Beet it!

It is the time of year where beets add such comfort and color to any table setting don't you agree?
Cut and roast beets in a pan sprayed with Pam for 45 minutes. In another pan roast squash or turnip in another as well. Once both tender add in bowl with some butter or walnut oil , diced onion(optional) and seasonings and fresh parsley or thyme.
Variation: added firm ripe pear, so sweet and fresh.
or sweet potato and carrots and beets roasted all in same pan.

Very classic..but never boring!

Steak and potatoes! The mushrooms are sauteed with 1 tbsp butter and some hot bbq sauce! The potatoe is Golden Yukon spud just steamed and a little of milk added and garlic for punch!

Hitting the spot!

I usually have lots of veggies and greens for lunch, but sometimes I crave comfort food and a sandwich always hits the spot!

I try to stuff it with greens, sprouts, lean protein, tomatoe and some mayo/mustard-and some times even 1 slice of bacon :O

Pork loin...mushroom and asparagus

Want to get your kids eating more vegggies? Well always make sure it's on their plate, it will only be a matter time before they acceprt it and devour it all!

This is a simple but so flavorful dish. I begin with a pork loin and rub some thyme, herbamare, oregano and garlic powder, 1 tbsp olive oil over it and roast in oven - cover pan with foil-for about 45 min (375 oven). I add some water into pan for moisture so it doesn't smoke too much with oil.

Meanwhile I cut up some veggies like mushrooms, asparagus and green onions. I saute them in some olive oil or a mix of butter or margarine(non hydrogenated) and cook the veggies in some broth or water and more herbs (thyme, oregano, herbamre and garlic powder). I add 3 tbsp of lemon juice or white wine. I also add 2 tbsp only of cream for a light sauce. Cut your pork loin into rounds and place in pan with cream veggie sauce and let simmer for about 5 minutes -sprinkle some fresh parsley and you are ready to enjoy!

Drink your greens!

This is my favorite breakfast smoothie. I usually have it after my morning cardio for breakfast. I enjoy the sweetness from the banana, the richness of the almond milk and the freshness of spinach which you don't even taste-give it a try!

You can experiment with different fruits like berries or watermelon!

The basics are:

3 cups of fresh spinach leaves (microwaved 30 secs)

1 cup almond milk or rice milk or skim

1/2 frozen banana or 1/2 cup other fruit (blueberries or strawberries, watermelon, mango etc)

1 tbsp ground flaxseeds

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tbsp hemp protein powder (optional)

1/2 scoop of chocolate protein powder (optional)

Just put all in blender, starting with liquid first and that's it-it's all the superfoods in a glass!

Dijon chicken!

So quick and flavorful!

Stir fry chicken breast filets in skillet or pan with some olive oil, add some herbs like thyme, oregano salt and pepper. In a small bowl add some dijon mustard and 1 tbsp sour cream, add to chicken once cooked and stir to combine.

Can add salsa for a mexican flare!

Zucchini with mushroom cooked with some olive oil gently tossed together-add herbamare and fresh herbs, serve over steamed rice!

Going nuts!

I love going nuts, I add sweet banana and some almond butter spread on ww tortilla and I am full and sooo satisfied. I get all the benefits from the seeds and nuts and banana...a powerhouse of a snack or breakfast!

Squash is so sexy....

I always like to use squash in my stoups! They add texture and keep my tummy full! Just one bowl of this is filled with so many nutrients, fibre and natural sweetness!

In a large stock pot, add water or chicken stock.

Add chopped veggies: celery, onions,zucchini,peppers,tomato,sweet potatoe, squash. Add seasonings you like.

Let veggies simmer, meanwhile grill some chicken breasts cut up and season with herbamare, garlic powder and oregano.

Add chicken to veggies and serve with sprouted grain bread!

Kale & lentil bean soup

This is a hearty soup with all the nutrients you need for great health.

I use

1 can of lentils, rinsed and drained

Kale washed and chopped

1 can white beans

2 tomatoes chopped

1/4 c chopped onion

minced garlic

herbamare

water or any stock

Can add chopped celery

Start with a large pot, add olive oil, onions, garlic and tomatoes-just cook for 1 minute. Add rest of ingredients and bring to a boil, let simmer 10 minutes and you are ready to enjoy this super food meal!

Summer Chili

I still love stews in the summer...I add cut green beans, sweet potatoes, red kidney beans, carrots, celery and onion...just simmering in a tomato sauce spiced with chili flakes and all spice. YUM!!

Cocoa oatmeal bites!

In a medium pot add
1/2 C Milk and bring to a boil,

add 1.5 tbsp of agave and stir.
Turn off the heat and add 1/4 C cocoa powder, 1/2 C Peanut Butter and

1.5 C Rolled Oats
Mix everything together, form into balls and let cool on a cookie sheet for about 20-30 minutes.

So much better than all the artifical ingredients in store bought snacks.

Can add cinnamon for spice!

I add protein powder for an after work-out snack. Keep refridgerated for longer lasting freshness, or just freeze and pop in mouth!

Lentil and goat cheese salad

Truly a divine complete healthy meal, anytime of the day and only takes 5 minutes to make!

1 can lentils, rinsed and drained

1/2 chopped red pepper

2 green onions chopped

minced garlic

olive oil

apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar or white balsamic

bunch of parsley or cilantro

herbamare

crumbled goat cheese

That's it!!

Add ins: chopped dates, or cranberries and walnuts or pine nuts for extra sweetness and crunch!