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Tag: Nutrition Action

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Are you craving a healthful winter soup to stay warm during the chilly months? Do you need to add more vegetable to your meals? Are you seeking ways to add variety to your meal plan? Creamy Vegetable Soup Ingredients 1 large Head of Cauliflower (cut into thin wedges) 3 large Carrots…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week British-ish No Bake Beans Similar to beans served with a full English breakfast and far less sweet than Boston-style beans.  Lots of flavor, easy to prepare, and freezes well! Ingredients 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Onion (sliced) 1 Garlic Clove (minced) 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste 1 Bay Leaf 1…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Tomato and Avocado Salad A quick to prep salad with 5 ingredients or less! Ingredients 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes (halved) 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 Avocado (sliced) Few Leaves of Watercress, Arugula, or Basil Pinch of Salt and Black Pepper (*optional) Directions Toss the halved cherry tomatoes with the…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Fiesta Bowl It’s Summer in a bowl! Ingredients 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 1 large White Onion (1/2 diced and 1/2 thinly sliced) 1 Garlic Clove (minced) A pinch Dried Oregano 1 15-ounce can Black Beans (no salt added) 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt 1 cup Cabbage (shredded) 1/2 cup White…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Chocolate Chia Pudding A sweet treat without the guilt! Ingredients 1/2 cup Chia Seeds 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder (unsweetened) 1/8 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup (may be substituted for Agave or Honey) 2 cups Milk (unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk, cow’s milk, or milk of choice) Berries (*optional)…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Tomato Lentil Soup Simple to prepare and many variations to try! Add cooked bulgar and sprinkle of parmesan? Sauté curry powder with the onion? Toss in baby spinach or kale? Add fresh herbs or pesto just before serving? Ingredients 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 large Onion (chopped) 1/4 cup Tomato…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Savory Mushroom Barley A simple, healthful, and delicious side dish that can be prepped and served in 20 minutes! *Exact Savory Mushroom Barley Recipe not pictured.  Ingredients 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 3 cloves Garlic (minced) 1 Carrot (finely chopped) 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste 1 sprig Thyme or Rosemary 1/2 pound…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Spice it up! Indian Chicken Stir-Fry Ingredients 1 tablespoon Grated Ginger 1 tablespoon Grated Garlic 1 Serrano Pepper (minced) 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala 2 tablespoons Peanut Oil 1 Bell Pepper (any color) (chopped) 1 small Onion (chopped) 1 pound Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts or Thighs (chopped) 1 large Tomato (chopped) 1/2…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Leaves changing color Weather becoming cooler, and Days getting shorter… Fall is in the air! Wild Rice & Fall Fruit Salad Ingredients 1/2 cup Wild Rice 1/2 cup Wheat Berries 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt 2 Scallions (thinly sliced) 1 Gala,…

  • Time to Re-Boot…

    … and continue the March to good health! Are you struggling to stay committed to your New Year’s Resolutions?  Is your body, mind, and spirit fatigued? Are you bored with your exercise routine and meal plan? Do not give up – Recharge! Stop and reflect on the progress you have made during the last two months, feel the joy and sense of…