Strawberry Cucumber Salad Strawberries are a summer favorite because they are at the peak of ripeness. They make a light and refreshing addition to a salad, too! Try this recipe for a yummy Strawberry & Cucumber Summer Salad. Ingredients: 1 whole cucumber Sliced strawberries 1 serving strawberry vinaigrette (see below) Fresh ground white pepper Stevia to taste Directions: Slice strawberries [Continue Reading...]
EATING FAT DOESN’T MAKE US FAT!
One of the biggest menu mistakes we can make is eating a fat-free salad. Every vegetable salad (especially dark green leafy vegetables) should have a little fat added because that will help your body absorb the nutrients. Certain foods become healthier when eaten together. Many vegetables are fat-soluble, which means your body needs the fat to assimilate the nutrients in them. The more nutrients [Continue Reading...]
Creamy Salad Dressing
Spinach Salad How about a new dressing for your green salad to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! 1 package (9 ounces) fresh spinach, torn 1 c. sliced fresh strawberries Here is a new twist on the ever-popular Sassy Vinaigrette Seasoning for salad dressing. Made with stevia so you can have it every day! And what a great way to get in your Apple Cider Vinegar & MCT oil – both great for weight [Continue Reading...]
Don’t eat a fat-free salad!
One of the biggest dieting mistakes is eating a fat free salad. Every vegetable salad (especially dark green leafy vegetables) should have a little fat added because your body absorbs nutrients better. Certain foods become healthier when eaten together. Many vegetables are fat-soluble, which means your body absorbs their nutrients better when you eat a little fat with them. The more nutrients [Continue Reading...]
Salads for P3 and P4
Carol recommends getting in 4 to 5 cups of vegetables a day and 2 to 3 of them should be green and leafy. Every day you should make a big salad. We typically will do this midday or before dinner which will help you meet your requirements for veggies and it is great for your health. Mix it up and make changes so your body does not plateau and keep it interesting. The Classic Salad 3 Cups of [Continue Reading...]
Spring Salad P2
Ingredients: 3.5 oz Fresh Spinach 1 Orange 3.5 oz Chicken 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil 10 Drops of Stevia Salt to taste Take cooked chicken and cut into bite size pieces along with one orange. Then mix 1 tablespoon of melted coconut oil with 10 drops of stevia and a small pinch of sea salt. Combine all ingredients and mix well to coat all of the spinach with the coconut oil. [Continue Reading...]
Avocado Dressing
Avocados are loaded with nutrients. 1 avocado has about 15 grams of fiber! They are also a very good source of healthy monounsaturated fat! 1 can coconut milk 3 avocados, ripe, pitted and removed from shell 2 Tbsp. lime juice 1/2 c. cilantro, chopped fine 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/8 tsp. ground pepper Add a dash of cayenne pepper for an extra zip. Blend until creamy. [Continue Reading...]
Phase 4 Southwestern Salad
Southwestern Salad (stabilized P3-P4) Mixed salad greens chicken breast, cooked and shredded corn kernels rinsed black beans, drained and rinsed chopped red and green bell peppers chopped tomato shredded cheese Mix together with cilantro dressing and serve immediately. Peanut Cilantro Dressing 3 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 2 bunches cilantro leaves, [Continue Reading...]
Strawberry Spinach Salad
P3-P4 Salad Recommend stabilized in Phase 3 for several weeks. 4 c. fresh spinach 1/2 red onion, sliced 1 pt. strawberries, sliced Dressing: 1/2 c. Safflower mayonnaise 1/4 c. milk 1/2 c. organic whole cane sugar (such as Rapadura) 1 1/2 Tbsp. Greek Yogurt 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1 to 2 Tbsp. poppy seeds Put spinach, strawberries and onion in bowl. Combine dressing [Continue Reading...]
Broccoli Apple Salad P3
Broccoli Apple Salad 4 C. broccoli florets 1/2 C. red onion, diced 2 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Shallots, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 Green apple, cored and diced 1/4 C. peanuts Dressing: 1/4 C. all natural peanut butter 1 Tbsp. raw honey 1/3 C. hot water Mix the broccoli and red onions and coat with 1 Tbsp. oil. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes, [Continue Reading...]
