Strawberries are a summer favorite because they are at the peak of ripeness. They make a light and refreshing addition to a salad, too! Try this recipe for a yummy Strawberry & Cucumber Summer Salad. Ingredients: 1 whole cucumber Sliced strawberries 1 serving strawberry vinaigrette (see below) Fresh ground white pepper Stevia to taste Directions: Slice strawberries and [Continue Reading...]
Cool Off with a Frozen Strawberry Treat!
This is a great hCG diet friendly treat to have on a hot summer day and it is P2 friendly! To create this tasty treat, you'll want to grab: -A handful of strawberries -4 cups of ice -Desired amount of vanilla stevia Throw all of these ingredients into a blender and mix it until the ice is good and crushed. You can decide if you need more vanilla stevia after you taste it. (I like to use [Continue Reading...]
When Summer Hands You Lemons, Make Healthy Lemonade!
Enjoy this healthy summer lemonade! Lemonade is a popular, refreshing beverage for a hot summer day, but BEWARE!!! Stay away from those "on the go" lemonade drinks brought to you by Crystal Light or Country Time. They are loaded with either white sugar or artificial (chemical) sweeteners. For example, Country Time's first ingredient on their list sugar - which tells you that since ingredients are [Continue Reading...]
Tasty Ten Minute Chicken Recipe
If you are starting to get bored with limited food choices, consider changing up your seasoning or cooking method. This is a fun little kitchen toy that we found and love. It cooks the food in a fraction of the time, it doesn’t dry it out, and it doesn’t require cooking in fat. It is called the NuWave Brio Air Fryer. Here is a simple, yet delicious recipe you can try out in your [Continue Reading...]
P3 Creamy Mashed Cauliflower Recipe
Have you been craving mashed taters the entire time you've been on your round? Well, if you've survived P2 and made it to P3, here's a legal substitute!! Go slowly with it and watch for reactions (as with any new re-introduction) - especially because there is dairy in the recipe. If you do well with this, it could also be a great alternative to potatoes for that big Thanksgiving meal. It will be [Continue Reading...]
Steak Day on phase 3
If you are in Phase 3 or Phase 4 and you go over the 2 lb mark of you LIW, you must do a steak day that very day. The steak day is more effective when done the day you see the gain. Of course this rule applies only to the morning weight. You should never check your weight during the day, as there may be wide fluctuations and these are merely too alarming and confusing. Steak Day [Continue Reading...]
Creamy Salad Dressing
Spinach Salad How about a new dressing for your green salad to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! 1 package (9 ounces) fresh spinach, torn 1 c. sliced fresh strawberries Here is a new twist on the ever-popular Sassy Vinaigrette Seasoning for salad dressing. Made with stevia so you can have it every day! And what a great way to get in your Apple Cider Vinegar & MCT oil – both great for weight [Continue Reading...]
Stuffed Summer Sweet Peppers P3
This is a great easy way to make a snack the whole family will enjoy with all those wonderful summer sweet peppers from your garden or overflowing at the shelves at the produce counter at your local supermarket. It is best to get full medium sized plump peppers as they are easier to stuff. Stuffed Sweet Peppers Phase 3 recipe 10-12 Sweet Peppers of various colors 1 lb of ground beef or [Continue Reading...]
Shredded Fried Radishes
Daikon Radish Hashbrowns 1-2 Daikon Radish Shredded Sea Salt - to taste 1T of Coconut oil 1/4 T of minced garlic Signature Blend seasoning (optional) Shred radishes. I used the Julienne peeler. Melt oil or if in phase 2 and you do not use coconut oil (Click here for more information) then use water and keep some handy while frying to add to the pan to add as needed. Melt oil or [Continue Reading...]
Hearty Turkey Tomato Soup – P3 Stabilized
I am a soup lover – I'm always cooking in the kitchen making new soup recipes. I'll eat it during the freezing temperatures of winter and even enjoy soup during the scorching months of summer. I often add quinoa as a rice or pasta substitue. Quinoa is a gluten-free and a great addition to your P3 menu. Introduce slowly - especially if you are really close to being 2 pounds over. Hearty Turkey [Continue Reading...]
Protein Shake Recipes
Here is a great collection of protein shake recipes from Little Choices Matter. Spice up your protein drinks and make them super yummy with these excellent recipes Smoothies are highly nutritious and easy to prepare. They are a great way to start your day as a powerful breakfast or have as a snack later in the day. Click here to view and enjoy [Continue Reading...]
Breakfast Sausage for Phase 3 … and life!
I LOVE breakfast foods so much and I even often eat breakfast foods for dinner! In a recent post I touch on why we should have eggs on a regular basis, especially when detoxing. But when I made a healthy decision to not consume processed meats, that meant no bacon or sausage with breakfast. Read more on the dangers of processed meats. So, when my friend Laura gave me a breakfast sausage recipe, I [Continue Reading...]
