Fresh Friday: Cauliflower Rice
We get so many questions about cauliflower rice–how to make it, why it’s so quick, healthy and delicious. So I will re-post the recipe with bigger photos. Enjoy! 1) If making a one-pot-meal using ground beef, turkey or lamb, brown it first in onion, garlic, and olive oil. The cauliflower rice is like a blank […]
Read MoreFresh Friday: Thé à L'Ananas Beninois
Last year as I endured the weight loss process and shed thirty pounds, tea became something I drank every day. Once I hit my 1400 calorie ceiling and still wanted something sweet or something warm or just something in my mouth, I came to rely on tea. With endless choices of tea I almost forgot about this […]
Read MoreFresh Friday: Forget Ham! Try This Easter & Passover Masterpiece
Last year we spent Passover with relatives in Cranbury, New Jersey and we ate the most delectable lamb stew. Before you hee and haw about the traditional Easter Ham and Passover Brisket, here are some nutrition facts about lamb. Lamb is high in B vitamins, zinc, iron and among the best source of absorbable iron. […]
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Fresh Friday: Meatloaf Meaffins
I’m so excited about this recipe! My workout buddy mentioned it one day so I searched around and compared recipes and came up with my own unique twist. This is meatloaf baked in muffin tins. Easily portable, they are delicious hot or cold and we gobble them up atop a mountain of spinach for breakfast, […]
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Fresh Friday: So Easy, So Fast, So Healthy, So Delicious!
Whether you are dog tired after a workout, looking for a grab-n’-go breakfast, or an easy snack, this fast and versatile frittata is the perfect fix. Call it a frittata or a crustless, cheeseless Quiche, call it something you make up. I call it amazing and scrumptious! The Quiche Base: 6 eggs & […]
Read MoreFresh Friday: Not Losing Weight? Check Your Fiber Intake
Why Should I Care? Although fiber is not a macronutrient, it is absolutely vital for weight loss, controlling diabetes, averting heart disease, treating constipation, lowering cholesterol, preventing diverticulitis, gallstones, appendicitis, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, polyps, and colon cancer. How Much Fiber do I Need? Men need 38 grams of fiber per day and women need 25 grams of fiber […]
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Fresh Friday: Simple Protein Shakes & Smoothies
[wpvideo QdHb9cPp] It’s beautiful and 70 degrees here in Novato and we love to drink shakes and smoothies. Here are our favorite recipes. These are all delicious and dairy-free (Paleo). If you drink milk, just use regular organic milk instead of coconut milk. The Protein Base: When made well, the best part about drinking protein […]
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Fresh Friday: FAT is NOT the Enemy
Do you think of fat as an enemy? Read on and find out why fat is where it’s at. Let’s be crystal clear: trans fat is the only bad-for-you fat. Fat doesn’t make you FAT. Calories make you FAT! Consuming even a few grams per day of trans fat increases the risk of coronary heart disease by raising levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) and lowering […]
Read MoreFresh Friday: Take A Grocery Store Tour
Part Three of this week’s series dedicated to controlling your environment ends today with replenishment. Once you’ve taken all the Frank-N’Foods out of your kitchen, it’s time to replenish it with foods that will set you up for success. Think of your body as a luxury vehicle. Would you fill it with the cheapest fuel? […]
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