Clean Eating

2013-05-05

fitnoms:

Mini Ham and Cheese Quinoa Cups

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2013-04-06

alive-still-need2live:

The Hulk Smoothie

This green smoothie gives you awesome superpowers! Perfect post workout snack!

1 banana

2 kiwis

5 grapes

1 TS fresh peas (yes yes! Peas are the secret ingredient!)

A splash of (soy/almond) milk

A few mint leaves

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2013-03-19

Undressed Skeleton: Girl's Night Cookies : Dark Chocolate Banana Oatmeal

undressedskeleton:

Last night I baked a batch of cookies for dessert. I sat down after cleaning the house with my book, coffee (decaf) and a delicious dark chocolate banana oatmeal cookie. I always end my night with something sweet. I loved having this time to myself and the cookie made it even better:)

This…

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2013-03-01

smilestones:

Makes 12 squares

Chewy No-Bake Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Granola Bars (vegan)

Ingredients:

4 cups old-fashioned oats

1/2 cup honey/agave

2 tablespoons of chia seeds

1/2 cup unsalted, roasted peanuts

3/4 – 1 cup natural creamy peanut butter

Package of dark chocolate chips

Directions:

Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper

Combine oats through peanut butter in a large bowl and mix until well combined

Press combined ingredients into prepared pan and put in the the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes [I did mine overnight]

Heat package of dark chocolate chips on the stovetop in a small pot until just melted; stirring vigorously the entire time, being careful not to burn the chocolate

Immediately pour chocolate over cooled, set bar base then place back into the fridge to allow the chocolate to set [again, I did this overnight]

Once cooled, slice into 12 squares then wrap individually with plastic wrap

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2013-02-25

ddsbx:

lfrvrecipes:

Apple Pie In a Glass
for 1 person

Ingredients
1 apple
5 dates
2 frozen bananas
1 tbs cinnamon

Instructions
Peel and dice the apple. Dice dates and mix together with apple and cinnamon. Blend frozen bananas in food processor until creamy. Take a big glass and start layering - date and apple mix, banana cream…

Will soon be making this

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2013-02-23

What is a BMR?
Your BMR or Basal Metabolic Rate is the number of calories your body burns while at rest. This doesn’t mean the calories you burn on a rest day lightly doing yoga or chores around the house. This means the number of calories your body would burn if you were laying in bed all day or if you were in a coma.
Why can’t I cut calories from my BMR?
Cutting calories from your BMR deprives your body of essential nutrients it needs to perform everyday functions. You will not be able to perform on a level you want to and your body will suffer from this in the long run.
How can I find my BMR?
You can find your BMR by using this formula based on height, weight, and age:
In pounds/inches
Women: BMR = 655 + ( 4.35 x weight in pounds ) + ( 4.7 x height in inches ) - ( 4.7 x age in years )Men: BMR = 66 + ( 6.23 x weight in pounds ) + ( 12.7 x height in inches ) - ( 6.8 x age in year )
In kilos/centimeters
Women: BMR = 655 + ( 9.6 x weight in kilos ) + ( 1.8 x height in cm ) - ( 4.7 x age in years )Men: BMR = 66 + ( 13.7 x weight in kilos ) + ( 5 x height in cm ) - ( 6.8 x age in years )
How do I find my Daily Calorie Needs from my BMR?
There are different methods of finding your Daily Calorie Needs but a very simple and useful one is the Harris Benedict Equation:
If you are sedentary (little or no exercise)
BMR x 1.2
If you are lightly active (light exercise/sports 1-3 days/week)
BMR x 1.375
If you are moderatetely active (moderate exercise/sports 3-5 days/week)
BMR x 1.55
If you are very active (hard exercise/sports 6-7 days a week)
BMR x 1.725
If you are extra active (very hard exercise/sports & physical job or 2x training)
BMR x 1.9
How many calories do I need to lose/maintain/gain weight?
To maintain you need to consume your Daily Calorie Needs but going slightly over or slightly under some days won’t affect you much. In order to lose weight, the generally accepted number to subtract from your Daily Calorie Needs is 500 or 250 for a 1lb or 1/2lb weight loss per week. Your body doesn’t need you to cut calories to be healthy and get to the right weight/place it needs to be. Being healthy is your ultimate goal so never cut too much because this is your body’s essential needs and energy you are taking away from. To gain weight you can do the opposite of losing and add 500 or 250 to you Daily Calorie Needs.
My absolute worst pet peeve is when fitblrs and posts tell people to cut calories from their BMR to lose weight. You should never cut calories from your BMR. Ever.
-lovethefitty

What is a BMR?

