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This meal is a bit more complicated that the last one we posted. It is a recipe we found on the Food Network website…

Meal Includes:

• 8 ounces ricotta (preferably fresh), at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 white onion, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rings
• 2 (4-ounce) cans sliced green chile peppers, drained
• 2 bunches fresh spinach (about 1 pound), stemmed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 8 to 12 corn tortillas
• Salsa verde, for serving

Benefits:

Only 315 calories per serving and 12 g of fat.

Fiber – 9g

Protein – 12g

How to Prepare:

Combine the ricotta, cilantro and 1 clove garlic in a medium bowl and season with salt.

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the onion and cook without stirring until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir and continue cooking until the onion begins to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the chiles, spinach (in batches) and cumin and cook, stirring, until the spinach begins to wilt. Add the remaining 2 cloves garlin and cook until the spinach is completely wilted, about 3 more minutes. Season with salt; transfer to a bowl and keep warm.

Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or wrap in a damp towel and microwave 1 to 2 minutes. Divide the spinach mixture among the tortillas, top with the ricotta mixture and a spoonful of salsa verde and fold. Serve with more salsa.

Source: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/ricotta-spinach-tacos-recipe/index.html

WARNING: We are not responsible for anything you may be allergic to or any other health issues you may have with the food we suggest to eat. The responsibility is up to you to make sure what you put in your body is healthy for you personally.

This meal is a bit more complicated that the last one we posted. It is a recipe we found on the Food Network website…

Meal Includes:

• 8 ounces ricotta (preferably fresh), at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 white onion, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rings
• 2 (4-ounce) cans sliced green chile peppers, drained
• 2 bunches fresh spinach (about 1 pound), stemmed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 8 to 12 corn tortillas
• Salsa verde, for serving

Benefits:

Only 315 calories per serving and 12 g of fat.

Fiber – 9g

Protein – 12g

How to Prepare:

Combine the ricotta, cilantro and 1 clove garlic in a medium bowl and season with salt.

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the onion and cook without stirring until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir and continue cooking until the onion begins to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the chiles, spinach (in batches) and cumin and cook, stirring, until the spinach begins to wilt. Add the remaining 2 cloves garlin and cook until the spinach is completely wilted, about 3 more minutes. Season with salt; transfer to a bowl and keep warm.

Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or wrap in a damp towel and microwave 1 to 2 minutes. Divide the spinach mixture among the tortillas, top with the ricotta mixture and a spoonful of salsa verde and fold. Serve with more salsa.

Source: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/ricotta-spinach-tacos-recipe/index.html

WARNING: We are not responsible for anything you may be allergic to or any other health issues you may have with the food we suggest to eat. The responsibility is up to you to make sure what you put in your body is healthy for you personally.

We have added a new section under “Dieting and General Health” entitled “Nutrition”.  Since we do not have a dietitian on staff yet we figured we could start sharing some healthy meal ideas with you so you can see how we eat to stay fit. So here is the first one…Enjoy.

Meal Includes: Chicken, Steamed Broccoli, Black Beans, Banana Peppers

Benefits:

Chicken – High in protein, low in fat.

Broccoli – A “Super vegetable” – Benefits here.

Black Beans – High in dietary fiber.

How to Prepare:

I defrosted the chicken and then marinated it in some hot sauce, banana peppers (with a little bit of the juice included), and a small amount of chicken rub and let it sit for about 10 minutes. Then I grilled the chicken over the stove with the banana peppers. Remember, spicy foods are good for your metabolism so having a bit of hot sauce and the peppers definitely gives the chicken a spicy flavor/taste.

(NOTE: Seasoning with banana peppers is great because they contain 0 calories and <1g of fat)

Then I steamed the broccoli and did not add anything to it. You don’t want to ruin the health benefits by adding butter, salt, etc. Broccoli is good enough with a bite of the chicken so don’t waste the benefits by adding unhealthy taste enhancers to it.

Lastly, just open up your can of black beans and let them cook as directed. Now you have a healthy, hearty meal with many benefits that is actually quite delicious. Save your leftovers for lunch tomorrow or another day. Then enjoy. Remember to eat slow so that you can accurately know when you get full.

WARNING: We are not responsible for anything you may be allergic to or any other health issues you may have with the food we suggest to eat. The responsibility is up to you to make sure what you put in your body is healthy for you personally.

We have added a new section under “Dieting and General Health” entitled “Nutrition”.  Since we do not have a dietitian on staff yet we figured we could start sharing some healthy meal ideas with you so you can see how we eat to stay fit. So here is the first one…Enjoy.

Meal Includes: Chicken, Steamed Broccoli, Black Beans, Banana Peppers

Benefits:

Chicken – High in protein, low in fat.

Broccoli – A “Super vegetable” – Benefits here.

Black Beans – High in dietary fiber.

How to Prepare:

I defrosted the chicken and then marinated it in some hot sauce, banana peppers (with a little bit of the juice included), and a small amount of chicken rub and let it sit for about 10 minutes. Then I grilled the chicken over the stove with the banana peppers. Remember, spicy foods are good for your metabolism so having a bit of hot sauce and the peppers definitely gives the chicken a spicy flavor/taste.

(NOTE: Seasoning with banana peppers is great because they contain 0 calories and <1g of fat)

Then I steamed the broccoli and did not add anything to it. You don’t want to ruin the health benefits by adding butter, salt, etc. Broccoli is good enough with a bite of the chicken so don’t waste the benefits by adding unhealthy taste enhancers to it.

Lastly, just open up your can of black beans and let them cook as directed. Now you have a healthy, hearty meal with many benefits that is actually quite delicious. Save your leftovers for lunch tomorrow or another day. Then enjoy. Remember to eat slow so that you can accurately know when you get full.

WARNING: We are not responsible for anything you may be allergic to or any other health issues you may have with the food we suggest to eat. The responsibility is up to you to make sure what you put in your body is healthy for you personally.