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Posted by Alyssa Schomaker / Saturday, February 6, 2016 / No comments / Alyssa schomaker , clean eating , clean eating super bowl recipes , fitness , football , health , healthy , healthy snacks , list of clean eating super bowl recipes , nutrition , super bowl , super bowl 50

10 Clean Eating Super Bowl Recipes

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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Super Bowl 50 is here but did you know that The Super Bowl is one of the biggest calories fests of the year for so many? But don't fret! I am sharing with you today 10 healthy, delicious, game-day essentials to munch on!</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>1. Vegan Enchiladas </b></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You can eat this while watching the game with no worry!! These enchiladas feature a filling of deliciously seasoned rice and black beans! Yum!</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 tablespoon coconut oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1/2 cup white onion, diced</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 cup uncooked brown rice</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 cup of your favorite salsa</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1/2 teaspoon ground cumin</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1/2 teaspoon chili powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1/4 teaspoon sea salt</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 tomato, cored, seeded, and diced</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 (28-ounce) can enchilada sauce</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">16 whole wheat tortillas</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">8 ounces nondairy cheddar-style cheese (we used Daiya)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>2.</b> <b>Buffalo Chicken Dip served with veggies </b></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This is one of the most sought-after Super Bowl recipes! It is combination of shredded rotisserie chicken and cheese with chips and veggies at the side! Heaven! Surely a crowd-pleaser!</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 cup ranch dressing</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">3/4 cup red hot sauce</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1-1/2 cups shredded cooked rotisserie chicken</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Fritos Scoops corn chips, for serving</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">These spiked wings have a tangy lemon taste that is baked and not fried and will surely please the guys!</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">1/2 cup vodka</span></span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">1/4 cup fresh lemon juice</span></span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">3 tablespoons sugar</span></span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">1 tablespoon olive oil</span></span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">1 teaspoon salt</span></span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper</span></span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">2 1/2 pounds chicken wings, tips trimmed off</span></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Bake for 1 hours and 15 minutes at 400 F until meat are tender and easy to pull off.</span></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This one is so versatile that it's so easy to whip up and will surely make your friends stay and love you more, not just the game!</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Potatoes (sweet or white) peeled and cut - you may cut them the traditional style or in wedges!</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Olive oil </span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 teaspoon cumin</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2 teaspoons chili powder (or more if you like spicy!)</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2 teaspoons garlic powder</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Bake for 20 to 30 minutes at 350 F. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>5. Warm Spinach-Artichoke Dip</b> </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">With your family and friends engrossed in watching the game, they will not know you are sneaking in a low-cal, highly rich in iron dish! </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 (16-ounce) can lima (or butter) beans, drained</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 cup light mayonnaise</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">4 ounces tub-style fat-free cream cheese</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 teaspoon capers, drained</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1/4 teaspoon dry mustard</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">3/4 cup preshredded part-skim mozzarella cheese</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1/2 cup sliced green onions</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Your family and friends will surely forget the fuss over hot wings when you serve them this dish. ;)</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2 tablespoons baking powder</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 teaspoon kosher salt</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">5 pounds chicken wings, split and wing tips removed</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1/3 cup soy sauce</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">3 tablespoons Sriracha</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">3 tablespoons honey</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1-1/2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1-1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For cilantro-sour cream dip:</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">3/4 cup sour cream</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">3 tablespoons rice vinegar</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">3 scallions, white and green parts, finely chopped</span><br>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Bake the chicken wings for 60 to 70 minutes at 375 F.</span></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>7. Aged Cheddar Potato Chips with French Onion Dip</b> </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Be warned. This dip is highly addictive but uber healthy!</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">INGREDIENTS:</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Olive oil cooking spray</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2 yellow onions, finely diced</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">3 Russet potatoes (about 1 1/2 lb), scrubbed well</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">3 tbsp nutritional yeast</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2 tsp onion powder, divided</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 tsp garlic powder, divided</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2 tbsp fresh lemon juice</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2 tbsp chopped chives</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Baking time at 20 to 25 minutes at 400 F.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>8. BBQ Chicken Pizzas</b> </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Everyone craving for the pizza? No need for delivery! These bite sized goodness will satisfy such cravings!</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">INGREDIENTS:</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2 5-oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1/4 cup whole-wheat flour</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 lb ball whole-wheat pizza dough, room temperature (TRY: CE‘s Whole-Wheat Pizza Dough)</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1/2 cup minced red onion</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 450 F.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>9. Spicy Oven-Dried Beef Jerky</b> </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The guys will love you for this. One of the most quintessential guy snacks and a natural choice for Super Bowl...cleaned and turned HEALTHY!! Yahoo!</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2 lb eye of round beef roast, flank steak or London broil, trimmed of visible fat</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2/3 cup low-sodium Worcestershire sauce</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 tbsp raw honey</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2 tsp fresh ground black pepper</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 tsp onion powder</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 tsp garlic powder</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 tsp red pepper flakes</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 tsp smoked paprika or liquid smoke, optional</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Cook for 5 hours at 140 to 170 F.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>10. Bacon-wrapped dates</b> </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The ultimate Super Bowl appetizer! Dates are stuffed with cheese, wrapped with bacon. Need I say more? </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">24 whole, plump dates</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1/4 pound Parmesan cheese, cut into 24 chunks (about 1/2 inch each)</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">12 slices bacon, halved crosswise (to make 24 strips)</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">24 wooden toothpicks, soaked in warm water for 20 minutes</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Cook for 15 minutes at 375 F.</span></div>

