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A return contributor to our recipe site, Joe Sullivan, has done it again. Joe has been an AlaskaFit Boot Camper since June 2010, along with his wife, Faye. They both participated in our Nutrition KickStart program with great results! Joe is now solidly entrenched in healthy eating. This is his second recipe re-do for us and his third contribution to our website...thank you Joe! Joe was … [Read more...]
Fortunately, we have some version of rice and beans or lentils each day (usually at lunch , it seems). And while our recipe calls for just plain boiled lentils or beans, you can add some spice to that to make the dish more palatable. Here's what I did last night. Dinner called for: Broccoli: 2 spears Garlic Powder: 1 TBSP Lentils: 1/2 cup boiled Onion : 1TBSP choopped Spinach : 1 … [Read more...]
Did you hear us on Magic 98.9 this morning with Mark & April? They're loving Boot Camp and this morning they got a "sneak preview" of our Physique post-workout maximizer shake. Why Physique? --The perfect ratio of carbs to protein to maximize your recovery --Easy to mix up --Start your recovery minutes after you finish your workout --The best way to minimize post-workout soreness and … [Read more...]
I cook almost every day. Nothing extravagant...I like to call myself, "The queen of the 1-pot meal." My meals are tasty, quick and simple. Tonight, I surprised even myself. And, again, it was all in one pot. I'm no chef, so my "recipes" are more of a suggested list of ingredients...feel free to experiment around to suit your taste. Here's what I had tonight...and it only took 20 … [Read more...]
Joe’s Fresh and Tasty Raspberry Vinaigrette 1 cup fresh raspberries 2/3 cup red wine vinegar 2 cups extra light olive oil ¼ cup Dijon mustard 1 tbsp. shredded Parmesan cheese 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1 tbsp. dried minced onions 1 minced garlic clove 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. white pepper Instructions: In a sauce pan, whisk together the raspberries and red wine vinegar until raspberries are … [Read more...]
I often refer to myself as "The Queen of the 1-Pot Meal". As someone who is lucky enough to NOT have to cook for an army of people. In theory, this makes my life easier and to a large degree, this is true. In practical terms though it means I want meals that are healthy, low-fat, taste good and require absolutely minimal clean up. Does this sound familiar? I recently decided that if I'm … [Read more...]
Veggie Pita Pizza Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients:½ whole wheat pita – whole pita, sliced in half and lightly toasted 2 tbsp chopped green bell pepper 2 tbsp chopped onion 2 tbsp tomato sauce, canned 3 mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 2 oz mozzarella cheese, part skim, sliced and shredded 2 tbsp cooked soybeans (edamame) ½ tsp grated parmesan … [Read more...]
Here’s a hearty soup that is easy to make, delicious, and full of fiber and protein! Ingredients: 2 cooked chicken breasts 1 can (or box) low sodium, organic chicken broth 1 8oz can diced tomatoes 1 8oz can black beans 1 bunch cilantro 8-10 tomatillos 1 TBSP olive oil Fresh grated cheese Directions: Cook chicken breasts, chop into pieces, set aside. Rinse diced tomatoes and black beans, … [Read more...]
Yes, berries can be pricey this time of year, but aren’t you and your sweetheart worth it? This tangy dressing is the perfect heart-healthy addition to a romantic meal for two! Full of vitamin C, folate (the vitamin B that creates red blood cells) and fiber, strawberries are an amazing, and tasty, fruit, but did you know they also contain anthocyanidins, which help protect against heart … [Read more...]
Ingredients: 2 cups wild rice 1 bunch kale 1 bunch chard 1 red bell pepper 1 yellow pepper 1 fennel bulb 1 cup chopped celery 1/2 bunch green onion 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup lemon juice 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon black pepper Optional: 1/4 cup cranberries 1/4 cup sliced almonds Directions: To make dressing, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, … [Read more...]
