Tag: healthy eating

Food Failures

by Lynn, posted in Product Reviews

Disclaimer: No affiliation, no links, no selling. Just opinion. Mine!

Yuk! Have you ever discovered a new food or recipe only to be completely disgusted? Well you are not alone. In my desire for a healthier inside, and as a coach I have tried, and been a guinea pig for an unordinarny amount of new food products, and recipes. Also because I’m always dealing with my own weight struggles I’ve tried many different diet programs only to be reaffirmed – calories in vs calories out.

Let’s begin with a main staple

Almond milk. You really need to like almonds to drink squished almonds.

Coconut milk. After a few uses I can honestly say I no longer like coconuts.

Combine the two- which I was actually excited that will decided to marry the two. Coffee here we come..and down the drain it went. Disgusting.

Protein shakes in coffee- a lot of people really like this one. I’m not a fan. Only because I don’t like vanilla.

Coconut flour– The end result is dry so add oil if you are baking. Otherwise it’s much healthier than basic flour.

Almond flour-From fried foods to using it in combination with coconut flour the uses are endless.

Pysillium Husk– Some recipes call for this. No, no, and no.

Meal Replacement options- They can serve a purpose. Most are hardly palatable. I enjoy Larabars, recently I tried Slim Fast keto bars. Both are good, they serve a purpose, but always opt for real food when you can.

Halo Top – seriously over priced, very little flavor, and doesn’t not resemble ice cream.

Whisps– Quite tasty, a ton of crunch. They come in a ridiculously over sized bag.

Smart cakes– The small size was surprisingly small. Flavor is pretty good, defiantly will kill a craving for a cup cake. Shipping is painfully long. Another downfall is you need to keep them cool.

Chocbark– Amazing! They have a permanent place in my life.

Roasted Brussels sprouts– season well, they are delightful like this.

Kerry Gold Butter– yes it really is the best butter.

These are just a few, if there is something that you want to try drop me a note. I’ll let you know my opinion.

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A delicious thing happened last summer

by Lynn, posted in Breakfast

I always worry about finding healthy options when I am on vacation. I plan ahead as much as possible. I pack snacks, water, and protein bars. Sometimes I make my own. Then I only need to focus on breakfast, and dinner.

Dinners are pretty easy if you just think about lean and green. Skip all the rest. Breakfast on the other hand can be difficult.

Often you will see fresh fruit on the menu. Just make sure that it’s really fresh fruit and not canned. The photo above was offered on the menu. It’s a Belgian with Greek yogurt and fruit. So simple, filling, and packed with energy. It’s been a favorite breakfast of mine ever since.

Low Carb Waffles

by Lynn, posted in Breakfast

….with melted grass fed butter, cinnamon, and monk fruit sugar substitute.

These were my third attempt at keto waffles. The first two recipes that I tried were not waffly.

6 tbsp butter

15 eggs

1/2 cup coconut flour

1/2 cup almond flour

3 oz cream cheese

3 tbsp heavy whipping cream

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

4 tbls olive or avocado oil

Best with a hand mixer. It makes approximately 10 Belgian waffles

You can freeze the rest for a quick breakfast

 

5 minute eggs!

by Lynn, posted in Breakfast

I have this 5 days a week. It takes 5 minutes.

Here’s what you need

1 mini pancake maker

2 eggs

2 tablespoons of cheddar cheese

Everything but the bagel seasoning

Coconut oil spray

Plug in your mini pancake maker, spray.

Crack one egg into maker, close lid….about 60 seconds later lift egg out with form slide into plate..

Crack second egg into maker, close lid.

Return to first egg and spring two tablespoons of cheddar cheese on top, add salt.

When second egg is done, lift with form and slide into the first egg. This is like an egg sandwich with cheese in the middle. Sprinkle with seasoning.

Clean up- wipe out cooker, wash plate.

The Instapot food Instantly

by Lynn, posted in Product Reviews

Disclaimer

As always no affiliation, no product links, no BS. Just my own personal opinion.

I am terrified of pressure cookers. Well not really anymore, but I do have a healthy respect for them. The instapot is a pressure cooker. So if you have one, or you plan to get one READ ALL THE THINGS!!!

In my strive to eat healthy all of the days of the week the instapot, and all of its accessories now reside in their own personal cabinet. I was simply amazed when I cooked a frozen whole chicken in 1 1/5. I was delighted to cook three racks of ribs in 45 minutes and they fell off the bones.

Take out has been virtually eliminated in our house. Not only is it fast, but the flavors and juices are wonderful. Meat is tender, veggies delightful, and cleanup is pretty quick too.

There have been injuries. Please take careful precautions, and don’t buy off brands.

Happy cooking!