Recipes for fun and healthy food

Healthy Pizza Again!

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Healthy Pizza AgainWho am I kidding with that fork?!

Yes, I made one of these healthy pizzas AGAIN. It’s my favorite! It’s on a wheat-free, gluten-free wrap made by Food for Life (look in the freezer section near waffles) & a little organic pizza sauce, vegan cheese by Daiya, & baby spinach leaves.

Put in the oven for 8-10 min on a cookie sheet, and then top with tomatoes & avocado! Check #jenellesfastfitmeals on Instagram to see the video of a similar one in the making.  So simple! I’m NOT a cook, so if I can do it, anyone can! You could add egg whites and/or a lean meat for protein!

 

 

Real Life

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Real LifeOne of these things is not like the other, but this is real life!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Macro Equation

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Macro EquationDo you track Macro nutrient needs (carbs, protein & fats)?

I don’t, (just a little estimating of calories & protein & a LOT of label reading- checking sugars, sodium, saturated fats, & ingredients) but I probably SHOULD track macros for a week or two until I can eyeball it.

For more info & apps to help, check out November Oxygen Magazine p.50

If you’re planning a 40/40/20 ratio, that means 40% of your total calories per day comes from carbs, 40% from proteins & 20% from fats. Obviously aim for cleaner/less processed foods for best results.

EXAMPLE CALCULATION:
If you needed to consume approx 1600 calories/day for fat loss, here’s how you’d calculate:

1600*.4= 640 calories/4cal’s per gram of Carbs
=160g carbs/day

Same number for protein grams because protein is also 40% in this example, and protein is also 4calories/gram

1600*.2=320/9calories per gram of Fat
=35g Fat

What’s for lunch?

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What's for lunchThis is a quick go-to when I don’t have chicken or turkey burgers already cooked for the week.

It’s low sodium tuna mixed with an organic spicy Dijon mustard & nonfat plain Greek yogurt, on a gluten free veggie wrap with baby spinach & tomatoes!

It’s approx 275 calories & 20g protein.

 

 

 

High Protein & Good Fats

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High Protein & Good FatsI eat similar things every day – egg white scrambles, salads, chicken, turkey, wraps, Shakeology – I just mix up what I’m putting IN them so that I have variety.

I’m not a perfect eater, I’m not a cook & if it takes longer than 10min, I’m out! When I want food, I want it NOW.

This is an egg white scramble with baby spinach, green red & yellow peppers, avocado & salsa on the side. Filling, high protein, good fats, & yummy!

Approx 250-275 calories & 25g protein (from 5 servings of egg whites).

Discipline Is…

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Discipline Is...…eating what you NEED vs what you CRAVE.

Believe me, I would eat big fluffy white bread sandwiches with cheese, pizza, pasta, & chocolate all day… IF I allowed myself to believe those things were options.

Don’t buy what you shouldn’t eat. Even if you THINK you will only eat in moderation, it may not be worth the added temptation. Transition the whole family off junk gradually & creatively.

Btw, this is a plain turkey burger with tomato & avocado (& organic spicy Dijon mustard), a side of homemade sweet potato fries & steamed asparagus.

Video Meal Challenge

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Video Meal ChallengeWould you eat this pizza made on a brown rice wrap with salsa, vegan cheese (no, I’m not vegan but I eat a lot like one), tomatoes & avocado?!

Check out the video of how I made this (& the video challenge) at www.Instagram.com/JenelleSummers

This was sooo good! At only 300 calories, still room for a Shakeology later which has fruits, veggies & protein!

 

 

Breakfast Pizza

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Breakfast PizzaWould you eat breakfast pizza?

Here’s what I did in case you’re interested…

1. Scrambled egg whites with diced red, yellow & green peppers & baby spinach
2. Placed the scrambled eggs on Brown Rice Gluten-Free wrap made by FoodForLife (found in some grocery stores -freezer section)
3. Placed the wrap w/scramble on a cookie sheet & topped with vegan cheddar cheese (Daiya)
4. Placed in oven at 350 just until the cheese somewhat melted & wrap felt crunchy on the outter edges
5. Topped with tomatoes & avocado

I put a little Sriracha on it too.

I’m NOT a cook, so if I can do this, anyone can!

Meat & Potatoes

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Meat and PotatoesExtra lean ground turkey and sweet potatoes that is!

Would you eat this?

This is just plain turkey burger (no recipe) crumbled on baby spinach with tomatoes, chick peas and nonfat plain Greek yogurt (pretending to be sour cream) with a little salsa for added KICK. All on a gluten free Spinach wrap by Rudi’s (freezer section).

And just baked sweet potato with a drop of Vanilla Creme stevia in it.

Eat This Not That

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Eat This Not ThatIs anyone else willing to admit they MIGHT have an addiction to Quest bars?! Nothing wrong with them, I’m just sensing an addiction coming on, personally.

I think maybe I should have 3 homemade peanut butter Shakeology bites when the Quest cravings hit. We’ll see how long I can go without…lol!

What do YOU need to go cold turkey on?!