Healthy and Clean Asian Broccoli Slaw Recipe

Asian Vegetable Slaw

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This makes a great side or a meal. It's light and easy; yet, still substantial enough to keep you full for a little while. Remember to eat every 2-3 hours to keep the hunger at bay. For more nutrition advice, check out my 10 day Jump Start Nutrition Group for weight loss, support, accountability, and more!

1 bag broccoli coleslaw mix

1/8 cup sesame seeds, toasted for a few minutes in a non stick pan

1 tbsp olive oil

1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar

1 tsp sesame oil

Dash of stevia or other sweetener

¼ tsp ginger

¼ tsp salt (may need a pinch more; taste and add if needed)

1/8 tsp pepper

¼ tsp celery seeds

In a large bowl combine olive oil, vinegar, sesame oil, spices and sweetener. Add in coleslaw veggies and stir well. Toast sesame seeds on the stove for a few minutes. Top coleslaw with sesame seeds and enjoy!

*Would be great alone as a snack or add some grilled chicken for a healthy lunch or dinner.

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Chocolate Eggnog Shakeology Recipe

Easy Chocolate Eggnog Shakeology Recipe

You could make this with regular Chocolate Shakeology or Vegan Chocolate Shakeology. Use unsweetened almond milk if you prefer your drinks less sweet. I used regular almond milk and it was almost too sweet for me. I considered using nutmeg,  but I was feeling a bit lazy and just grabbed the cinnamon sitting close by. You could also use coconut milk eggnog or even substitute the real deal ;) Just be aware of how much you are using because liquid calories can add up fast.

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P90x3 Release Date and Information

P90x 3 will be released at a discounted price in the form of a Challenge pack on December 10th, 2013. This will include the entire fitness program and a Month's supply of Shakeology (your daily dose of Superfoods and Nutrition) for only $180. This also includes shipping, so it will be one heck of a deal! The program is only 30 minutes and you do not have to be a p90x or p90x2 graduate to complete p90x3. It is a stand alone program that will be great for weight loss and toning.

How does the program work?

THE MUSCLE ACCELERATION SYSTEM

• Studies shows that the most dramatic body transformations happen in the first 30 minutes of exercise.

• Tony Horton took everything he’s proven with Muscle Confusion™ and Muscle Integration, and tailored new routines to take advantage of this science of shorter workouts.

• The MUSCLE ACCELERATION SYSTEM combines a highly-structured schedule with an incredibly high level of intensity and an unprecedented variety of moves that keeps every muscle challenged for the full 30 minutes. 

• A 90-day extreme fitness program designed to get you ripped in just 30 minutes a day. Each one of the accelerated 30-minute workouts has been uniquely developed to produce the greatest physical change in your body, in the most efficient way.

• 90 Day Program – Three 30-Day Blocks

• 16 30-Minute P90X-style workouts

• 6 Days a Week

• All you need is weights/bands, a way to do chin-ups, and 30 minutes/day.

• Comes with a fitness guide

• 90 day workout calendar to guide you through the 90 days. 

• IMPORTANT NOTE – P90X3 is NOT a sequel to P90X or P90X2, nor is it a graduate program.

• Users do not have to be in great shape or need to complete P90X or P90X2 in order to do P90X3.

X3 Schedule Choices

CLASSIC – Traditional balance of cardio and resistance, will help you gain muscle and lose fat

LEAN – Designed for those who prefer a more toned look, where you’ll target functionality, mobility and cardio over resistance training

MASS – For those looking for bulk over getting ripped, you will focus on more resistance training, while incorporating a higher caloric intake into your diet

DOUBLES – As Tony would say, this schedule is for workout “psychos” who have the ability to push through two workouts per day 

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Easy Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

Easy Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

A simple and flavorful easy slow cooker/crock-pot meal the whole family will love. Quick and simple! This makes eating clean easy too. You can use in taco's, lettuce wraps, taco salads, or enchiladas.

*It freezes well too. Just microwave and enjoy a quick meal.

1 omg boneless chicken breast or chicken pieces (boneless is easier because you don’t have to pick through the bones)

3/4 or 1 jar of regular salsa, green salsa (roasted herndez salsa is the best!) 

1 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder or 1 clove garlic chopped or grated

1/4 tsp Pepper

Pour salsa into slow cooker; Add chicken. Sprinkle chicken with seasonings. Cook on high for a few hours or until done. It will be easy to shred when it's ready. Serve with brown rice and black beans as a rice bowl, or on top of salad greens, or in tortillas.

