Protein “Ice Cream”

Splurge on this simple, not-so-guilty “Ice Cream” made with all clean ingredients.
Recipe:

3 Frozen Bananas, Sliced
2 Scoops of Protein Powder (chocolate or vanilla)
2 Tablespoons Peanut Butter
¼ – ½ Cup Almond Milk

1) Sliced the bananas and freeze overnight.
2)Place frozen bananas in a Cuisinart Food Processor – I recommend this one highly if you don’t have one.
Pulse until creamy.

3) Add protein powder and peanut butter to bananas and pulse until creamy.
4) If the mixture is chunky or gritty add the almond milk until creamy.

5) Enjoy or place in the freezer for when that sweet tooth comes calling.

Easy Homemade Coconut Granola

Store bought granolas can be packed full of sugar, or worse! High fructose corn syrup! I’ve been making my own for years and experimenting to make it better and better. Here is my favorite mix made with Nutiva Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil for added benefits. This recipe makes about 26 servings (1/4 cup). I like to eat it with soy yogurt and fruit or with almond milk. But I am sure it would be great with cow’s milk or any yogurt as well! It’s low calorie and low fat! Enjoy for breakfast or as a snack! Share with us how you like to eat your granola.

Easy Homemade Coconut Granola - womensdietnetwork.com

4 cups oats
1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds
1/4 cup chopped raw almonds
1/4 cup chopped raw walnuts
1/4 cup coconut flakes
1/2 cup [...]

Chia Seeds!

Chia Seeds

Find out what chia seeds can do for your health and how to create a clean eating pudding.

Almost overnight, chia seeds have gained over-whelming popularity in the health community. Are they worth all the hype? Yes. Chia seeds are packed full of health benefits and can be used to make some wonderful snacks. This powerful ancient food source is packed with fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants. Just three tablespoons of chia seeds contains as much omega-3’s as 32 ounces of salmon. They provide all the benefits of fish oil supplements without the fishy after taste. Chia seeds can also be ground into flour and used in recipes to as a gluten free substitute. Look for them in health food stores, or purchase them online. I recommend the Bob’s Red Mill Chia SeedsRead more

Get your Protein!

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Protein is one of the three macro nutrients your body needs but unlike carbohydrates and fat your body doesn’t store protein and is in need of a consist supply. Protein is responsible for tissue repair, growth, and energy. It also is one of the most filling nutrients and your body burns more calories metabolizing protein. The recommended daily value (RDA) for protein is .5 grams per pound. However, if you are pregnant or active your protein needs can increase to 1 gram per pound. If you aren’t getting enough protein, here are some easy and quick ways to add it to your diet.

Find out which protein supplement fits your life and goals best.

Protein Powder Supplements: The choices seem endless when discussing types of protein supplements. A common supplement choice is whey which is quick digesting and inexpensive. But is does contain [...]

Eat Clean Tortilla Chicken Soup

This recipe is the perfect companion to any diet. It is a giant pot of protein and filling vegetables. The best part of this dish: it is made in the slow cooker.

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Recipe:

5 Chicken Breasts, boneless and skinless
2 Jars of Salsa
1 Packet Reduced-Sodium Taco Seasoning (or 2 TBSP)
1 Onion
2 Peppers (Red, yellow, or green)
1 Bag Sliced Mushrooms
Juice from 1 Lime
1 Can (6oz) of Green Chillies
Chicken Broth (optional)

Directions:

Line your slow cooker with a Slow Cooker Liner to make clean up a breeze
Put the chicken in the slow cooker and squeeze the lime over the chicken
Add the packet of taco seasoning
Chop the onions, peppers, and mushrooms, throw on top of chicken
Empty the chillies and salsa on top
Cook on low for 6 hours
Remove Chicken and shred, return to slow cooker

Notes:

Add the chicken broth to thin the soup.
Top with whatever you please or what your diet allows. [...]

Budget & Bikini Friendly Foods

I, like the other 99% of people on earth, live on a budget. I have a decent job, well three jobs actually, and am fortunate enough to enjoy many things. I work hard to earn my money (again three jobs) so I hate the idea of spending it all on food. I am in the camp that believes saving on groceries means splurging on shoes (NIKE shoes in particular). So here are my ten budget and bikini friendly foods.

Whey Protein:My favorite is Optimum Gold Standard and it comes in more flavors than you can imagine. In one scoop, you get 24 grams of protein and only one gram of sugar. Cost 0.75 cents per serving.
Eggs: I love the versatility of [...]

11 Quick + Healthy Packable Lunch Choices

Most people have a job they go to on a daily basis. And they have such busy lives they don’t have time to think about what to take to work the next day for lunch. So, they end up going to the nearest drive through and snacking on foods that will satisfy their hunger but they are pretty toxic. It’s hard to plan ahead and make food for lunch the next day ahead of time. You can even purchase handy lunch containers like these ones.

I am going to share with you a list of super easy to make lunches that are healthy and they will satisfy your hunger. No cooking necessary.

1. Adult Lunchable – Cheese slices or cubes, salami slices, whole wheat crackers and apple slices. If you have one of those tupperware pieces that have divided cubbies that [...]

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