Breakfast: Mushroom Fried Quinoa With Avocado and Egg Note: This dish uses leftover quinoa from yesterday’s dinner to create a hearty, satisfying, and savory breakfast in minutes. C&J Nutrition Mushroom Fried Quinoa With Avocado and Egg Ingredients 1/2 cup sliced cremini mushrooms (or your favorite variety) 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided 3/4 cup cooked…
Beans may be known mostly for their unpleasant odiferous side effect when eaten, but beans are actually nutritious little gems. If you follow these tips, you can eat beans without the bloat, which means you can reap these weight-loss benefits. Here are three reasons to plate-up with beans. Hello, Fiber! While the fiber content of…
There’s a lot of misinformation out there, but dietitian Julie Upton, MS, RD, of Appetite For Health, is here to shed light on seven nutritional myths that could mess with your weight-loss efforts and your health. The Internet is like the Wild West when it comes to nutrition information: anything goes. Websites are rife with…
The jeans don’t lie. You knew you let yourself go a little bit, and after throwing the stupid bathroom scale away because it said you were (insert red-flag number here), you went for the true test – slipping on your favorite jeans. Ugh. Not being able to pull your pants past your thighs sure does…
Breakfast: Egg Sandwich With Avocado and Mushrooms C&J Nutrition Open-Faced Egg Sandwich With Avocado and Sautéed Mushrooms Ingredients 1 slice sprouted-grain bread 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1/2 Hass avocado, mashed 1/4 cup sliced cremini mushrooms (or your favorite variety) 1 large egg Pinch of sea salt Directions Heat 1/2 teaspoon olive oil in…
While late-night eating may not be as bad for your waistline as you think, that doesn’t mean that all snacks are created equal. The best late-night snacks are easy to digest – carbs are good but not too much fiber, protein, or fat – so you don’t lie awake from feeling too full. But if…
Just when you thought olive oil was the absolute healthiest oil, now you keep hearing about coconut oil. Both contain healthy fats known as monounsaturated fatty acids, or MUFAs, which can lower total cholesterol levels. This can reduce a person’s risk for stroke as well as heart problems like high blood pressure. MUFAs can also…
In the beginning of a weight-loss journey, pounds melt away like ice cream on a hot Summer’s day. But as you get closer to your goal, it’s not unusual to hit a plateau. Here’s how to keep those pounds dropping and keep the weight off for good. Beef Up Your Workouts If you’ve been steadily…
Breakfast: Hot Brown Rice Cereal With Pecans and Half a Pear Note: This quick breakfast uses the leftover coconut brown rice from yesterday’s dinner to provide a whole grain cereal base. C&J Nutrition Hot Brown Rice & Toasted Pecan Cereal Ingredients 3/4 cup cooked brown basmati coconut rice 1/2 cup warmed unsweetened almond milk 1/2…
What you regularly choose for breakfast could make or break your weight-loss results. If you’re on a mission to shed a few pounds, look to these 20 recipes for help. They’re all high in protein, fiber, and other essential nutrients that will keep you satisfied and on course.
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