Meal prep is one of those things that can sound scary and overwhelming, but I’m here to tell you just the opposite! Meal prepping for your week can actually save you time and money. It also is a great tool to keep you on track with your eating habits. Patients on our Natural Fit Diet […]
Macronutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, and fats – the nutrients our body uses in the largest amounts. The combination of these three “macros” make up what we call calories. Calories are a scientific measurement of heat. Specifically defined as “the energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water through 1 °C, equal to
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Portion control is usually one of the first steps you can take to reach a more healthy lifestyle. Many people over-eat because we continually see large portions of food presented to us at restaurants and through advertising. You also need to understand how the FDA regulates the labeling of food, and what that means for
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Beef or Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry Stir fry is just SOOOO easy! Go ahead and make it the way you want it. The options are limitless, as long as you stick to our healthy diet plan! Ingredients 8 oz. steak or chicken cut into thin chunks or strips 1 can sliced water chestnuts 1 diced
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Vegetable Beef Soup Warm-up your lunch or dinner time with this tasty and filling dish. Make it with or without beef to your liking. Ingredients 1 lb. stew meat (optional) Green beans Onion Celery Cauliflower 3 cups beef broth or vegetable broth 1 teaspoon parsley 1 teaspoon oregano salt and pepper Cooking Instructions Place stew
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Pan-Seared Shrimp with Rosemary Spaghetti Squash I love seafood, as in when I see food, I eat it. At least this dish is sure to quelch your appetite without breaking your waist-line. Ingredients 1/4 cup chicken broth 6 ounces large peeled and deveined shrimp 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1
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Wedding Soup Almost just like grandma’s wedding soup! Just skip the pasta, because who needs those extra carbs anyway? A perfect dish to warm your soul! Make a stock pot full and ration or freeze the extra for a quick and easy meal later. Ingredients Meatballs: 1 lb ground beef 1/2 cup crushed Grisinni breadsticks or Melba toast 1 tsp Italian
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Beef Zucchini Boats Zucchini boats make a delicious diner! The key is to find zucchinis that are the right size for your glass cookware. Make up a batch of these on a Sunday afternoon and ration them to enjoy all week! Ingredients 3 medium zucchinis 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup diced tomatoes 1 1/2 cups pasta sauce, divided 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning optional toppings:
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Air Fryer Asparagus with Lemon Break out that air fryer and give your asparagus a delicious twist! This easy dish could be a nice side, lunch or dinner! Ready in 7 minutes plus prep. Ingredients 1 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed, washed, and cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces zest of one lemon (see notes) juice of
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Stuffed Mushrooms Stuffed mushrooms make for a great treat for your lunch or dinner, or even as a party platter. Mushrooms are a great low-calorie food naturally high in D and B vitamins. Ingredients 12 whole mushrooms (stems removed) 1 cup spinach (chopped) 1 cup diced tomatoes 1 cup onions (chopped) 1 cup red bell
