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Clean Eating Recipes

In my constant struggle to lose weight and maintain the weight that I have lost, I am always on the lookout for easy to make, healthy recipes.  This year has been especially difficult to plan meals because my teenage daughters have jobs now and they leave for work around 4:45 needing to eat something before they head out.  Well, I don't get home from work until 4:15 (if I'm lucky).  My favorite way to handle that is to utilize the beloved Crock Pot I own.  However, my previous favorite recipes were not especially healthy!!  They were delicious, but not good for the waist.

Below are some of the dishes that I plan to make over the next week or two.  I thought I would share them with you so that if you are in the same boat as me, you won't have to spend a ton of time scouring the internet; you can find them in one place.... HERE!!!

This one comes from eatcleandiet.com and it looks fantastic!!


Nutritional Value
Calories: 481
Calories from Fat: 30
Total Fat: 4 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Total Carbs: 69 g
Fiber: 11 g
Protein: 42 g
Sodium: 565 mg
Cholesterol: 69 mg
Details
This spicy recipe comes from Kitchen Table community member Michelle. Here’s what she has to say about it: “This is a wonderful, healthy slow-cooker Mexican-style chicken. You can make this recipe spicier by adding jalapeƱos or other fresh chili peppers.”
Ingredients
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup / 240 ml black beans
• 1 cup / 240 ml corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 1 small jar salsa (your favorite variety)
• 1 Tbsp / 15 ml cumin
• 1 Tbsp / 15 ml chili powder
• 2 cups / 480 ml cooked brown rice
Preparation
Add to slow cooker: chicken breast, beans, corn, salsa, cumin and chili powder. Mix and cook on low 8 to 10 hours. Serve with cooked brown rice.

This next recipe comes from thegraciouspantry.com

(Makes 4 servings)
Ingredients:
1.            2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
2.            1 (12 ounce) jar of your favorite clean salsa
3.            4 small raw zucchini, halved, quartered, then sliced (shredding works too)
4.            1/4 medium, fresh pineapple
Directions:
1.            Turn on slow cooker to the low setting and put in the chicken and salsa. Cook for about 4-6 hours. Slow cookers vary, so base the time on that. The chicken should fall apart easily when finished.
Shred the chicken using two forks and mix in your raw zucchini and fresh pineapple.

And last but not least, this recipe comes from cleaneatingmag.com




Serves: 8
1. INGREDIENTS:
2.32 oz low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth
3.1 tbsp garlic, minced
4.1 tsp garlic sea salt
5.1/2 tbsp thyme
6.1/2 tbsp basil
7.1/2 tbsp cilantro
8.1/4 tbsp dill
9.2 bay leaves
10.         1/2 tbsp fresh ground black pepper
11.          12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed (uncooked)
12.         1/2 cup uncooked black-eyed peas, rinsed and picked through
13.         1/2 cup barley
14.         1 medium sweet onion, cubed
15.         20 oz potatoes, peeled and cubed
16.         10 oz carrots (3 large), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
17.         8 tbsp low-fat sour cream (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Fill a slow cooker with broth, 8 oz water, garlic, herbs and pepper. Add chicken, peas and barley, then layer onion, potatoes and carrots overtop. Liquid should just cover vegetables. Do not stir.
2.Allow to simmer overnight, at least 4 to 6 hours. Remove bay leaves and stir before serving. Spoon 1 cup into each bowl and top with 1 tbsp sour cream, if desired.
Nutrients per serving (1 cup chicken barley stew without sour cream): Calories: 230, Total Fat: 2.5 g, Sat. Fat: 0.5 g, Carbs: 3 g, Fiber: 5 g, Sugars: 4 g, Protein: 21 g, Sodium: 240 mg, Cholesterol: 40 mg


I will post my reviews after I've tried each of these.  But, please feel free to leave a comment or a link to some of your favorite, easy to make dinners!!!

Julie



A New Me!

When my health and wellness company came out with a new 8 day eating plan, I knew I needed to give it a try!  I had heard that the "guinea pigs" had tremendous results.  So, I printed out everything I needed, went to the grocery store and dove into the new plan head first!  Boy, am I glad that I did.

I lost 5.3 pounds and 10 inches in just 8 days.  I still can't get over what a comfortable weight loss this has been for me.  I began in April and I am never hungry.  That just doesn't normally happen when "dieting".  This plan and these supplements jump start your metabolism and help your body get into fat burning mode.  I am down a total of 17 pounds and 22 inches since the end of April.  I just can't stop looking at my before and after pictures-- heehee, and I am not a vain person.



I also want to share another 8 day transformation with you.  My friend Holly enjoyed her summer.  She wasn't as careful as she should have been and she put on some extra weight.  She knew she needed to try the new 8 day eating plan as well.  Her results in just 8 days are amazing!!!  She dropped 10 pounds and almost all of her belly fat...... ladies, isn't that what we all want to do??  I love that our system allows for us to go off the bandwagon for a bit.  It is then so easy to get back on!!!  We all know that we can't be good all the time!  This program is for REAL people!

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Have a great day,

Julie