional: Additional […]
Salmon Rice Bowl
Ingredients: 4 ounces salmon, preferably wild 1 teaspoon avocado oil ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup instant brown rice 1 cup water 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 ½ teaspoons Sriracha 1 ½ teaspoons 50%-less-sodium tamari 1 teaspoon mirin ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt ½ ripe avocado, chopped ½ cup […]
Breakfast Berry Cottage Cheese Bowl
Ingredients: ¾ cup low-fat organic cottage cheese 1 cup mixed berries 2 tablespoons slivered almonds drizzle of honey or maple syrup (optional) Preparation: Put cottage cheese in a small bowl and top with berries. Add slivered almonds and honey or maple syrup if using. Nutritional Info: Serving: 1bowl, Calories: 232kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 19g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 15mg, Sodium: 347mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 12g Reference: https://www.skinnytaste.com
The Importance of Protein Intake for People Over 50
As we get older, the way we treat our bodies affects how we feel. A week with no exercise leads to an achy, sore back. A night of poor sleep leaves us feeling sluggish and distractible. An inadequate diet leads to energy dips and poor body condition. The latter is what we’re here to talk […]
Sweet Potato Skins
Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes 1 1/2 tablespoons butter 1 shallot, minced 1 bag of fresh baby spinach 1/4 cup light sour cream or Greek yogurt 2 ounces light cream cheese 1 cup chickpeas 1/4 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese salt and pepper to taste Preparation: Bake sweet potatoes at 350 for 45-60 minutes, or until tender. Cut sweet potatoes in half and let […]
Pesto Eggs
Ingredients: 2T pesto2 organic eggspinch of kosher saltpinch of ground black pepperpinch of red pepper flakes2 pieces of sourdough bread2 oz herbed goat’s cheese Preparation: Heat a medium frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, spread pesto in a thin layer across the pan. When pesto is warm, crack eggs into pan. Sprinkle with salt, […]
Strawberry Freeze
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt (Greek, almond, coconut) 1 1/2 pounds of frozen strawberries Preparation: Put the yogurt into a Vitamix (or high-power blender). Add the strawberries. Start the blender at its slowest speed, then quickly increase to the highest speed. In roughly 30-60 seconds, the sound of the motor will change and four […]
