SB Nutrition

Haven't had the chance to try the bagel recipe I posted? You could try it as pizza dough instead. I made personal pizzas tonight for my Valentine and I. The dough recipe makes 2 pizza crusts so you have the option to make different topped pizzas (that works well in my household). The best part? You can eat the WHOLE pizza! My pizza pictured below (topped with cheese, artichoke hearts and spinach)...under 350 calories. Now that's LOVE! https://www.messforless.net/2-ingredient-pizza-dough/

I bought too many avocados this week so I needed to find a recipe and use them up. I first thought about making guacamole, but that usually involves a lot of chips for dipping which doesn't lend itself much to a healthy food option. Thankfully, I remembered this winning recipe! The flavor of this wrap is really delicious. The only change I made from the original recipe was to add spinach when assembling the wrap. Give it a try!!... https://www.organizeyourselfskinny.com//chickpea-avocado-/ See more

Haven't had the chance to try the bagel recipe I posted? You could try it as pizza dough instead. I made personal pizzas tonight for my Valentine and I. The dough recipe makes 2 pizza crusts so you have the option to make different topped pizzas (that works well in my household). The best part? You can eat the WHOLE pizza! My pizza pictured below (topped with cheese, artichoke hearts and spinach)...under 350 calories. Now that's LOVE! https://www.messforless.net/2-ingredient-pizza-dough/

Shhh! I am surprising my running group tomorrow morning with these bagels. I have stumbled across this recipe (which is higher in protein and lower in carbohydrate than most bagel recipes) and it only has 2 ingredients in the dough- nonfat PLAIN Greek yogurt and self rising flour (what?). I am in no way a bagel maker (I have a very talented friend that makes amazing bagels), but when I don't get "bageled" by my buddy, these are better than anything in the store! Give them a try! https://www.bellagetswwaisted.com//2-ingredient-dough-bag/

Motivational Monday! Make it happen! #runwithheart #strong #nolimits

I bought too many avocados this week so I needed to find a recipe and use them up. I first thought about making guacamole, but that usually involves a lot of chips for dipping which doesn't lend itself much to a healthy food option. Thankfully, I remembered this winning recipe! The flavor of this wrap is really delicious. The only change I made from the original recipe was to add spinach when assembling the wrap. Give it a try!!... https://www.organizeyourselfskinny.com//chickpea-avocado-/ See more

It's pumpkin season! I had to whip up a batch of these yummy pumpkin protein bars for a decadent mid-afternoon snack. I tweaked the recipe ever so slightly (less maple syrup, more Pumpkin Pie Spice). I decided this nice warm bar (I highly recommend eating it warmed up) "needed" 1 teaspoon of melted peanut butter drizzled on top because everything is better with that! It actually pumped up the protein content a little and certainly the YUM factor! #tummyishappy #tistheseason #healthyeating Give them a try: https://www.foodfanatic.com/re/pumpkin-protein-bars-recipe/

This one is a keeper! This product is a delicoius blend of lentils and gluten free grains. By adding sauteed spinach + roasted cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, it became a complete one bowl meal. I find it's always important to add a dollop of hummus to everything for good measure! A perfect post long run meal! Now, it's nap time!! #fulltummy #tiredlegs #needsomezzzs

For "research" purposes only, I have been taste testing Halo Top light ice creams. Have you heard of them? They have become the "rage" in the ice cream world. An entire pint of ice cream that contains less than 400 calories? These products contain all natural ingredients. You actually will be familiar with all the ingredient names (milk, sugar, eggs) and they taste great! My recommendation? Stick to the half cup serving size (80-100 calories depending on the flavor) for a sweet, low fat, low sugar treat!