Your BMR or Basal Metabolic Rate is the number of calories your body burns while at rest. This doesn’t mean the calories you burn on a rest day lightly doing yoga or chores around the house. This means the number of calories your body would burn if you were laying in bed all day or if you were in a coma.

Why can’t I cut calories from my BMR?

Cutting calories from your BMR deprives your body of essential nutrients it needs to perform everyday functions. You will not be able to perform on a level you want to and your body will suffer from this in the long run.

How can I find my BMR?

You can find your BMR by using this formula based on height, weight, and age:

In pounds/inches

Women: BMR = 655 + ( 4.35 x weight in pounds ) + ( 4.7 x height in inches ) - ( 4.7 x age in years )
Men: BMR = 66 + ( 6.23 x weight in pounds ) + ( 12.7 x height in inches ) - ( 6.8 x age in year )

In kilos/centimeters

Women: BMR = 655 + ( 9.6 x weight in kilos ) + ( 1.8 x height in cm ) - ( 4.7 x age in years )
Men: BMR = 66 + ( 13.7 x weight in kilos ) + ( 5 x height in cm ) - ( 6.8 x age in years )

How do I find my Daily Calorie Needs from my BMR?

There are different methods of finding your Daily Calorie Needs but a very simple and useful one is the Harris Benedict Equation:

If you are sedentary (little or no exercise)

BMR x 1.2

If you are lightly active (light exercise/sports 1-3 days/week)

BMR x 1.375

If you are moderatetely active (moderate exercise/sports 3-5 days/week)

BMR x 1.55

If you are very active (hard exercise/sports 6-7 days a week)

BMR x 1.725

If you are extra active (very hard exercise/sports & physical job or 2x training)

BMR x 1.9

How many calories do I need to lose/maintain/gain weight?

To maintain you need to consume your Daily Calorie Needs but going slightly over or slightly under some days won’t affect you much. In order to lose weight, the generally accepted number to subtract from your Daily Calorie Needs is 500 or 250 for a 1lb or 1/2lb weight loss per week. Your body doesn’t need you to cut calories to be healthy and get to the right weight/place it needs to be. Being healthy is your ultimate goal so never cut too much because this is your body’s essential needs and energy you are taking away from. To gain weight you can do the opposite of losing and add 500 or 250 to you Daily Calorie Needs.

My absolute worst pet peeve is when fitblrs and posts tell people to cut calories from their BMR to lose weight. You should never cut calories from your BMR. Ever.

-lovethefitty

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Source: bmi-calculator.net

2013-02-18

my-body-not-yours:

bodydiy:

Cookie Dough Greek Yogurt - add 1 tbsp nut butter, 1 tbsp sweetener, 1 tbsp mini chips, and 1/4 tsp vanilla to Greek yogurt.

this is what i had with my breakfast this morning!

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Source: bodydiy

2013-02-13

blogilates:

Here’s my latest recipe for Paleo Banana Almond Muffins! No flour!

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup almond flour (I used trader joes brand)

2 ripe bananas

1/2 cup egg whites

1 Tablespoon almond butter (I didn’t have any so I used unsalted natural peanut butter which btw is not paleo)

1 Tablespoon Pumpkin Spice (you could also uses cinnamon)

1 pinch sea salt

DIRECTIONS: Bake at 350F for 10-12 min!

More info on my blog here: http://www.blogilates.com/recipe-index/paleo-almond-muffin-recipe

Share, pin, reblog, and of course - get BAKING!!! Now! So gooooood!

<3 Cassey

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2013-02-03

kowaikitty:

Chicken Taco Bowl Salad

2 cups rice - brown rice for a healthier option
2 cups black beans
2 chicken breasts
limes
2 avocados
1 onion
4 large ripe tomatoes
1 red and 1 yellow pepper
fresh corn or 1 tin corn kernels
jalepenos
lettuce
hard cheese (cheddar or Jack)
sour cream
cilantro/coriander
Spices used - coriander, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, garlic

THE RICE - cook the rice of your choice and add a splash of lime/lemon juice and sprinkle with chopped cilantro/coriander.

