Healthy Chicks

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As much as I love giving presents, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t like receiving them too. Whether it’s a surprise back rub, or a special bottle of wine, presents are oodles of fun. And yesterday, my sister surprised me with quite the belated birthday present. Since she knows I love to read, cook, and eat healthy (as she does as well), she ordered me the book “Gourmet Nutrition: The Cookbook for the Fit Food Lover.” It arrived in the mail yesterday, and we can’t wait to cook from it when we move into our North End apartment together.

Considering my healthy lifestyle and recent decision to go back to school to become a Holistic Health Coach, how more perfect could this present be? Written by Dr. John M. Berardi, Michael Williams & Kristina Andrew, the creators of Precision Nutrition, the book is made for people who absolutely love cooking and eating, but without all the guilt. I’m pretty sure that describes my philosophy on a healthy diet to a tee.

I’ve already started flipping through the book, marking down some must-try recipes. However, I’m running into one big problem: they all look amazing and the pictures are gorgeous, meaning I’ll most likely end up making my way through the entire book. The book includes so many interesting recipes including a Raspberry Mocha Shake, Butternut Squash & Turkey Soup, Portobello Pizzas, Stuffed Zucchini, Pesto Chicken Pizza, and Spicy Cauliflower Sauté. Tonight’s menu? I’ll be making the Baked Chicken Strips served with my homemade Smashed Red Bliss & Sweet Potatoes for the family.

The best part about the book is that the recipes are made with care, using healthy, delicious ingredients. Not only does each recipe include thorough cooking instructions, but there are also pairing recommendations, nutrition information, variations, and post-workout tips on each page. Talk about an all-in-one cookbook!

I can’t wait to test out more recipes and share my results with all of you! Like what you see? Purchase your own copy here.

What’s on the menu this week for you? Trying anything new?

XoXo,