Last I check it was still summer and the humidity is reminding me of the every single day. When I left Florida I thought I left the humidity behind, nope it followed me. It’s raining yet it’s still hot. My Floridians know how it is when you get out the shower and yet you’re still sweating. This should not apply when you’re sitting down trying to enjoy your meal.
During the summer it’s nice to have light tasteful meals that will satisfy your appetite and yet it still fits into your diet plan. This week’s recipe has two on my favorite foods; Chicken and Strawberries. The recipe is great for lunch or dinner. I prefer having this for lunch as I hang out by the poolside with friends.
This Friday's "Favorite Food Gone Healthy": Chicken and Strawberry Salad, by Rae McManus, Cheneyville, Louisiana, Southern Living
You'll need:
1/2 cup poppy seed dressing
1/4 cup Olive oil mayonnaise
1 1/2 pounds chopped cooked chicken (about 3 1/2 cups)
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 pint fresh strawberries, halved
1 avocado, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 (10-ounce) package mixed salad greens
Garnishes: avocado slices, whole strawberries
You will:
Whisk together dressing and mayonnaise in a large bowl;Cover and chill 30 minutes.
Add chopped chicken
5 ingredients to dressing mixture, gently tossing to coat.
Serve over mixed salad greens.
Garnish, if desired.
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Its summertime and it’s hot as Hades outside, so for the next two to three month let’s enjoy lying by the pool, chilling on the boat and frolicking in the water on the beach. What’s better than a nice cold beverage next to you that’s not going to kill your diet and the hard work you’ve been putting in at the gym? Nothing
This week we’re moving from food to a drink that you will enjoy this weekend. A Salty Chihuahua, yeah we’re having a drink this weekend. Living a healthy and fitness lifestyle doesn’t stop you from enjoy in all of life's pleasures. It makes you aware of all the things you’re put into your body and teaches you moderation. So have a drink, you deserve it after a long week.
This Friday's "Favorite Food Gone Healthy": Salty Chihuahua
You'll need:
Coarse salt, (optional)
4 ounces tequila
2 ounces orange-flavored liqueur, such as Cointreau
3 cups grapefruit juice,
4 grapefruit slices, for garnish
You will:
- Wet the rims of 4 glasses and coat with coarse salt (if desired);
- Fill the glasses with ice.
- Pour 1 ounce tequila and 1/2 ounce liqueur into each.
- Top each with 3/4 cup grapefruit juice and stir.
- Garnish with a slice of grapefruit.
NUTRITION
Per cocktail: 188 calories; 0g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 23 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 1g protein; 0g fiber; 3 mg sodium; 303 mg potassium.
Drink up and enjoy your weekend
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Hope you’re enjoying this wonderful summer and not annoying your love one with your new diet plan. They’re not buying into your new lifestyle yet but as soon as they start seeing your results they will join you. This weekend, we’re going to play a trick on them with the “Fav Food Gone Healthy”, I guarantee when they see you serve this meal. They will wonder if you’re still dieting.
By now you should be over eating Pizza and Cheeseburgers. You should be proud of yourself. You have eliminating all the bad food from your system. This week let’s get down and dirty, we’re going to eat beef. It’s another four letter word some gym goers stay away from. I’m here to tell you that there’s nothing wrong with beef. Too much of it can
be hard on your digestive system, I usually have it once a week and today is the day.
This Friday's "Favorite Food Gone Healthy":
You'll need:
1 london broil
low sodium soy sauce (enough to cover steak in shallow dish or zip lock bag)...
1 bag of pre-washed lettuce
1 cup grape tomatoes halved
1 sliced red onion...half can of rinsed black beans
1 cup of cooked whole wheat pasta (penne or rigatoni work best)
1/4 cup of olive oil
1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp italian seasoning
You will:
- marinate the steak in soy sauce for 1 hour or more
- grill or broil 8 minutes on each side
- let it rest while you toss together the rest of the ingredients
- slice steak and serve over salad mix
I can’t wait to eat
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We’re back with another edition of “Fav Food Gone Healthy” by 2daybefit, LLC. Last week, we enjoyed ourselves to a wonder Chicken Stir-Fry. This week we are going to move to the sea. Most of you will be relaxing on the beach this scorching hot weekend. So let’s have a meal that’s lighter and will still have an enjoyable taste. Remember, you've made the commitment to lead a healthier lifestyle - a regular workout schedule, a tight meal plan, even drinking less.
Ok, let’s get down to it. By the way, we’re still not eating at Sal's Eatery or Pedro's Picnic Place. I know you're still missing that greasy Cheeseburger and Fried Chicken. But, I don’t want you to feel guilt for going to Ronnie’s Burger Shake or Mattox Chicken Hut. So, let’s make those favorite meals healthier. I'm talking half the fat and calories!
This Friday's "Favorite Food Gone Healthy" :
Mahi Mahi Kabobs
You'll Need:
Wood skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes
2 Mahi Mahi filet
2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
1 tbsp of dried thyme
Juice of a lemon
Half red onion
1 Yellow bell pepper
Cubed pineapple
You will:
- Cube the fish and veggies and season them with the lemon juice, EVOO and thyme;
- Then skewer the fish veggies and pineapple alternating;
- Cook on a grill or skillet on medium heat for 7 minutes on each side;
- Serve over spinach or lettuce and enjoy!
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New segment to the 2daybefit blog to jump start your healthy, fun filled weekend. So, you've made the commitment to lead a healthier lifestyle - a regular workout schedule, a tight meal plan, even drinking less. Good for you! I know it's working out great.
On the flip side though, let's be real, eating healthy can get boring and hard as hell! I know you're missing the pizza and chicken parm and burritos. I'm here to say, you can have all that! Just not from Fat Sal's Eatery or Pedro's Picnic Place. You can easily make healthier versions of your favorite meals. I'm talking half the fat and calories!
This Friday's "Favorite Food Gone Healthy" :
CHICKEN STIR-FRY
You'll Need:
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil
1 crushed garlic clove
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1 tsp ground ginger
2 cups frozen Chinese vegetables, thawed
1/2 cup cooked brown or jasmine rice
You will:
- Heat oil in a medium sized skillet, medium temp;
- Cook chicken for 8 minutes on each side, then remove let it rest;
- In the meantime, heat crushed garlic in the same pan you cooked to the chicked;
- Throw in the vegetables, soy sauce and ginger, stir;
- Dice chicken and add to the cooking veggies, stir;
- Mix it all together in the pan until everything is well coated with seasoning and the veggies are to your liking.
- Serve over rice and enjoy!
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