Make Food an Ally

We’ve all stared down the pile of chips and bread on the restaurant table or the box of cookies peering out of the cabinet.  Instead of focusing on what you should avoid or what you can’t have, think about all the delicious foods options available, foods that are nutritious and satisfy and don’t break the calorie bank.  Here are a few recipes I enjoy as an ally to my health and wellness journey.  These are relatively simple and quick, which is a big plus for me!

Fish Tacos

Enjoy a wide variety of healthy toppings with tacos!

Fish:

• Fish of your choice – swordfish, tilapia, tuna steak, etc.
• Spices – like cumin, paprika, garlic, garlic powder, salt, pepper
• Bake in oven according to package directions

Spread:

• A container  of greek yogurt (I use a peach greek yogurt so I have a little bit of sweetness)
• Splash of hot sauce and lemon juice
• Salt, pepper
• Mix well in small bowl

Tortillas and toppings:

• Warm one or two whole wheat tortillas in microwave or on stove
• Coat with greek yogurt spread
• Choice of salsa, guacamole, cheese, lettuce
• Add fish

Enjoy!

Fresh vegetables are great toppings on tacos or as
the components of tasty soup!

Grilled meat and sweet potato fries
Meat:

• Select lean beef, pork, or chicken
• Spices – depending on meat selection, spice rubs like paprika, cayenne, cumin, salt and pepper can make a tasty coating
• Grill until preferred doneness

Sauce:

• Enjoy with a peanut sauce, blueberry jam or preferred simple, healthy sauce

Sweet Potato Fries:

• Cube sweet potatoes
• Mix with olive oil, paprika, salt and pepper
• Bake at 375 degrees until soft (depends on size but anywhere from 25-40 minutes)

Enjoy!

Chicken and Vegetable Soup
Select a wide variety of vegetables to include in soup like:

• Cubed sweet potatoes
• Carrots
• Peppers
• Celery
• Black beans (rinsed)

Saute onion and garlic.  Add sweet potatoes and cook for 5 minutes.  Add chicken broth and spices (like Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, salt, pepper), vegetables and chicken.  Bring to boil.  Simmer for 45+ minutes.  Serve with whole wheat bread or crackers.

Enjoy!

These are just a few dinner recipes I often make.  All can be modified to suit someone else’s dietary needs and likes.  What are your go-to simple, healthy recipes?  Feel free to share!  Build up your recipe collection so that you have lots of healthy options!


Miss FitGab