Instead of going to McDonald's or Wendy's take a trip to the grocery store today.
Here you'll find fresh produce, whole grains, frozen fruits an veggies, organic meat and cheese, and a great selection of NON-GMO products throughout the store. You just have to develop an eye for the healthy things. I realize this may be opposite of how you think when you're in a grocery store. So this page is dedicated to simple health foods you can literally throw together.
Try the following recipes and use them as stepping stones. I believe that you will develop a taste for finer foods with the incorporation of these recipes just a few days per week.
#1 Composed Salad
Fresh salad with a bit of protein is a quick meal anytime. Have it with a piece of whole grain bread for a heartier meal that satisfies.
! bag pre-cut romaine salad mix with carrots
1 lemon, cut in half
Extra virgin olive oil (you should have this on hand)
Grated Parmesan Cheese
Pre-Cooked Perdue Chicken strips (optional)
and/or 1-2 tablespoons roasted unsalted sunflower seeds per person.
Organic grape tomatoes, washed
1-2 slices whole grain bread, or sprouted grain bread such as Ezekiel bread (this is preferable)
Toss lettuce, chicken and or seeds, and tomatoes together in a salad bowl, either for an individual serving (use desired amount) or one large bowl. Squeeze lemon juice over the salad; use whole lemon for whole salad and about 1/4-1/2 for individual salad. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with cheese and toss.
#2 Quick Mexican Rice and Beans
High fiber is a great focus for weight loss. With rice and beans, you get plenty of it. Have this two times per week. Also, freeze some already made, if you can for even quicker preparation.
Instant Brown Rice
1 (15-ounce) can organic black beans, drained
1 Jar salsa
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, leaves pulled from stem
Olive oil
1/2 (8-ounce) bag shredded cheddar cheese (4-ounces)
Quick steam frozen broccoli, as an accompaniment
Cook rice according to package directions. Once rice is cooked, add black beans, desired amount of salsa. Heat over medium-low flame until hot, Stir in cilantro. Drizzle with desired amount of olive oil. Sprinkle with desired amount of cheddar cheese, but usually no more than 1-ounce per person. Serve with broccoli.
#3 Power Breakfast
This breakfast is full of antioxidants, and will satisfy you thoughout your whole morning, giving you energy. Stay consistent with these type of foods to be lean and healthy.
Blueberry Smoothie
serves 1-2
1 cup frozen blueberries
1-1/4 cups Greek yogurt
1 banana
1 tablespoon wheat germ
1 tablespoon flax seeds (in the health food section)
1/2 cup cranberry juice (not juice cocktail)
1/2 cup water
Put all ingredients together in a quality blender. Blend until smooth. Enjoy!