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8 Refrigerator Essentials for a Healthy Life

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</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-8fc218f7-066d-beab-7057-398ccc21108e"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I’ve created a list of 8 refrigerator essentials. These foods will keep you on track for healthy eating! With a helpful list of refrigerator essentials, you will know exactly what you need to purchase when you go to the grocery store. </span></span><br />
<div style="line-height: normal;"><span style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="line-height: normal;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-8fc218f7-066d-beab-7057-398ccc21108e" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Milk</span></span></div><div style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-8fc218f7-066d-beab-7057-398ccc21108e" style="color: #444444;"></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-8fc218f7-066d-beab-7057-398ccc21108e"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1% Milk is the first refrigerator essential. It has enough fats to use in baking, but it is still delicious to drink plain or put in your cereal. Diary milk contains nourishing minerals, like calcium, and healthy fats that our body needs.</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Eggs</b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">Eggs are practically a miracle food. As a refrigerator essential, eggs are used in baking, cooking, or on their own as a meal. Eggs are a great source of high-quality protein, and they contain many healthy nutrients! The egg white is a rich source of vitamin D, zinc, iron, and copper. The yolk contains healthy fats and vitamin B2. </span><br />
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</span></div></div><div style="line-height: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-8fc218f7-066d-beab-7057-398ccc21108e"></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-8fc218f7-066d-beab-7057-398ccc21108e"><span style="color: #444444; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Carrots</span></span></span></div><div style="line-height: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-8fc218f7-066d-beab-7057-398ccc21108e"></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-8fc218f7-066d-beab-7057-398ccc21108e"><span style="color: #444444; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Carrots are great to have on hand. They contain vitamin A and other important nutrients! They can be implemented into meals or eaten as a quick snack. Plus, carrots have a fairly long refrigeration life, so you can keep them in your fridge for a week or two.</span></span></span><br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-8fc218f7-066d-beab-7057-398ccc21108e"><span style="color: #444444; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Broccoli</span></span></span></div><div style="line-height: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-8fc218f7-066d-beab-7057-398ccc21108e"></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-8fc218f7-066d-beab-7057-398ccc21108e"><span style="color: #444444; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Broccoli is a fiber-packed food and a rich source of vitamin K and vitamin C. Broccoli can be steamed as a side dish or it can be tossed into an omelette for a nutritious breakfast! It is a refrigerator essential because it is an easy food to incorporate into different meals.</span></span></span></div></div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Berries</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Berries are definitely refrigerator essentials. You don't need a variety of berries in your fridge at one time, but try rotating blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. Berries can be used in smoothies, as a topping for oatmeal, or as a quick snack. They contain healthy antioxidants and help keep you healthy by boosting your immune system!</span></div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Greens</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fresh greens are refrigerator essentials because you can use them to make a delicious salad for lunch or a side salad for dinner. Spinach, romaine lettuce, and kale are great choices for your salad greens.</span></div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Salmon</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Salmon is a refrigerator essential because it provides an easy way to get healthy lean protein and important omega 3 fatty acids. Prepare salmon for your dinner's main course and use leftovers to top your lunch salad. Yum!</span></div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sauces, Dressings</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It is important to keep your favorite flavor of sauces and dressings stocked! Eating healthy is more fun if you enjoy the flavor of what you’re eating. Pre-make your favorite healthy dressings and sauces so they are always available when you need them.</span></div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><br />
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8 Refrigerator Essentials for a Healthy Life

