Tasty Thursdays: Avo & Tuna Bowl with Micro Greens

This is chock full of nutrients to fuel you through a long day of classes with a clear and focused mind.  You’ve got your lean protein, healthy fats, greens; a lunch guaranteed to give you an energy boost, as food is supposed to!

Ingredients:

Tasty Thursdays: Snack Time

I don’t know about you guys but when i’m running around all day with a crazy schedule I get hungry!  It’s easy to reach for that bag of chips or pack of candy when you’re in crisis mode so an easy way to avoid that is to just have some healthy snacks on hand.  I always pack some snacks in my bag to munch on throughout the day, even if I don’t think i’ll need them.  Better safe than sorry!  Here are some of my favorites:

Tasty Thursdays: Chicken, Hummus, & Veggie Roll-ups

Hello all!  So this is my first “Tasty Thursdays” post since getting back to college.  With that being said…i’m going to be focusing more on the college lifestyle and how to stay fit and eat healthy while living in a dorm. This week has been super hectic with move-in day, classes, and whatnot so here’s a quick, simple lunch I was able to prep in my dorm room within minutes.

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Tasty Thursdays: PB Choco-Banana Shake

One of my summertime all-time favorites!  It’s vegan-friendly and child-approved (and by child-approved I mean, my little sister loves it!).  You can easily modify the recipe to turn it into a healthy breakfast as it’s perfect for those on-the-go days.

Ingredients:

-1 frozen banana

-1 cup of chocolate coconut (or almond) milk

-1-2 tbsp of peanut butter

-chocolate syrup

-rice whip

Tasty Thursdays: PB & Banana Pancakes

     What’s better than pancakes?  Healthified pancakes that will satisfy your sweet tooth without all of the nasty toxins!  Plus…anything involving banana and peanut butter is delicious!

Ingredients:

-1 banana

-1 egg

-tbsp of peanut butter

-maple syrup

-strawberries (optional)

Tasty Thursdays

Hello all!

     So, i’ve decided to add “Tasty Thursdays” as a new feature on the blog.  Every Thursday i’ll be posting tasty discoveries for your healthful inspiration.  Whether it be new recipes, eateries, or grocery items, you can be sure to find delicious ideas that correspond with the ‘clean eating’ lifestyle because “abs are made in the kitchen!”

     Today i’ll be sharing a recipe for smoked salmon salad.  It’s quick and simple to throw together for those days you’re rushing off to work or class and it will keep you from having to scramble for whatever unhealthy option is available come lunch time!

The Problem with “Organic”

     I’m sure most of you are very familiar with the word “organic,” but have you ever really stopped and asked yourself: what is “organic”?

The answer should be simple: It is sustainable.  It is cultivated in a way that benefits the workers, the consumers, the environment, and the economy.  It is real. 

     This means that the food is grown mindfully, with careful attention to preserve the soil for future generations, provide the most nutritious food, and create an appreciation for the work that goes into providing real food.

     Unfortunately, this type of “organic” can be hard to find.  Much of the “organic” we come across today is organic in label but not in philosophy.  The regulations placed on these labels are not very strict, making it easy for pesticide-ridden products to sneak their way into your kitchen.

My tips and tricks for buying organic:

Clean Eating: Step-by-Step

     The world of nutrition can be extremely overwhelming.  So much information and so many different opinions that leave you with no clue where to begin when transitioning to a sustainable diet.  Well, let’s break it down.

Step one: Forget all the hype about “diet,” “low fat,” “low calories,” “sugar free”…it’s all just a marketing ploy.

     The diet industry depends on and uses to their advantage, our warped understanding of these terms to market an array of “diet” products promising to make us thinner, healthier…whatever we want to hear, as long as it sells.  

     My tip is: the less packaging, the less advertising, the better.  Think about it.  How many advertisements have you seen about the benefits of fresh, organic fruits? …How many have you seen about chemical-filled, processed “fruit juice”?

Step two: Start thinking quality versus quantity.