Healthy Chicks

As you know, I enjoy healthy eating for my mind and body, but I also like loading up on foods that are good for my skin. Unfortunately, I didn’t really get the best luck when it comes to naturally, flawless skin, so I do whatever I can to treat my skin with kindness. And for me, that starts with my diet.

This salad is packed with good-for-your-skin eats like Omega-3 rich avocados, olive oil and walnuts, while providing a great source of energy to get you through that mid day slump. It also works wonderfully as a post-workout recovery meal.

Omega Avocado & Tomato Salad

• 1/2 avocado, sliced
• 1 small Roma tomato, diced
• 1/4 c. cucumber, chopped
• 1 cage free egg
• 1 TB cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil
• about 1 TB balsamic vinegar
• small handful walnuts
• dash of Parmesan cheese, fresh (optional)

1. Whisk together the balsamic and olive oil to create a delicious dressing. Mix together with veggies and greens.
2. In the meantime, fry an egg over medium heat to your liking (I like to leave it a little bit runny).
3. Top with walnuts and Parmesan.

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I whipped this recipe up for lunch this afternoon when I was in a rush to catch a train. It’s such a delightful combination, providing cooling effects with summer vegetables like leafy greens, tomato and cucumber with a savory touch from the walnuts and soft, goat cheese. A summer classic.

Goat Cheese Summer Salad

• 1 c. leafy greens like spinach, arugula and kale
• 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 TB apple cider vinegar
• juice of 1/4 lemon, fresh
• 1 small roma tomato, sliced
• 1/4 c. cucumber, chopped
• 1/8 c. walnuts, chopped
• 1 oz goat cheese

Mix vegetables together, and then add in lemon juice, apple cider vinegar and olive oil for dressing. Top with salt and pepper to taste.… Read More!

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This breakfast smoothie is perfect during a cleanse, a hot summer day, or anytime you need to cool down and clean up your diet. Start the day right with a generous serving of vegetables, fruit, and TLC!

• about 1/2 c. coconut milk, unflavored
• 1/2 banana
• 5 baby carrots
• generous handful of kale
• generous handful of mixed collard greens & spinach (choose one if you don’t have both)
• 1/4 c. frozen wild blueberries
• 1/2 c. frozen berries mixture (mine had cherries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries)
• 1/8 c. frozen strawberries
• 1 celery stalk
• about 5 cucumber slices (or the equivalent of half a baby cucumber)
• 1/2 TB flaxseed

~Blend together in a powerful blender and serve immediately. Dust with cinnamon if desired!… Read More!

Seeing as though it’s mid July (the peak of summer), I’ve been advising my clients to cool down in all aspects of life, be it food, wellness or work. One of my favorite ways to cool down is by eating cooling, refreshing seasonal foods like watermelon, citrus, cucumbers, and herbs.

Last night, I decided to add a little Mediterranean flare to the dinner table by making a platter of Mediterranean-inspired eats. After all, I find that a diet rich in refreshing dishes with whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats fill me up most. I decided to go with a healthy trio: homemade tabouli + sauteed chicken + pita & hummus, a combo my sister and I can both agree was pure genius.

Refreshing Summer Tabouli

{makes 4-6 servings}

• 1 1/2 c. water
• 1 c. bulgar wheat
• 1 medium organic cucumber, chopped
• 1 c. fresh parsley
• juice of 1/2 lemon
• 2 TB olive oil
• 1/2 c. full fat feta, crumbled
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• salt & pepper to taste
• fresh mint for garnish (optional)

1. Boil water and pour over bulgar wheat. Stir and then let sit covered for 20 minutes.

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