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3/5/2018 0 Comments

Let's eat BLTs, Nachos and Pizza!

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Food freedom is all about eating what you want, when you want it. 

My motto is, if you crave it, you should cook it!  Unfortunately there are many meals served in restaurants that have a bad reputation because they aren't served with the healthiest ingredients.  But, the good news is we can take these not-so-healthy meals and transform them in a simple and nutritious way at home.  Feel no "food guilt" when you eat any of these 3 delicious meals at home. 

The Deconstructed BLT

Good news, you don't have to wait until summer to enjoy a delicious BLT.  Make it anytime of year or day to eat this tasty nutritious meal.  Serve yours deconstructed if you like things messy, or put it altogether and enjoy as a sandwich. Either way, you and your family are going to enjoy this fun and healthy dinner during the week. 

Best Ingredients to Use: 
  • pasture-raised, free range or organic eggs 
  • greens, chopped (kale, spinach, or mixed greens)
  • pasture-raised, free range or organic bacon (Applegate is a great brand) 
  • grape tomatoes, halved
  • red onion, sliced
  • sprouted wheat bread, sourdough bread, or a gluten-free bread (Food for Life is a great brand found in the refrigerated organic section) 
  • salt & pepper (sprinkle on eggs)
  • garlic powder (sprinkle of eggs) 
  • condiments: raspberry jam (Crofter's is a great brand because the first ingredient is fruit) or an avocado oil mayo 


Cooking Tips: 
1.  Combine and cook eggs, greens, onions and season with spices in a skillet in either coconut oil, butter, ghee or avocado oil. 
2.  Serve on the side or on top of toast with bacon.  
3.  Use jam or mayo on as your toast condiment.  So delish! 
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Nachos with the Works

Nachos can be horrible for your body, or they can be healthy for your body.  Add the health without loosing flavor and cook nachos at home in no time! Choose as close to whole ingredients as possible and you will have a fun meal ready to fuel your beautiful body. 

Best Ingredients to Use:
  • chips (find some with less than 6 ingredients and ingredients you can read)
(ex: Organic corn, organic sunflower oil, organic flax seed, sea salt and lime)
  • shredded cheese, not that non-fat or reduced fat stuff 
  • whole beans (pinto, black, chickpeas, etc.), drained and rinsed 
  • greens, chopped (kale, spinach, mixed greens) 
  • grape tomatoes, halved
  • cumin + chile powder, sprinkle all over nachos before baking 
  • plain whole yogurt as "sour cream" (Siggi's is a great brand) 
  • salsa 
  • guacamole (buy it made or make your own at home- it's really easy) 

Cooking Tips: 
1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees and place all nacho ingredients on a large baking tray to bake for 8-10 minutes. 
2.  Once baked top your nachos with "sour cream,", salsa, and guacamole. 
3.  Smile and be happy :) 
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Pepperoni Pizza

Ordering pizza from large chain pizza places contain tons of excess sodium and ingredients that may not be the best for your body.  Good thing making pizza is super easy and fun for both adults and kids. 

Best Ingredients to Use:
  • Whole wheat naan, whole wheat crust, cauliflower crust, gluten-free crust, etc. (stay away from enriched flours) 
  • fresh mozzarella, no non-fat or reduced fat stuff
  • pepperoni, no antibiotics, humanely raised (Applegate is a great brand)
  • red onion, chopped
  • tomato sauce
  • fresh basil, for serving ​​

Don't feel guilty when you eat any of these tasty meals.  Instead, feel the freedom to eat really, good, food whenever you want to :)

                             Always craving good food,
                                              Jillian 
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