Healthy Acai Bowl Have you jumped on the Acaí Bowl train? I’m lactose intolerant and a lot of creamy, thick, smoothie bowls are made with some form of dairy. An Acaí Bowl is a dream food for me! You can make it a million different ways, but I like a simple frozen blended base (Costco actually sells my favorite base…

Avocado Toast (2 Ways) Traditional:   Place 1 slice of whole wheat bread in toaster until desired level.   Spread toast with ½ of a ripe mashed avocado.   Add salt and pepper if desired. Serve and enjoy! California Style (Add these extra steps):   Spray a small nonstick skillet with olive oil and fry one egg as desired.   Place cooked egg on avocado…

Blue Cheese Chicken Salad Instructions Start with a base of chopped lettuce of your choice (I prefer mixed greens for this salad) Add ¼ sliced red onion Add 6 sliced cherry tomatoes Add a ½ chopped cucumber Add a medium chicken breast or ~4 oz. of shredded chicken (for simplicity, I prefer to use the rotisserie chicken from Costco) Add…

Pizza is good, but pizza that you can eat an entire half of, and still only eat 460 calories with 24 grams of protein is GREAT! I’ve tasted many types of cauliflower pizza crusts that were soggy, crumbly, or just flat-out icky. My local Costco started carrying this pre-made cauliflower pizza, and I think it tastes incredible. Cauliflower pizza crust…

Grilled Chicken Tacos Who says that you have to celebrate Taco Tuesday on a Tuesday? Tacos are simple to make, easy to assemble, and full of flavor! I love tacos in so many forms: fish tacos, ground turkey tacos, chicken tacos, black bean and sweet potato tacos… they are just so good!   Let’s keep the simple things simple: Cook…

Eggs and Whole Wheat Toast Classic. This is one of the simplest breakfast foods to make (and honestly, I even eat this for other meal options too!) Note: If you are trying to lose body fat, keep the toast to 1 slice and skip the butter! If you use the egg yolk on top it helps to provide moisture, and…

Here is a Little Twist on a Southwest Salad I’m really trying to eat more veggies and especially more leafy greens. While almost all Americans meet our protein requirements, more than half of us (68%) aren’t eating enough vegetables. This salad is fresh, bright, and packed with flavor. Jackfruit is a great substitute for meat because the texture is similar…

If you have a difficult time eating enough leafy greens (spinach and kale are great choices) you are not alone. I really struggle to eat enough green vegetables and so I try to find yummy ways to sneak them in my diet. This lemon, cucumber, and berry smoothie is refreshing and cold! In a blender add: 1 Cup of ice…

Old Fashioned Oats Oatmeal is perfect if you are looking for something quick and easy! If you are in a rush, this is an amazing option. Oats are a whole grain and it is healthy to get your digestive tract moving in the morning!   Microwave Instructions:   In a microwave-safe bowl combine 1 cup water, 1/2 cup rolled oats, a…

Plant based cookie dough!  This is good! Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) serve as the base of this amazing treat!   I loved eating the cookie dough batter when I was little- my mom is an amazing cook and would let me taste the dough before it went in the oven! This is an amazing Salmonella-free option, that includes chickpeas, almond butter,…