By: Laura Burk MPH, RD, LDN www.elb-consulting.com 2 cups orzo (may also use brown rice**) 1 green Italian zucchini, chopped into small dice 1 red bell pepper, chopped into small dice 6 ounces cherry tomatoes, about 1cup 2 cups baby spinach leaves, about two handfuls For lemon vinaigrette 1 lemon juiced to yield ¼ cup and zested 2 garlic cloves, …
Bere’s Granola
Ingredients: 1.50 cup(s), Old Fashioned Oats 0.25 cup(s), Flax Seeds 0.50 cup(s), Pumpkin Seeds 0.25 cup, Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried 2 tablespoon, Almonds Unsalted Just A Handful of Dry Roasted 2 tsp, Oil – Olive 0.33 cup, Honey 2 cup, Chopped Pecans 20 nuts, Hazlenuts Approximate Nutritional info per granola: 173 calories, 11 grams carbs, 13 grams fat, 7 …
A Smoothie to Shake The Plateau
Some of my clients have been raving about my purple Smoothie. This simple smoothie has helped people lose weight, feel energized, and feel full. The secret ingredients are all natural, easy to find, and exploding with health benefits. Place ingredients into a blender 1 cup of kale and/or spinach…otherwise known as super foods ½ cup of Greek yogurt or Kefir …
Chocolate Goodness
1 cup of Almond milk 1 frozen banana 1/2 cup spinach 1 tbsp. flax seed 1 tbsp. Chia Seeds 1 tbsp. coconut oil 1-2 scoops of Biotic whey Chocolate protein powder 1 tbsp. of Carob powder or cocoa powder 1/2 tsp. of cinnamon. Place all ingredients into your beautiful blender. Mix until rich, smooth and creamy. Enjoy the great tasting …
Energy Balls
My Personal favorite recipe from www. paleomg.com Ingredients • 1 cup almond butter (or other nut butter) • 1.5 cups unsweetened shredded coconut • 8-10 dried black figs, stems removed • 1/2 cup Enjoy Life Chocolate Chip (minis) or dark chocolate chips • 1/4 cup flax seed meal • 4 tablespoons raw honey • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder • …
Garbonzo Beans and Kale Salad
1 tablespoonn freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste) 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric Dash cayenne pepper (or to taste) 1 packed cup kale, thinly sliced One 15 oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 1 to 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced Directions …
Oat Bars
• 2 large, very ripe bananas • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 2 cups rolled oats • ½ cup of raisins or craisins • ½ sunflower seeds • ½ cup of pumpkin seeds • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (optional) • 1/4 cup pitted, chopped dried dates • 1/4 cup chopped nuts — such as walnuts, hazelnuts or pecans • Grated nutmeg …
Avocado Tortilla Soup
2 cups of chicken broth 2 handfuls of grape tomatoes 1 tsp. of cilantro 1/2 tsp. of minced garlic 1/4 tsp. of black pepper 1/2 avocado, peeled, pitted 1/2 lime, peeled 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained 1/2 cup of corn, drained 1/2 cup of tortilla chips, crushed Place all ingredients, except tortilla chips, in a blender. Blend ingredients until …
Cous Cous and Feta Green Peppers
Ingredients Vegetable-oil cooking spray 1 1/4 cups fat-free chicken or vegetable broth 2/3 cup couscous 4 large bell peppers, mixed colors 2 tsp olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 6 oz zucchini, quartered lengthwise then sliced across thinly 6 oz yellow squash, quartered lengthwise then sliced across thinly 1/2 tsp fennel seeds 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp salt 1 …
Tropical Greens
Ingredients 2 cups of kale 1/4 cup Trader Joes Cherry Juice 1/2 cup coconut water 1/2 banana 1/4 cup of pomegranate 1/2 cup pineapple 1 Tbsp. flaxseed 1 Tbsp. chai seeds 14 ice cubes Place all ingredients into blender and enjoy!