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Posted by Alyssa Schomaker / Tuesday, September 8, 2015 / No comments / clean eating , diet , eating healthy , healthy choices , healthy snacks , hungry after a meal , over eating , tips to eat clean

3 Ways to Avoid Over Eating

<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilIK30Rbca2Jn1VpJsmRWts15KqvmZWXwStrDqe1sh9f2F2dMB9h5yFe6o9MFUd4NRXSSz6BgoM5nfUDU5PL-yexvGwhoMjh0Qu7ptewJst_24F8kxgDMZ6RpNNF8d4R-X9d3ng2LrqQgc/s1600/chips-843993_1280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="3 Ways to Avoid Over Eating" border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilIK30Rbca2Jn1VpJsmRWts15KqvmZWXwStrDqe1sh9f2F2dMB9h5yFe6o9MFUd4NRXSSz6BgoM5nfUDU5PL-yexvGwhoMjh0Qu7ptewJst_24F8kxgDMZ6RpNNF8d4R-X9d3ng2LrqQgc/s400/chips-843993_1280.jpg" title="3 Ways to Avoid Over Eating" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Overeating is when a person continues to eat after they are full or if they are eating when they do not feel hungry. Overeating is often the result of boredom, stress, or a bad habit. Learning to overcome overeating will make living a healthy lifestyle much easier and will motivate your weight loss journey! Overcoming overeating is not an easy feat, but with these three tips and your willpower, you will kick this bad habit to the curb!</span></span></div><b id="docs-internal-guid-10aa4b6b-aae2-9d2f-7c34-bab0c879cbf7" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Eat Small Meals or Snacks</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Throughout the day, eat small meals and snacks that are abundant in healthy nutrients! Overeating is more likely to occur if you feel extremely hungry when you start eating. A ravenous appetite results in excess consumption of unhealthy foods because your body is trying to fill a caloric void with anything that is quick and easily digestible. </span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you eat small nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day, your body will never get to this “starving” state of hunger, allowing you to make health-conscious decisions about what to eat! Carry some freshly cut vegetables with you or your favorite mixed nuts to make for a nutritious snack when you are feeling hungry. </span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you do make it to a ravenous point of hunger, drink a full glass of water twenty minutes before you eat. It will help calm your appetite, so you are less likely to binge during your meal.</span></span></div><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Purge Your Pantry</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Another strategy to avoid overeating is to clean out your pantry! Everyone has trigger foods for overeating. A trigger food is a type of food that continually tempts you. For example, if you eat one potato chip, do you feel satisfied or do you keep eating the chips until the bag is gone? If you experience the temptation until the bag of chips is gone, chips are a trigger food for you. </span></span></div><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Temptation can happen with all sorts of foods. Chips, cookies, ice cream, and crackers are all common examples of trigger foods for overeating. Purge your pantry of these foods. Donate unopened items to the local food shelter. Throw away all unfinished items. It seems wasteful to throw away uneaten food, but remember that this food is only making you unhealthy and is an obstacle in your journey toward a healthy lifestyle. Throw them away! It will be emotionally and physically beneficial to you. </span></span></div><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Are You Hungry or Bored?</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you find yourself reaching for a bag of potato chips or a box of donuts, think about why you want to eat. Do you actually feel hungry, are you watching TV and craving munchies, or are you just bored? Learning to understand your physical need for food is important to lead a healthy life. Eating out of boredom or out of habit will not help your body. </span></span></div><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you are bored, do an engaging activity for a while. Read your favorite book or take a walk around the block. If you still are thinking about food during the activity, you are probably hungry. In this case, make yourself a nutritious snack. An apple with peanut butter or carrots with hummus are great snacks to avoid an unhealthy episode of overeating. </span></span></div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
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3 Ways to Avoid Over Eating

Overeating is when a person continues to eat after they are full or if they are eating when they do not feel hungry. Overeating is often th...

