четверг, 14 января 2016 г.

Quick Cycle Reference

Quick Cycle Reference

17 Day Diet


Quick Cycle Reference Guide


Cycle 1 Cycle 2 Cycle 3
Hot Lemon Water X X X
Green Tea X X X
Probiotics- 2 Servings Daily X X X
Probiotics- 2 Servings Daily (Expanded List) X
Friendly Fats-1-2 Tablespoons Daily X X X
Friendly Fats-1-2 Tablespoons Daily (Expanded List) X
Fruit- 2 Servings Before 2pm X X X
Fruit- 2 Servings Before 2pm (Expanded List) X
Lean Protein:
Chicken X X X
Turkey X X X
Eggs X X X
Salmon, Sole, Flounder, Tuna X X X
Beef, Pork, Lamb X X
Shellfish X X
Cleansing Vegetables- Low Glycemic X X X
Cleansing Vegetables- Expanded List X
Natural Starches- 2 Servings Before 2pm:
Grains X X
Legumes X X
Starchy Vegetables X X
Bread X
High Fiber Cereal X
Pasta X
Optional Snacks- Under 100 Calories X

Original article and pictures take 17ddblog.com site

среда, 23 декабря 2015 г.

Quick & Easy No-Cook Dinners

Quick & Easy No-Cook Dinners

Too hot to cook? No problem! Beat the summer heat with these delish meal ideas, from fresh salads to hearty lobster rolls.


  1. Lobster Roll

    Photo by The Encyclopedia of Sandwiches

    This delish summer staple is the perfect meal for warm nights. Bonus: Leftovers are great for your workday lunch!

    Source: The Nest

  2. Lemon-Greek Salad

    Photo by Ericka McConnell

    This super-simple veggie salad comes together in less than 15 minutes -- saving you time and calories.

    Source: The Nest

  3. Traditional Gazpacho

    Photo by In Great Taste
  4. Open-Faced Smoked Salmon Sandwich

    Photo by My Recipes
  5. Quinoa Tabbouleh Wraps

    Photo by 400 Best Sandwich Recipes

    Save time by purchasing cooked, frozen quinoa and allowing it to thaw. No boiling water necessary!

    Source: The Nest

  6. Tuscan Tuna Salad

    Photo by Jeanne Jones'

    Short on time? Just combine cannellini beans, tuna and red onion to complete this flavorful dinner.

    Source: The Nest

  7. Avocado & Veggie Flatbread

    Photo by The Yellow Table

    How to use up fresh veggies in your fridge? Pile them onto pita bread and top with a spicy avocado spread.

    Source: The Yellow Table


Original article and pictures take static.thenest.com site

пятница, 4 декабря 2015 г.

Post-Thanksgiving Detox Plan for the 17 Day Diet

Post-Thanksgiving Detox Plan for the 17 Day Diet
Did you eat too much during the holiday? No fear! Here's a Post-Thanksgiving Detox Plan for the 17 Day Diet

Did you eat too much stuffing and sweet potatoes for the Thanksgiving holiday and now you feel bloated and a few pounds heavier?


No fear, here’s a post-Thanksgiving detox diet plan for you to jump start your 17 Day Diet, lose water weight and hopefully lose a few pounds.


Post-Thanksgiving Detox Diet for the 17 Day Diet


Breakfast:


Hot Lemon Water

1 Cup Plain Yogurt w/ Mixed Berries

1 tsp flaxseed


Lunch:


Green salad w/ Grilled Chicken Breast, cucumber, tomatoes and Apple Cider Vinaigrette


Dinner:


Broiled Tilapia w/ Parmesan

Steamed Asparagus

Spicy Thai Cucumber Salad


Snack:


Rules of Detox:


Drink Green Tea w/ each meal

Drink at least 8 8-oz water

No sugar or carbs

Still hungry? Eat unlimited cucumber, asparagus and tomatoes (these are natural detoxifying foods).


Feeling

Original article and pictures take 17ddblog.com site

вторник, 24 ноября 2015 г.

