Healthy Eating Roadmap

If you want something light and refreshing to eat for dinner then you’ve got to give this a try.  I made it last night…its amazing and very easy!

Serves 2

Start to finish- 25 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb zucchini
• 1 garlic cloves
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp water
• 1/2 cup torn basil leaves
• Accompaniment: Lemon Wedges

Directions: Shave zucchini lengthwise with carrot peeler or slicer and put in a large bowl.  Thinly slice garlic and reserve separately.  Pat chicken dry, then cut crosswise into thirds.  Season chicken all over with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.  Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.  Saute chicken until golden brown about 8-14 minutes.  Add chicken to the bowl of zucchini.  Then add garlic to skillet and cook until pale golden, about 1 minute.  Add the 1 Tbsp water to skillet and scrape up any brown bits, then drizzle over chicken and zucchini.  Add basil and 1/8 tsp salt to bowl and toss until zucchini wilts slightly.  Season with salt and pepper.

Enjoy!!

Smoothies are a great way to get some extra nutrition into your diet.  They can be used as meal replacements, a quick afternoon snack, or post-workout fuel.

Here are three powerful smoothie combinations sure to please your tastebuds and ease your stressed cells.

My All-Time Favorite

• 1/2 frozen banana
• 1 cup milk (cow, soy, almond, hemp, or rice)
• 1/2 cup non or low-fat plain yogurt
• 1 – 2 Tbsp’s almond or peanut butter
• 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed

This one is great for breakfast.  I usually add 1 scoop Amazing Grass Chocolate Green Superfood Powder (available at health food stores or Amazon) for a added shot of nutrition.   Sometimes when I don’t feel like cooking dinner, I’ll make one of these and serve it with a simple salad or chopped veggies with hummus.

Easy Post-Workout Whole Fuel

• 1 cup chocolate soymilk
• 1/2 cup frozen blueberries (or other berries)
• 1 scoop of protein powder

Chocolate soy-milk by itself is a great recovery drink.  But adding a little extra protein and some super antioxidant fruits never hurt anyone.  Get your workout in, then refuel that hungry body of yours.

Super Healthy Anytime Snack

• 2.5 cups organic spinach
• 1 cup cantalope
• 1/2 frozen banana
• 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed (optional)
• 1/4  cup non or low-fat plain yogurt
• 1 cup milk choice

This is a Vitamin A & C bomb!!   Also, lots of Omega 3 fatty acids, probiotics, folic acid, antioxidants, potassium, and protein.  This one’s got it all and it’s oh so delicious.  Don’t let the spinach or green color turn you off, you really can’t taste it.

Now get out your blender and sip some nutrition.

Whats your favorite smoothie combination?