Pressure cooker variation:
Add all ingredients to pressure cooker. Place chicken and remaining ingredients (into pot, stir well. Cook on chicken setting or manual for 12 minutes for thin chicken breasts or 15 for thick chicken breasts. Allow steam to release naturally. Carefully remove chicken and shred.

Makes great lettuce wrap tacos, taco salad, or brown, rice bowls!

We make this all the time. It freezes well.

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Snickerdoodle Shakeology Recipe

This has to be one of my favorite Vanilla Shakeology Recipes! Who doesn't love a cinnamon snickerdoodle? I know I do! This really hit the spot and helps me maintain my weight loss. I drink it every day so I can get my daily dose of super foods, vitamins, probiodics, digestive enzymes and protein.

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Free Starbuck's Holiday Drinks: November 13-17th, 2013

Get a Free Starbuck's Holiday Coffee, when you purchase a Starbuck's Holiday Coffee from November 13th through November 17th, 2013. I love a good BOGO deal!

Easy Turkey Shepherd's Pie with Cauliflower and Potato Mash

Easy Turkey Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower and Potato Mashed Potatoes

Another experiment gone right! Did not take me very long to throw this together. Great for eating clean and those of you wanting to eat healthy and lose weight too! 

Ingredients:

1 pkg ground turkey

1 onion, diced

2 carrots, diced

2 cloves garlic, chopped or grated

1 Tsp Thyme

Hefty pinch of Salt and a few twists of fresh ground black pepper

Pinch hot pepper flakes, optional

1 Tsp paprika

1 bag frozen green beans, cooked according to package

1 cup frozen corn

1 cup beef stock, optional

Topping:

1 bag frozen cauliflower, cooked according to directions - needs to be soft enough to mash

2 small baking potatoes, rinse, scrub and microwave until very soft then cut into chunks

1 tbsp butter

Salt and pepper

1 clove garlic, grated

Directions:

Brown turkey with onions and carrots; add in garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, hot pepper flakes, and thyme.  Once cooked, add in green beans, corn, and beef stock.  Pour mixture into a 13*9 casserole dish.  Combine cauliflower, potatoes, butter, salt, pepper and garlic and mix with food processor or hand mixer until whipped.  Top filling with potato mixture.  Warm in microwave or heat in oven.

*I only covered half with this mixture and then let my kids make some instant potatoes to have with theirs since they asked. 

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Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls with Brown Rice

Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls with Brown Rice 

Try this lower calorie easy version of stuffed cabbage rolls. By omitting the sausage and ground beef, you are significantly reducing the fat and cholesterol in the recipe and making it heart healthy. It's great for those wanting to eat cleaner, lose a few pounds and put healthier food on the table. Plus, who doesn't love an easy recipe! I know I do! And your whole family will love it! This would be considered eating clean because you are eating whole foods. It makes a lot too, so it's easy to make and you can enjoy it for days.

Ingredients:
1 pkg ground turkey
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, diced
2 stalks celery, chopped
2-3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 small-med head of cabbage, chopped
1 large can of diced tomatoes (we like more, so I added another large can)
8 oz of crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce (or 2 large cans small diced tomatoes)
1/2 cup water (the cabbage will create more water as it cooks)
1/2 tsp black pepper
pinch of hot pepper flakes (optional)
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp thyme

 Brown rice, prepared according to bag

Directions:

In a med to large stock pot, heat oil and saute onions and celery until opaque. Add in turkey and cook until done. Add in garlic for about 2 minutes. Add in remaining ingredients and simmer for one hour. Serve with 1/3-1/2 cup brown rice. Make the rice in a separate pot according to package instructions.

For a paleo friendly version: Omit brown rice.

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PRESSURE COOKER INSTAPOT VERSION:


Modifications for pressure cooker:

Saute meat and onion with tsp salt, pepper and garlic powder (you can leave out the garlic and celery to save time. It will still be good) in pressure cooker. Add in remaining ingredients. Select soup setting on Instapot and allow to naturally release steam. Should take about an hour total (10 min heat up, 20 min cook, 20 min natural release). Serve over brown rice.

Meal Plan Monday - What's for dinner this week?

This is what's on the schedule for dinner this week :D Well...this is the plan.

Sunday - Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls with brown rice

Monday - Leftovers Tuesday - Shakshuka (eggs in a spicy tomato sauce)

Wednesday - Slow Cooker black bean chicken chili using the leftover slow cooker black beans I froze from last week. I am working on perfecting this recipe so I can share it.

Thursday - Leftovers

Friday - Pizza or dinner out with the family 

Saturday - Grilled Salmon with steamed veggies and brown rice

Sunday - Fish Taco's with black beans and mango salsa and cabbage