Posted by Alyssa Schomaker / Friday, August 28, 2015 / No comments / clean eating , clean eating snacks , healthy choices , healthy eating , healthy foods , healthy snacks , Protein , protein snacks

5 Protein Snacks that Pack a Punch

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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Snacks are necessary to keep your metabolism at its peak throughout the day. The type of snacks consumed makes a difference in reaching your health goals. You don’t want to consume snacks that are light and calorie dense. Rather, you want to consume snacks that are full of nutrients and protein. Protein snacks will help you feel satiated, so you will not feel hungry as often. Here are five protein snacks that will help curb your appetite and keep you feeling full longer!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Yogurt</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Greek yogurt is one of the best protein snacks! It has an important serving of dairy, is a natural probiotic, and has an average of 17 grams of protein per serving! When selecting your Greek yogurt, check the label to make sure you are purchasing a brand that does not have a lot of additives, like sugars or fake flavorings. It is best to choose a plain, lowfat, Greek yogurt and add toppings. To sweeten it up, add a little raw honey, and garnish the yogurt with berries. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Edamame is a satisfying and delicious mid-day snack to ease your afternoon cravings! You can purchase edamame dry roasted, or you can prepare your own! Edamame is great plain or lightly salted for an on-the-go snack, but you can play it up with many different flavor combinations. Try spicy toasted sesame and garlic, citrus and salt, cilantro and lime, or any variety of seasoning that you would enjoy!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Jerky</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Jerky is one of the easiest on-the-go protein snacks! When purchasing, read the label and make sure it is not Jerky with an overload of sodium and preservatives. These make the protein snack less healthy in the long run. You could make homemade jerky with all of the protein and none of the preservatives! Preparing jerky ensures the quality of the meat you are consuming.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">All natural peanut butter is a great source of protein and healthy fats. Eat it with celery or carrots for a satisfying crunch, or eat just a couple plain tablespoonfuls if you are craving a snack! It will help you feel full and satisfied until your next meal.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Eggs are a great protein snack. Hard-boiled eggs are so easy to pack as a snack, and will satisfy any amount of hunger. Enjoy a hard-boiled egg with a little salt and pepper to add more flavor for your on-the-go snack.</span></span></div>
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5 Protein Snacks that Pack a Punch

Snacks are necessary to keep your metabolism at its peak throughout the day. The type of snacks consumed makes a difference in reaching y...

Posted by Alyssa Schomaker / Thursday, July 16, 2015 / No comments / busy mom , clean eating , fitness , food , health , healthier life , healthy choices , healthy eating , healthy lifestyle , healthy snacks , simple healthy choices

Healthy Choices Made Simpler

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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Is making healthy choices sometimes a challenge for you? You’re not alone! Some days it can seem like temptation is everywhere, whether it’s a box of donuts in the breakroom or a hectic evening that has you wanting to stop at a drive-thru instead of cooking. Here are some tricks to help make healthy choices easier to make each day!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The key to sticking with healthy choices is to make sure you don’t feel like you are restricting yourself. Find a few healthy snacks that taste amazing, and take a few moments each day to treat yourself. Relax and unwind with a small piece of dark chocolate, taking the time to savor it. Nutritious snacks that you enjoy make it easier to commit to your healthy choices, but don’t be discouraged if you give in to temptation and eat something that’s not so good for you. Don’t beat yourself up! Instead, think about what caused you to give in and indulge. Were you eating because you felt emotional? You might be able to find ways to channel your emotions that don’t involve food. And, know that sometimes you need to be able to kick back and indulge a little bit.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Make them easy.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It’s much easier to make healthy choices when they are the quickest option available to you. When you come home and are hungry, it’s often easier to reach for a bag of chips instead of taking the time to prepare a healthy snack. It’s perfectly normal to want to choose the convenient option, especially when you’re a busy mom. The trick is to make healthy choices the most convenient ones. Avoid stocking your pantry with unhealthy convenience foods, and find a few nutritious options to keep on hand. So instead of coming home hungry and reaching for a bag of chips, you can reach for some pre-chopped veggies or dried fruit.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Commit to them.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Healthy choices aren’t as beneficial to you if you only do them sometimes. Instead, you have to think of it as a new lifestyle. Following the previous tip of making them easier will make it that much simpler to stick with them! It might feel like a challenge at first, and you might have days where you take a wrong step, but commit to sticking with it for a few months. I promise one day you will wake up and discover that making healthy choices has become almost effortless. </span></span></div>
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="font-size: 14.6666666666667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Making healthy choices isn’t as intimidating as it may seem. Just remember to stick with them, and don’t feel discouraged if you have an off-day. Use your struggles as motivation to keep moving forward. If you need an extra boost of motivation, I’m here to help! Contact me if you want to learn more about how I can help you reach your goals.</span></span>

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Healthy Choices Made Simpler

Is making healthy choices sometimes a challenge for you? You’re not alone! Some days it can seem like temptation is everywhere, whether i...

