HEALTHY FOOD

What I Eat on the Daily

Eating healthy is not only very important to staying healthy, keeping your body healthy but it is also important to me. So, here are a couple of recipes of my favorite meals, snacks and drinks for you to try out on your own if your wish!

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SMOOTHIES

These are three of some of my favorite smoothie recipes that I drink everyday, are easy to make, filling and healthy for you.

SPINACH CUCUMBER SMOOTHIE

1 Normal sized Apple

1 1/3 cup Spinach , packed

1 Cucumber

1 Avocado

2 cups Almond Milk (can use normal milk if you wish, I do not recommend whole milk)

BLUEBERRY & BANANA SMOOTHIE

1 ½ cups to 2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk, 2% milk or water
1 ½ cups frozen blueberries
1 ½ cup frozen bananas
1 teaspoon maple syrup, you can add more if you wish

WATERMELON & MANGO SMOOTHIE

1 tablespoon mango jam (squeezed)
2 cups seedless watermelon chunks (can add more if you wish)
1 1/3 tablespoon honey
1 to 1 1/2 cup yogurt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

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HEALTHY DINNERS/SNACKS

These are some of my favorite dinner recipes that are easy to make and healthy for you as well.

HUMMUS & GRILLED VEGETABLE WRAP

2 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices

2 teaspoons olive oil

1/8 teaspoon salt

Pinch freshly ground black pepper

1 cup store-bought hummus

4 pieces whole-wheat wrap bread (about 9 inches in diameter)

1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced

2 ounces baby spinach leaves (2 cups lightly packed)

1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced into half moons

1/4 cup fresh mint leaves

I found this recipe on https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/hummus-and-grilled-vegetable-wrap-recipe-1910036 a couple months ago and I eat frequently as a dinner meal.

SWEET POTATO& SPINACH QUESADILLAS

2 medium sweet potatoes (1 pound total)
1 cup red-wine vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
4 black peppercorns
1 large red onion, sliced
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 (6-inch) flour tortillas
5 cups baby spinach (about 4 ounces)
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
4 teaspoons olive oil

I found this recipe on https://www.health.com/health/recipe/0,,50400000120341,00.html awhile back and I eat this weekly as a quick snack or lunch.

CHICKEN BREAST WITH SHAVED BRUSSEL SPROUTS

2 (8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
2 broccoli stems
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 cups thinly sliced Brussels sprouts (from 12 medium)
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, coarsely grated

I found this recipe on https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/chicken-breast-shaved-brussels-sprouts many years ago and I eat it monthly if not more!

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YOGURT BOWL RECIPES

These are a couple of my favorite breakfast snacks that are not only easy and quick to make but also delicious and healthy for you.

BERRY YOGURT BOWL

1 cup plain 2% greek yogurt
1 1/2 tbsp chopped mint
2 tbsp chopped walnuts (is not a necessary ingredient, only add if you wish)
1 cup citrus and mint berries (can add more if you wish)

PINA COLADA YOGURT BOWL

1 1/2 cup vanilla greek yogurt
1/2 cup fresh pineapple
1/2 cup toasted coconut
3 hazelnuts (not a necessary ingredient, add if you wish)

KIWI STRAWBERRY & BANANA YOGURT BOWL

1 kiwi
1 medium sized pear
8 strawberries
1 banana
1 cup yogurt

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