Recipes

Calling all procrastinators! You wont find any judgement here when it comes to meal planning procrastination. If youve put off your Thanksgiving appetizer plan, I get it. Theres so many moving parts that go into a big meal that its easy for apps to go by the wayside which is exactly why I love this option: Its quick and easy to throw together AND it is so stunning that no one will ever guess you added it to the menu last minute. Photo Courtesy of theclevermeal.com I am not a fan of beets, but this Beetroot Hummus recipe recipe is...

This super easy to make, no-cook power bowl is loaded with fresh veggies and tons of great texture & crunch. I love to bring this to work for an easy packable (and delicious) lunch! Ingredients 1 cup of lettuce (I used freshly chopped green lettuce for the extra crunch!) 2 radishes (sliced) 1/4 cup pea shoots 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes (halved) 1/4 cup shelled edamame (I buy this in the freezer section) 1/4 cup hummus (I used spicy hummus) Optional: top with a light vinaigrette InstructionsWash all produce.Add lettuce to your bowl and top with your prepared veggies.Add hummus and...

The words weight-loss and snacks often appear in the same sentence. But that might also bring thoughts of tasteless, cardboard, and completely unsatisfying. Right? Let me give you my best weight-loss friendly snacks that arent just nutritious but also delicious! Whats my criteria you ask? They have to be nutrient-dense whole foods where a little goes a long way; foods that contain protein and/or fibre. 1 Nuts Its true nuts contain calories and fat, but they are NOT fattening! Well, Im not talking about the honey roasted ones, of course. Those probably are fattening. Studies show that people who eat...

This traditional Middle Eastern hummus recipe is one of my faves! Its incredibly easy and ridiculously cheap to make, especially in comparison to even the freshest shop bought stuff, which is far inferior to home made. There are only a few ingredients involved and it can be altered slightly to make a lower calorie, lower fat version so that you can still enjoy it whilst youre dieting. Obviously lashings of olive oil tastes miles better, but the option is there. One of the many health benefits of hummus is that it can be used to help treat the symptoms associated...

Another great nutritious egg recipe from Daniel Davey, Sports Nutritionist ngredients 400g chickpeas 3 tablesp. olive oil 2 cloves of garlic Salt and freshly ground black pepper 5 eggs Paprika To Cook For the hummus 1. Place the chickpeas in a blender with olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper and blend until smooth. 2. Remove from the blender and place in a bowl. For the eggs 3. Boil the eggs till hard, roughly 8 minutes from when the water begins to boil. 4. Let the eggs cool then remove the shell, cut in half and scoop out the egg yolk...