Perfect Chicken

Perfect Chicken

Have you ever eaten a casserole with chicken that has no taste? All you can think is, "Man, this casserole would be awesome if the chicken didn't taste like plastic." Here is a big tip about meat in general: Even though not every recipe tells you to season the meat in the recipe with salt, at the very least, you are expected to season meat every time. Every time. As Emeril says, "Where I buy my meat, it don't come seasoned."


Well, the recipe below is the spice recipe I use to season chicken nearly every time. It is just good. It enhances the chickeniness of the chicken. Is chickeniness a word? I say it is. The recipe is adapted from one used by Picky Palate, and in addition to the spice recipe, this recipe details the perfect way to cook chicken.


This recipe makes great chicken for a simple meal, but it is also the chicken I make any time a recipe calls for chopped or shredded chicken. This chicken is the base for so, so many recipes.


Here's the lovely recipe card. I don't use this recipe card much because I cook this chicken so often it is memorized (or as one of my children's church kindergarteners used to say, "Memorizized!").




This is about the size pack of chicken breasts I usually buy. Even though there are only three in this pack, they are quite large.



Step One: Measure out the spices and salt into a bowl (or be like me and measure them into your ancient, wonderful 1/4 measuring cup)...





Step Three: While the oil heats up, rub all of the spice mixture all over the chicken breasts.




Step Five: Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 minutes or until juices run clear. Let the chicken rest for about 5-10 minutes before cutting, shredding, or eating.


Perfect Chicken


2-4 boneless chicken breasts with or without rib meat


1/2 t. salt


1/2 t. pepper


1/2 t. garlic powder


1/2 t. onion powder


1/2 t. paprika


2-3 T. olive oil


Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a small bowl (I use my old 1/4 cup). Coat the chicken breasts in the seasoning, rubbing in to coat. Pour olive oil in the bottom of a Dutch oven, and heat to med-high. When nice and hot, add chicken to the pan (in batches if necessary). Cook 2-3 min per side. If any chicken has been removed, add it back to the Dutch oven. Place uncovered Dutch oven in a 350 degree F oven for 25 minutes or until juices run clear. Let sit on a plate 5-10 minutes before cutting, shredding, or eating.


Original article and pictures take therecipecrayonbox.blogspot.com site

вторник, 10 ноября 2015 г.

Peach Caprese Salad for the 17 Day Diet

Peach Caprese Salad for the 17 Day Diet
Peach Caprese Salad - a perfect combination for your next lunch!

When I found this recipe online, I thought, “WOW! Peaches and cheese together?” What an interesting combination of flavors and a whole new spin on the classic Caprese Salad we’re more familiar with. This recipe is perfect for a summer lunch for any cycle. Remember, you’re allowed low-fat mozzarella cheese on any cycle in moderation, so enjoy!


Peach Caprese Salad


Ingredients:


6oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

1 ripe yellow peach, sliced thick

1 vine-ripened tomato, sliced thick

12 leaves fresh basil

good extra virgin olive oil

good balsamic vinegar (or reduced balsamic vinegar)

salt & pepper


Directions:


Layer mozzarella cheese slices with peaches, tomatoes, and basil. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar then sprinkle with salt and pepper.


Yields 2 Servings


Approved for all cycles – must eat fruit before 2pm on Cycles 1 and 2.


See my original post on Instagram and follow the original recipe creator.


Peaches, cheese, tomatoes and basil? Yes! Such an interesting spin on the classic Caprese Salad. Enjoy your lunch before 2pm!

Recipe and photo courtesy of @iowagirleats


Original article and pictures take 17ddblog.com site

вторник, 27 октября 2015 г.

Parmesan Crisps Baked with Zucchini and Carrots

Parmesan Crisps Baked with Zucchini and Carrots

Parmesan Crisps Baked with Zucchini and Carrots are a dream come true for the chip lover looking to eat low-carb, keto, gluten-free or just plain munch on something tasty and healthy! Luckily, these homemade chips take minutes to make!


Parmesan Crisps baked with zucchini and carrots

Is it me or is the long chip smiling back?


