The chicken is marinated in an easy DIY teriyaki sauce — crushed pineapple, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic — for as short as 30 minutes, or as long as overnight. Get the recipe.
You'll pound down (or butterfly) the chicken until it's thin and even. Then you'll wrap it around a mixture of spinach and cheese, and bake. It takes a bit of prep — but it's worth it. Get the recipe.
Little sprigs of thyme make everything classy. Get the recipe.
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Chicken is shredded and piled onto a cauliflower crust with enchilada sauce. (To make this gluten free, just swap store-bought sauce for an easy homemade version.) Get the recipe.
Vegetarian eating isn't for everyone, but if you're trying to eat less meat OR you're going meatless for the long haul, getting enough protein is super important.
Of course, how much protein you need differs from person to person depending on your size, activity level, and whatever your health and fitness goals might be. For these meals, we aimed for at least 15 grams as a good place to start when you're cutting meat (aka a big source of protein) out of your diet.
Also worth noting is that the 400-calorie limit here is mostly arbitrary: The goal is to show that you can be mindful about portion sizes, if that's your thing, but still get the protein you need to function and feel good. You can figure out how many calories you actually need throughout the day here.
Two tacos = 389 calories and 15.9 grams of protein. Nom nom nom.
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Unlucky is the vegetarian who forgets peas as an excellent source of protein. Assuming you split the batch into four servings, this soup has 400 calories and 24.8 grams of protein.
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17 Detoxifying Recipes To Help You Keep Those Resolutions
We're stoked to share our favorite story of the week from our friends at Food52!
You’re probably reeling a little bit from the Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve stretch; it was a cocktail and hor d’oeuvres-filled blur. Whether you believe in setting resolutions or un-resolutions, there’s no harm in eating a little cleaner every now and then. Head into 2015 with your eyes on the prize, and a green smoothie in your travel mug.
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Original article and pictures take www.self.com site
There are so many healthy food items on the 17 Day Diet cycle food lists, but here are a few of the super foods that are rock stars in my book.
Cycle 1:
1. Asparagus — This vegetable is a natural diuretic and when eaten (especially with lean protein) it will encourage weight loss.
2. Strawberries — This fruit is low in sugar and contains a high level of Vitamin C and antioxidants that have been known to help decrease the cancer risks.
3. Apples — Apples are a dieters best friend! This fruit is full of fiber, low in sugar and is known to reduce risks such as colon cancer.
4. Spinach — Spinach is such a great super food! It’s chalk full of vitamins and minerals such as Vitamins A, C, K, E just to name a few.
5. Yogurt — Plain yogurt, in particular, is lower in sugar and full of probiotics which are helpful for healthy digestion.
6. Tomatoes — Tomatoes are a super fruit! They contain high levels of lycopene, which in some studies, has been known to decrease the risk for some cancers, including prostate cancer.
Cycle 2:
1. Quinoa — This grain-like crop contains essential amino acids, calcium and iron. Quinoa is also known for it’s high protein content.
2. Sweet Potatoes — Sweet potatoes are rich in complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber, beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin B6, manganese and potassium. Sweet potatoes are also known to be helpful to diabetics in that they help stabilize blood sugar levels.
3. Scallops — Scallops are low in saturated fat and full of lean protein. Scallops are also rich in vitamins such as B12.
Cycle 3:
1. Pineapple — Pineapple is full of manganese and Vitamin C. Pineapple contains bromelain which helps break down proteins (think tenderizer for meats) and is also known in aiding digestion.
2. Avocados — What can we say about avocados? Besides their creamy, delicious flavor, avocados are widely known for their healthy fat content, have more potassium than bananas and contain a high level of fiber.
3. Bananas — Bananas are mainly known for their potassium content. When eaten green, they are full of resistant starch which is known to help control blood sugar levels and promote weight loss.
17 Day Diet Super Foods by Cycle: Cycle 1 Super Star foods include asparagus, strawberries, apples, spinach, yogurt and tomatoes. Cycle 2 includes quinoa, sweet potatoes and scallops. Cycle 3 includes pineapple, avocado and bananas. #17DayDiet #SuperFoods Original article and pictures take 17ddblog.com site
So if you’re not sure how a typical Cycle 1 day looks like, here’s a sample of a 17 Day Diet Cycle 1 meal plan. On this cycle you’re eliminating sugars and carbs and fueling up on unlimited lean proteins and cleansing vegetables. This example of a 17 Day Diet menu gives you a pretty good idea of what a person might eat as part of the 17 Day Diet Cycle 1 portion of the weight loss plan.
Wake Up:
Hot Water with Lemon
Breakfast:
Egg White Omelet with Spinach, sun dried tomato and low-fat cheese
1/2 Medium Grapefruit
1/2 Cup of Plain Yogurt or 6oz Low-Sugar Fruit Flavored Yogurt
Green Tea
Lunch:
Grilled Chicken Breast
Green Tea
Mid-Day Snacks
Baby Carrots, 1 Cup
1/2 Cup of Plain Yogurt or 6oz Low-Sugar Fruit Flavored Yogurt
