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“Sushi” Sandwiches

Let me start by saying these delightful two-bite sandwiches aren’t just  for children.  These perfectly balanced bites contain protein from the turkey, fat from the cheese and carbs from the bread, making them healthy for everyone!  They couldn’t be more fun to make;…

Arugula, Caramelized Onion and Chicken Pizza

Pizza. Doesn’t that word just make you smile?  Well, let’s back up. It probably makes you smile ever so briefly as you remember the childhood nostalgia that goes hand in hand with pizza parties and late night college binges.  Pizza…

Fitness Frappe Your Way

Most of us have a favorite smoothie recipe. Let’s face it, it’s not rocket science to throw things into a blender and have them come out frothy, sweet and refreshing.  However, what most people don’t realize (or choose to ignore)…

Gazpacho with Shrimp and Avocado

I love soup!  Most soups are pretty healthy, and the ones I select are generally full of pureed vegetables.  In the summer, only cold soup will do, so I came up with this quick and easy summer gazpacho and added…

Chicken and Pineapple Scramble

Sometimes our best intentions end up, well, scrambled.  Such is the case with this recipe.  I intended to make pineapple stuffed chicken meatballs after reading about olive stuffed meatballs.  Being the overachiever that I am, I decided to grind up my own…

On the Go Oats (That Taste Like Dessert!)

As I pack up for my 3 days in a hotel, I’m reminded that my meals are just as important to pack as my clothes.  I can’t stomach the idea of eating 6-7 restaurant meals knowing that food away from…

Two Healthy Cookie Recipes with CocoPure Antioxidants

Alright, I know what you’re thinking…it’s just plain evil to post a cookie recipe on our R.I.P.P.E.D. “D” Blog, much less TWO.  But, unless you are perfect 100% of the time (which I don’t know many who are), desserts are…

PB2 Curry Sauce for Chicken or Fish

A friend turned me onto an amazing product called PB2.  Regular peanut butter can thwart a dieter’s best intentions due to its creamy goodness that packs a whopping 200 calories and 17 grams of fat with each 2 tablespoon serving.  I’m not…

Vegetarian Quinoa Salad with Fruit & Veggies

Sometimes it’s nice to have a dinner or side salad that is comprised solely of whole, plant-based ingredients.  Not everyone eats animal proteins, nor should you have to at every meal to get the protein you need.  Our bodies often…

Grilled Chicken Summer Salad with Mango Basil Dressing

Summer feels like it’s already here with all the sunshine and blue skies we’ve had the past week in California.  The telltale sign for me is walking into a market and seeing all the ripe and juicy produce screaming my…

Simple and Clean Spicy Talapia with Avocado

Every so often we have a special event for which a little extra clean eating is in order.  Usually that means trimming a few carbs, and monitoring your grazing, but when those small tactics don’t work, you need to call…

Breakfast on the Go Egg Muffins

One of the number one questions I get asked working as a nutrition coach is: “How can I cut down on my food preparation time?”  Let’s face it, eating clean, and doing so every 3 hours isn’t always easy or…

Greek Yogurt Freezer Dessert Pops

Sometimes, you just get a sweet tooth that won’t go away.  Sadly, dessert and diet do not go hand in hand, which is why I created these slightly sweet frozen treats on a stick that definitely put a halt to…

Healthy Chicken Parmesan from Venice Nutrition

Venice Nutrition is has an amazing chef on staff  who whips up beautiful, balanced and tasty recipes for a living. While I love to do this on my own at home, I don’t always have the time to figure out all the…

Balanced Fish Tacos for the Whole Family

These little Baja beauties have become a staple in my family.  You know you have a winning recipe when everyone, from the littlest in the household on up, unanimously declares, “Mom’s FISH TACOS,” when posed with my frequent, “well, what…

Protein Added Almost Paleo Muffins

I don’t follow a Paleo diet, but I’m definitely intrigued by it and find some of the recipes quite delicious.  I typically alter every recipe I make to fit my ratios of protein, fat and carbs to keep my blood…

Chicken on the Run

If I get nothing else across, let me please convey this: Exercise cannot be your foundation.  Nutrition must be your foundation. So each week I’ll share with you a well-balanced recipe with good ratios of fat, protein and carbohydrate.  When you’re…

Individual Spinach & Turkey Meatloaves

Old school meatloaf gets a much needed makeover with our healthy additions.  We’ve sautéed Vidalia onion and vitamin-packed spinach with rich tomato paste and a shot of pungent Worcestershire sauce; then added this savory mixture to lean ground turkey for…
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