Posted by Alyssa Schomaker / Tuesday, June 2, 2015 / No comments / diet , dinner , dinner recipes , fitness , health , healthy snacks , healthy wraps , lunch , lunch recipes , meals , nutrition , Recipes

Healthy Wraps for Lunch or Dinner

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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Healthy wraps are a great meal option for busy families, or anyone who is always on the go. They’re easy to make, convenient to eat, and simple to customize with your favorite ingredients, so they’re perfect for a quick lunch. Healthy wraps also make for a wonderful dinner when you don’t have the time to prepare more complicated dishes. The best part? You’ll have a filling and tasty meal without a sinkful of dishes to wash after you’re done eating! Want to enjoy some healthy wraps? Here are some ideas to get you started:</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lunch: When it comes to lunch, you’ll probably want to fill your healthy wraps with ingredients that are satisfying without being too heavy. To make your wrap more filling, try spreading a thin layer of hummus on your tortilla before topping with the other ingredients. Be sure to pack your healthy wraps with plenty of fresh greens. From there, you can add a mixture of fresh veggies. You can also experiment by adding some fruit to your healthy wraps. Grapes, apples, and strawberries all make great additions, especially for wraps filled with chicken. Add some of your favorite protein (chicken, quinoa, beans, etc.) to make it even more nutritious.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dinner: If you want to try making healthy wraps for dinner, you can try using the lighter ideas for lunch wraps, or you can experiment by adding some ingredients that involve a little more prep time. Try making a burrito-inspired wrap by adding some brown rice, or get creative by adding ingredients such as grilled mushrooms, dried cranberries, or even some baked sweet potato. Avoid adding fatty spreads such as mayonnaise. Instead, opt for healthier (and more flavorful) alternatives such as salsa, mustard, or a light vinaigrette.</span></span></div>
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Healthy wraps are one of my favorite things to make because they make it easier to pack a lot of nutrition in one portable meal. They also give you a lot of freedom to be creative with what you put in your meal. With simple ingredients, you can create amazing flavor combinations that your whole family can enjoy. To make your healthy wraps even easier, try preparing fillings in advance and storing them in the refrigerator. A few minutes of prep work can make this quick meal even quicker! If you have some favorite quick healthy treats, I’d love to hear about them! And if you want to learn more about making fitness and nutrition part of your daily routine, </span><a href="http://www.afitnurse.com/p/schedule-appointment-to-chat-with-me.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 15px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">contact me</span></a><span style="font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">!</span></span>

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Healthy Wraps for Lunch or Dinner

Healthy wraps are a great meal option for busy families, or anyone who is always on the go. They’re easy to make, convenient to eat, and ...

Posted by Alyssa Schomaker / Friday, May 29, 2015 / No comments / beachbody , diet , fitness , food , food cravings , healthier life , healthy choices , healthy snacks , low cal , meal ideas , nutrition , sweet tooth