Two quick high protein breakfast (or any meal) ideas that do not contain eggs: Pita panini - If you don't have a panini maker, I highly recommend one! Mine is non-stick so I don't have to add fat (butter,oil) to get a nice brown crusty top on my sandwiches. You can use any type of bread and protein sources depending on your dietary beliefs and choices.This is my panini of choice as of late: a whole wheat pita stuffed with turkey, part skim mozzarella cheese, spinach, artich...oke hearts and a drizzle of pesto sauce. Italian influenced English Muffin - I love cottage cheese (or ricotta cheese) in the morning! It is especially satisfying after a run due to its natural sodium content which helps replenish what I lost during the workout. I enjoy cottage cheese (melted) with spinach and tomato on top of a whole wheat English muffin. #healthyfoods #dontdiscountflavor #findyournutrition

Truth be told, I'm not a huge fan of kale. I much prefer spinach, but I had a bunch of kale to use. I somehow stumbled upon a recipe for freezer make ahead bacon and cheddar breakfast burritos(http://www.organizeyourselfskinny.com//bacon-cheddar-brea/) No, kale is not part of the recipe, but I think eggs and kale match up well. Here's are the tweaks I made to the recipe: Used 9 eggs (4 whole, 5 whites) - to yield 6 burritos... Kept the 1/2 c. plain Greek yogurt (it really makes the egg mixture creamy and you can't taste it) I added one bunch of kale sauteed with garlic and olive oil in place of bacon Reduced shredded cheese content to 1/2c. I used low carb whole wheat tortillas My recipe nutrition information: (per burrito): 253 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated), 11 g carbohydrates, 23 g protein Don't like eggs? Try substituting beans (black, chickpea), lentils or tofu as the protein source. P.S. These burritos can be used for "any" meal...breakfast at dinner? You bet!!

I have to say I am a big fan of frozen vegetables. Yes, fresh vegetables are the best nutritionally IF they are used in a timely manner (remember nutrient loss is daily while sitting in the refrigerator). What I like about frozen vegetables is that they are flash frozen immediately after harvest which retains nutritional content. Frozen vegetables can be loaded with additives and sauces, but I found this gem in the store recently. It was the perfect base for my chicken bowl tonight (one cup riced vegetables, 1/2 of a leftover BBQed chicken breast, 1/4 of an avocado). I sprinkled herbs on for flavor. Delicious!! #eatsmart #trainhard

I'm asked often if I meal prep. The easy answer to that is "yes". In the perfect world I would spend many hours over the weekend shopping, cooking and packaging what I eat. In reality, I can't (and don't care to) spend hours on end making elaborate mini meals. Here is my version of meal preparation: My main two goals are to: (1) have vegetables ready for every lunch and dinner meal in the week and (2) have 2-3 protein sources cooked for dinner meals when I come home to prev...ent lots of snacking on my way to the table. I also set a limit of 2 hours (start to finish) that I will spend preparing foods for the week. What I made today (pictured): 1) Oven roasted cauliflower and Brusssels sprouts: I measure out one cup portions throughout the week to heat up with a meal. 2) Vegetable soup: This is the one item I will measure out (1.5 cups) in separate containers. It is so easy to grab this and throw it in my lunch box to heat up at work and consume alongside a sandwich or dinner leftovers. 3) Hard boiled eggs: It's easy to pack one for an afternoon snack or I cut one up in a lunch salad as an extra protein source. I don't care for the yolk much so that usually gets dumped or given to the dog. 4) Turkey meatloaf: I cook and slice it and then store it in the refrigerator . It's easy to grab a slice of that , add a cup of vegetables and I have an easy dinner. This is a perfect dinner post an evening track workout. 5) Chicken tenderloins: They are not cooked in this photo, but they will be put on the grill this evening and available throughout the week to cut on top of a salad or mix with a grain source (quinoa) and vegetables for a warm and delicious meal. 6) Quinoa: One cup dried = 2 cups cooked. I use vegetable or chicken broth to cook my quinoa. Quinoa can be added in small portions (1/4c.) to eggs for a breakfast bowl or used at either a lunch or dinner meal as a side dish (remember 2/3 cup is plenty at one time). 7) Head of lettuce: I will wash and spin dry a head of lettuce at the beginning of the week. I keep it in the salad spinner in the refrigerator and use it throughout the week. It is so easy to throw together a salad when the greens are already washed! I'm set! Have a healthy week!

Park to Park Strength Circuits on the workout schedule tonight. I better get in a late afternoon "power" snack: 1 Tbsp. peanut butter + half of a small banana: 145 calories, 5 g protein, 15g carbohydrate, 8 grams fat Delicious! I'm ready!!

These are the carbohydrate foods you want on your plate. Carbohydrates are not "bad" foods...there's just bad habits with the not so healthy ones! #wholegrains #fuelyourbodytherightway #choosetherightcarbs