Vegetable Tofu Stir Fry Tofu is very easy to digest and is an excellent alternative source of protein if you don’t want to eat meat. Replace the fresh vegetables with a package of frozen pre-cut stir fry vegetables if you’re short on time. You will still get the same nutritional value. You can also replace […]
Chicken Fajitas You can try a different source of protein each time you make fajitas. This recipe calls for chicken but you can also try a lean cut of steak, seitan, or extra-firm tofu. First start with your favorite and then next time, try something new! Variety is the spice of life! If you decide […]
Jeanette’s California Sunshine Protein Smoothie A smoothie is an excellent choice if you have to have breakfast on the go! If you are picking up a smoothie at the gym or local smoothie shop, be sure to ask about all of the ingredients that are being added so you don’t get one filled with sugar […]
Garlic Spinach Calorie for calorie, spinach provides more nutrients than any other food. Spinach is packed full of iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, folate, magnesium, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and phytonutrients that fight against osteoporosis, heart disease, colon cancer, arthritis, and other diseases at the same time. It is also a versatile vegetable […]
Turkey Burger Sprouted grain bread has more nutrients then regular whole wheat or white bread because the grain has fully grown and matured before it is harvested and used to make bread. 1 serving 1 (4-ounce) lean ground turkey 1 sprouted grain burger bun ½ cup mixed green baby lettuce 2 slices tomato 3 teaspoons […]
Chinese Chicken Salad Everyone loves a great Chinese chicken salad because it is light and satisfying with a wonderful combination of sweet and sour tastes. 4 servings ¼ cup rice vinegar 4 teaspoons sugar 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ tablespoon sesame oil 12 cups mixed salad greens, washed and […]
Lemon Green Beans Green beans have lots of Vitamin K, C, A, iron, and folate like many of the other green vegetables. This zesty recipe makes for a tasty side dish or snack. 4 servings 12 ounces boiled green beans, ends trimmed 1 tablespoon unsalted organic butter 1 tablespoon minced shallots 2 ounces pine nuts […]
Muscle Oats A little protein pump for your morning oats! Adding a scoop of protein powder to your oatmeal is a great way to boost the breakfast of champions. Oatmeal is an amazing breakfast that gives you sustained energy. It has virtually no sodium, sugar, or cholesterol, so it is an excellent breakfast for just […]
Nutty Banana Protein Smoothie This shake will satisfy anyone’s peanut butter cravings. There are so many tasty nutty spreads, so try something new instead of peanut butter. Nuts also contain healing phyto-nutrients so mix them up! My two favorite spreads are soy nut butter and sunflower seed butter. Soy nuts and sunflower seeds contain the […]
Chicken Fajitas You can try a different source of protein each time you make fajitas. This recipe calls for chicken but you can also try a lean cut of steak, seitan, or extra-firm tofu. First start with your favorite and then next time, try something new! Variety is the spice of life! If you decide […]