Food Swap Ideas for Healthy Eating Habits

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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Use nuts instead of croutons on your salad. Nuts have more vitamins and help your body absorb the other fat-soluble vitamins found in the fresh produce of the salad. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have oatmeal instead of granola for breakfast. You can add some cinnamon and honey to the oatmeal to make it sweeter, but it will still have much less sugar than granola.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mashed cauliflower is an awesome food swap for mashed potatoes. Potatoes have more than triple the calories of cauliflower!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Any time you think about using sour cream in your meals, substitute it out for plain greek yogurt. It tastes practically the same, but the yogurt will give your body much more protein with much less saturated fat. You can use plain greek yogurt on fajitas, in sauces, and as a chip dip.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Use a whole wheat wrap instead of bread for your sandwiches. Wraps are thinner, so they have less calories and you get to taste more of the delicious inside part of the sandwich.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I’m going to share my magic healthy snack combination with you: combine produce with a protein for a delicious, satisfying snack! Examples are fruit and nuts, veggies and hummus, etc. Food swap these healthy options instead of reaching for empty calories during your next snack time.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you’re craving savory:</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If cheese and crackers are a regular snack for you, switch it up to cheese and apple slices. The apples have fewer calories and more fiber than crackers. Plus, an open box of crackers can disappear quicker than you think. ;) </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Potato chips on the mind? Try making kale chips or sweet potato chips for fewer calories and more nutrition. Slice up kale or sweet potato, toss it in coconut oil and bake it in the oven until crispy. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you tend to go for more carb-filled snacks like a bagel, try almond butter and celery instead. I love this snack because it tastes good and fills the body with extra vitamins.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you’re looking for a light snack with a punch of protein, try mixing some tuna with a ripe avocado. Then, place a spoonful on top of a cucumber slice and enjoy!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Other great ideas for savory, healthy snacks are turkey jerky, veggies and hummus, olives, and mozzarella cheese sticks. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you’re craving sweet:</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Most store-bought snack bars are full of high-fructose corn syrup and sugar. Instead, munch on some almonds for a filling snack. You can roast them with cinnamon for a sweet treat, or with salt for a savory treat.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I know the summertime calls for ice cream! Try this food swap: freeze some bananas, and then mash or blend them for banana ice cream! Add a splash of coconut milk and some cocoa powder to give them extra flavor.  </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Orange juice is usually full of added sugar and preservatives. Instead of drinking orange juice, eat an organic orange or make the juice from the fruit with a juicer.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fruit is always the answer for a sweet snack! Reach for cherries or peaches next time you think it’s time for a candy bar. Your body will thank you!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you’d like to go extravagant with your dessert, mix some berries, plain greek yogurt, honey, and cinnamon or cocoa powder.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What are your favorite ways to do a healthy food swap? Let me know! If you’re ready to swap food for healthy options and start a regular fitness routine, </span><a href="http://www.afitnurse.com/p/challenge-group-transformations.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 15px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">join a challenge group</span></a><span style="font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">! I can help with implementing a plan of action for your lifestyle needs. </span></span>

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Food Swap Ideas for Healthy Eating Habits

Being able to food swap some of the less healthy options for more nutritious foods is very important for lifestyle changes. Cravings ha...

Posted by Alyssa Schomaker / Tuesday, October 7, 2014 / No comments / busy mom , eggs , fruit. cottage cheese , healthy , healthy eating , healthy snacks , lettuce wraps , nuts , veggies

Quick Snack Ideas for Those Busy Days

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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;">Snacking is an essential part of staying healthy in the midst of a busy lifestyle, so quick snack ideas are a must. Proper nutrition with minimal effort is key when it comes to quick snack ideas. I suggest planning a chunk of time one day to pack a bunch of snacks for the week. Or, make sure to plan a small amount of time in the evening to pack your snacks for the next day.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Nuts</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: A great source of protein, nuts don’t need to be refrigerated and don’t make a mess! Nuts are one of the best quick snack ideas. My favorites are almonds, cashews and walnuts. You can pack them raw or coat them with coconut oil and brown sugar, and then bake for a sweet snack.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Veggies</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Obviously veggies are a great way to snack. I suggest pairing them with a protein like hummus to make sure they fill you up. Celery with almond butter is a great match too! Quick snack ideas are all about finding the right combinations of healthy and delicious.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Eggs</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Hard boiled eggs are easy to make and a perfect addition to quick snack ideas. They are an awesome source of protein, so add them to your list during the busy season.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Leftovers</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Pack up a bowl of leftovers from dinner the night before so all you have to do is reheat and enjoy. Sometimes quick snack ideas are just packing smaller amounts of something you have already made - simple!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fruit</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Quick snack ideas include a plethora of fruits. I like to pair fruits with something else, like apples and cinnamon or bananas and peanut butter. These are great for the afternoon when you just need a bit of sweetness to get through the rest of the day :)</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cottage Cheese </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cottage cheese is great to eat plain or you can enhance the flavor by adding fruit, cinnamon, honey or pure maple syrup. Great to eat while answering emails or waiting for the kids to get off the bus.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lettuce Wraps </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Quick snack ideas sometimes means wrapping tasty delights in lettuce. You can wrap bacon and tomato for a quick BLT or find a lunch meat with no nitrates or preservatives. I’ll sometimes even wrap up some stir fry from dinner the night before and it is delicious!</span></span></div>
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