THE BEANS - Soak the black beans overnight to reduce the cooking time. Boil them in a pot with a little chicken stock, dash of chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper.

THE CHICKEN - Slice chicken breasts lengthwise in half and brush with olive oil.

Add juice of 1/2 a lemon, 1/4 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp cayenne, 1/2 tsp chilli powder, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 2 cloves crushed garlic, salt and pepper and cook in skillet until golden

THE PEPPERS AND CORN - Cook the peppers and corn in the skillet just to get that chargrilled look but keeping them crunchy.

THE GUACOMOLE - 2 avocado, peeled and diced, 1/2 onion, chopped finely,1 teaspoon minced garlic, chopped cilantro/coriander, Juice of 1 lime, Salt and pepper to taste

Chop the avocado, and onion. Add minced garlic, chopped cilantro , lime juice and salt and pepper to taste.

THE PICO DE GALLO - 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped finely, 1/2 onion, chopped finely, 2 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 jalepeno chili , Juice of 1 lime, 4 Tablespoons cilantro, plus extra for garnishing, salt and pepper

Chop the tomatoes and allow the juice to drain off. Add the onion, garlic, cilantro, salt and pepper and lime juice.

To Assemble the salad

Place taco baskets on a plate and start with shredded iceberg lettuce.
Next add the rice, beans, peppers and corn.
The Pico de Gallo goes on top of this, and then the Guacamole, and cheese.
Add sliced chicken and top with a dollap of sour cream and more cilantro to garnish.

Tempting… I might do it

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Source: shades-of-cinnamon.blogspot.com

2013-01-24

healthyfoody:

fit-butt:

myfitn3ssbl0g:

justweightaminute:

I’ve spent weeks making sure this recipe is fool proof. It was also an amazing excuse to make these at least once a week…. for 5 weeks in a row.

I present you with:

the TWO ingredient cookie.

Yes. For real. Two ingredients. (Yes, you can add other things if you want… but you don’t HAVE to!) I made this up after seeing a “healthy breakfast cookie” that wanted me to add eggs, applesauce, baking soda, etc and I said NO!

And also, I hate those “two/three ingredient” recipes where one of the ingredients is a boxed cookie mix. and the other is a can of pie filling. CMON PEOPLE.

Ingredients:

2 large old bananas
1 cup of quick oats

Mix those two together. Old bananas are amazing for this, but you can use fresh ones too. I buy a bunch of bananas, let them get old on my counter, and then stick ‘em all in the freezer.

Then add in what sounds yummy to you! (or nothing!) We love:
-a handful of chocolate chips
-crushed walnut pieces
-cinnamon
-raisins

Since all bananas are different sizes, the needed measurements can vary. If it seems too runny and the cookies would flatten out too much, add in more oatmeal. And make sure to not add in TOO many mix-ins as the cookies won’t hold together very well. The ones in these photos have a handful of chocolate chips, a teaspoon or two or cinnamon, and 1/4ish a cup of crushed walnuts.

We made 16 cookies with those measurements. We cook them at 350 degrees for 15 minutes on a GREASED cookie sheet. Don’t forget the greased part…. I did once and had to scrub my pan forever.

pre-mixing.

post-mixing. You can still see the chunks of ‘nanas.

pre-cooking.

post-cooking. check out those walnut chunks!

These cookies taste most amazing right out of the oven. But still great later. I wouldn’t even know if they taste great 2 days later because they’ve never lasted that long.

Sometimes we’ll make 16 “cookies”. And we’ll eat them all for lunch. I know what you’re thinking… WOW lauren you’re gonna be 500 pounds if you keep eating 8 cookies. But think about what went in these cookies! If I ate 8 cookies, I’ve had: 1 banana, 1/2 cup of oats, and half a handful of chocolate chips and walnuts. Amazing. Leave out the chocolate chips and they are all health.

Why this recipe is awesome? I’m terrible at eating regular oatmeal. But I’m EXCELLENT at eating cookies!

I hope you like these. We love them. Tell us what random “mix-ins” you’d add!!

Oooooh I wanna try!

I’m gonna add in peanut butter :D

I MADE THEM I THEY ARE AMAZING JIOGOEN SRSL

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