I have been looking high and low on ways to revamp some of the foods my family eats. My kids are like many kids, they love convenience and if it’s sweet, they love that, too! As their Mom, it’s my role to fill their bellies with foods that fuel them best and to teach them […]
Live the Whole-Food Lifestyle!
Dinner! This is how I live my whole-food lifestyle. It’s actually a good fit for me since I’m not talented in the kitchen. I can create a recipe-free concoction by throwing any mix of lean meat, brown rice, and vegetables in a bowl and call it a meal! What are whole foods? Whole foods are […]
Cauliflower Pizza Recipe….{Kids love it!}
Disclaimer: My husband is the cook of our family, so after he made this meal and we ALL downed it, I wanted to share this great find. Also, we did NOT tell the kids it was cauliflower, but they did smell it cooking in the kitchen and wondered “what is that smell?” Hey, mum’s the […]
A New Favorite: Post-Workout Oat Cakes!
I ran out of my rice cakes and needed something new for my post-workout eats! I’m not a cook or a baker, but I am happy to report I came up with this creation AND one of my kiddos was digging into my stash, so I know it turned out good! -Recipe- 80 g oat […]
My Favorite Dish Revamped…..Chicken Mexicana!
We took our favorite chicken dish and brought it back to our table with a healthier, balanced flare. We served it to the kids and they LOVED it! Ingredients: 60 ounces of boneless, skinless chicken breasts (serving sizes are based off 5-oz precooked-weight chicken breasts) 1 4-ounce can of diced green chiles 1.5 cups colby […]
Fit Gal’s Favorite Recipes: Kids’ {and Husband’s} Lunches!
I’ll highlight ongoing the fun lunches I pack for the husband and kids! The ideas below are great for kids ages 0 to 100! The focus: keeping it real and fresh, minimal dairy, some wheat, minimal soy, minimal processed and white sugar, and an aim for a protein/complex carb at every meal; We also […]
Fit Gal’s Favorite Recipes: Baked Goods/Snacks!
These are collections of foods that I create. Most of them are made for my family as I get food frustrated and can’t buy things off the shelves for them to eat. So, I’ve just resorted to making it myself! Most of these recipes are very forgiving and the ingredients can be altered in many […]
Fit Gal’s Favorite Recipes: Salads!
-SALADS- Scroll down for more recipes! Email us here to add your favorite healthy food find! Avocado & Black Bean Salad 1 pint grape tomatoes – cut in half 1 yellow pepper – remove seeds & pith – medium dice 1/2 cup red onion – small dice 1- 15oz can black beans – rinsed & […]
Fit Gal’s Favorite Recipes: Desserts!
-DESSERTS- Scroll down for more recipes! Email us here to add your favorite healthy food find! Strawberry Cheesecake 1 cup – 0% Greek Yogurt Plain 1 Tbsp – Vanilla extract 3 Tbsp – Splenda granular 12 oz fat-free cream cheese, softened at room temperature 2 egg whites 1 – Ready Crust reduced-fat graham cracker […]
Fit Gal’s Favorite Recipes: Meats!
-MEATS- Scroll down for more recipes! Email us here to add your favorite healthy food find! BBQ Chicken Pita Pizza 1 whole grain pita 1 Tbsp barbecue sauce 1/8 cup fat free mozzarella cheese 1 oz Tyson grilled chicken strips 1/8 cup diced red onion Italian seasoning (to taste) Preheat oven to 375 degrees. […]