Sure, we have all heard “exercise is good for you” – probably thousands of times… When you review the medical studies and get down to the nitty-gritty SCIENCE to understand WHY this saying is so true – you may be a bit surprised. After some digging, I have gathered up the top 9 medically proven benefits of … Read more Benefits of Physical Activity In Menopause
The fact that most women gain weight in midlife is probably no surprise to you. In fact, I’d bet you’ve gained at least a couple extra pounds in your midsection over the past couple of years if you are entering or experiencing menopause. Why is that? Why is this such a common phenomenon? Loss of … Read more Physical Activity Related to Changes in Body Size and Composition in Menopause
An easy and refreshing chicken salad to prepare for a work lunch or on a weeknight when you are in a rush. Ready in 15 minutes Serves 4 people Macros: net carbs 3g, fat 61g, protein 29g Ingredients 12 ounces of chicken breast, grilled 5 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped 1 avocado, cut into ½ inch … Read more Chicken Romaine Salad with Avocado
If you love shrimp scampi, this is the dish for you! The zucchini noodles absorb the flavors of the shrimp, garlic and red pepper flakes so well that you won’t even miss the pasta. Ready in 20 minutes Serves 4 people Macros Net Carbs 2g, Fat 14g, Protein 21g Ingredients 12 ounces raw shrimp 2 … Read more Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
Portabello mushrooms are delicious when stuffed, and this filling dish will soon become a favorite in your house. Ready in 30 minutes Serves 4 people Macros Net Carbs 2g, Fat 37g, Protein 22g Ingredients ¼ cup olive oil 8 ounces 90% lean ground beef 4 cloves of garlic, minced 1 cup cauliflower rice Salt and … Read more Beef Stuffed Portabello Mushrooms
Even people who don’t like string beans will love them in this recipe. The flavors of the pork, combined with sesame, ginger, and garlic make for a winning combination. Ready in 20 minutes Serves 4 people Macros Net Carbs 4g, Fat 17g, Protein 20g Ingredients ¼ cup sesame seeds 8 ounces pork loin, cut into … Read more Sesame Ginger Pork with String Beans
A delightfully pink hummus with layers of flavor that pair well with crunchy vegetables. Ready in 5 minutes Serves 4-6 people Ingredients 1 15 ounce can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 2 beets, roasted and peeled 6 cloves garlic ½ cup fresh raspberries 2 tablespoons tahini ⅔ cup olive oil 1 cup of mixed raw … Read more Raspberry-Beet Hummus
This salad bowl is a powerful mix of chicken, avocado, and grilled asparagus. It is full of flavor, but low on carbs. Ready in 20 minutes Serves 4 people Ingredients 3 cups mixed salad greens ½ cup kale, rough chopped ¼ cup red cabbage, shredded 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed 2 tomatoes, cut into bite-sized wedges … Read more Power Greens with Chicken, Avocado, and Grilled Asparagus
This hearty and healthy dish will quickly become a family favorite. Ready in 50 minutes Serves 4 people Ingredients 1 spaghetti squash 1 pound lean ground beef 4 slices of raw bacon 1 14-ounce can of crushed tomatoes 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves of garlic, minced 1 cup spinach, rough chopped … Read more Spaghetti Squash with Meat and Vegetable Marinara
Another perfect weeknight meal filled with flavor! This is one of my go to meals when I get home late from work, and my family loves it. Plus, only one pan to wash after dinner makes clean up a breeze! Ready in 30 minutes Serves 4 people Macros 7g Net Carbs, 32g Fat, 29g Protein … Read more High Heat Roasted Fish and Vegetables
