Category archive: Nutrition
Citrus-Ale Marinade (best for barbequed chicken/ fish)
In a small glass bow, mix and combine: 1/2 cup amber ale (or rice ale for a gluten-free diet) 1/4 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed 2 tbs fresh cilantro, finely chopped 1 small jalapeno, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 tsp grated lime peel 1/4 tsp ground cumin 1/8 tsp ground red pepper
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Sizzling Summer Salads: Flank Steak Salad with Vinaigrette
The nutrition focus for this summer is to “Eat Right for our Body Type” (See May’s Blog for more details). Summer is a great time to be outdoors and enjoy time with our friends, making a perfect excuse to pull out the BBQ! I will be posting the most healthy and tasty BBQ recipes for
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Rubs That Rock! Four Herb Rub for Beef, Pork & Chicken
Summer is here! It’s time to get social, get lean, and get some vitamin D! My barbeque makes it so easy to eat tasty AND lean foods. So, this summer’s nutrition blogs will be devoted to healthy, hearty bbq recipes! You don’t have to ditch your friends to get in shape! Hell, invite em over
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Recipe: White Wine and Shallot Marinade (best for barbequed beef)
In a small glass bowl, combine and stir: 1 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup shallot, finely chopped 1 tsp grapeseed oil (or other high-temperature cooking oil) 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper 1/2 tsp dried basil 1/4 tsp dried rosemary 1 bay leaf
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Grilled Asparagus with Parmesan/Manchego Curls
This Summer’s nutrition blog is dedicated to eating healthy foods, spending time outdoors, and socializing with friends. It’s time to BBQ! Last week, I introduced a healthy flank steak vinaigrette salad….a perfect combination of high-fiber greens, protein, and fat. This week, it’s time to cook up your favorite meat dish with some super-foods! My favorite
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TERIYAKI MARINADE (Best for Barbequed Beef, pork, and chicken)
In a small glass bowl, mix: 1/4 cup bottled teryaki sauce (Gluten-Free option is available at Whole Foods) 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 tbs sesame oil 2 tsp sugar (4 tsp Truvia-All natural sugar replacement) 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
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Healthy BBQ Appetizers!
RECIPE: Grilled Hoisin Chicken in lettuce cups Serves 6-8 INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup hoisin sauce 4 tsp. rice vinegar 1 tbs. soy sauce (gluten-free, low-sodium version is available at Whole Foods) 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4 thighs), untrimmed; rinsed and dried using a kitchen towel or paper towel 1 tsp Kosher salt 1
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Rubs that Rock! Indian Curry Rub for chicken and pork.
2) INDIAN CURRY RUB (Great for Pork, Chicken) 2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp sugar or Truvia 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp tumeric 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cardamom 1/4 tsp ground garlic cloves 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
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Eat Right for Your Blood Type
I enjoy studying the most popular nutrition strategies. Although I find most strategies to be ineffective, I was very pleased with the results that came about by eating right for my body type. I implemented this method into many of my clients eating regimes and was impressed with the programs overall effectiveness. Now that I’m
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Recipe: Ginger Sesame Drumsticks
Stay fit this Memorial Weekend by barbequing lean meats and veggies! Make your own sauces by following some of my favorite summer marinade tips! GINGER SESAME DRUMSTICKS Prep: 25 minutes Chill: 30 minutes Grill: 25 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 4 chicken drumsticks 1 cup bottled Asian Ginger-Sesame Salad Dressing 1 tbs toasted sesame seeds Method:
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