Nobody turns down chips at our house! Not zucchini chips or sweet potato chips and certainly not these Parmesan cheese crisps. So, I’m always on the lookout for new and fun varieties!


So, let me tell you how you get from cheesy croutons for your tomato soup to 3-ingredient, low-carb Parmesan cheese crisps laced with zucchini and carrot shreds. It was serendipity.


I was making Parmesan cheese into little croutons for my soup (which are also very tasty on salads too.) Meanwhile, I still had zucchini on my mind. I was hoping to squeeze in just one more batch of zucchini cakes, which happen to use zucchini shreds, before summer’s end.


Well, the Parmesan cheese crisps were nice, but just seemed a little bit…plain.


Parmesan cheese…zucchini shreds, Parmesan cheese…zucchini shreds. It was bound to happen. I shredded my go-to veggie and combined the two. Bingo!


Parmesan Cheese Crisps Low Carb, Keto

I ended up with easy, cheesy vegetable chips or as they have been so named: Parmesan Cheese Crisps laced with zucchini and carrot. It was just a hop, skip and jump to add shredded carrot. I bet there are few others vegetables that would be a nice addition too.


Shred and bake. That’s really all there is to this recipe.


There are just a few things to keep in mind when making these easy little chips:


1) Use fresh Parmesan cheese and shred the cheese into longer strands. It’s ok to have some grated mixed in.


2) Grate zucchini and carrots and then press out excess moisture with a towel.


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3) Use twice as much cheese as grated vegetable. The Parmesan cheese is the glue that holds everything together.


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4. Drop spoonfuls of the Parmesan cheese and vegetable mixture on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper (not aluminum foil) or a silpat mat. If necessary, gently flatten with your finger or the back of a spoon and scoot in any loose pieces.


5. Bake Parmesan Crisps in a 375 degree F oven for about 8 minutes. The crisps should be sizzling when you take them out and the edges should be starting to brown.


6. Allow the crisps to settle on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes and then transfer them to a serving plate using a spatula. Crisps will continue to firm up.


7. For my dairy-free friends, the recipe does work with most vegan shreds!


Video of How to Make Parmesan Crisps



How to store Parmesan Chips


Store Parmesan Crisps in an airtight container for several days in the refrigerator. In order to prevent them from sticking together, place parchment paper or wax paper between the layers. This means that you can make these chips several days in advance. However, they will be firmer when served the same day.


Parmesan Chips baked with zucchini and carrots

As for the salad I was making, these Parmesan Cheese Crisps made a wonderful topping. They would nicely complement many soups too. But, they are so pretty and a bit addictive that they proudly stand all alone as a tasty and healthy snack.


Print

Enjoy!


3 Ingredient Parmesan Cheese Crisps

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Original article and pictures take www.dinner-mom.com site

понедельник, 5 октября 2015 г.

Parmesan Broccoli Soup (C3)

Parmesan Broccoli Soup (C3)

Parmesan Broccoli Soup (C3)


Recipe Author: Brittany Simpson



Parmesan broccoli soup! I needed to make something simple, as my daughter was getting into everything!


2/3 cup Chicken broth

2 cups broccoli

2 tsp olive oil

2 Tbsp fat-free sour cream

2 tsp Parmesan cheese

1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk

Salt

Garlic powder

Dried Minced Garlic

Pepper


Saute the broccoli and olive oil until it the broccoli has browned a little. Season with salt and garlic powder.


Then whisk the sour cream, parmesan cheese, almond milk together and season with minced garlic and pepper.


Then pour the broccoli and sauce in a pot with the chicken broth and cook until done.


A yummy quick soup :)


Original article and pictures take 17ddgal.blogspot.com site

среда, 2 сентября 2015 г.

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четверг, 27 августа 2015 г.

Pan Seared Salmon with Mediterranean Salsa Fresca

Pan Seared Salmon with Mediterranean Salsa Fresca
Pam Seared Salmon with Mediterranean Salsa Fresca

So if you’re in any cycle of the 17 Day Diet and you’re looking to jazz up your salmon, here’s a tasty recipe to liven up your meal time!


Pan Seared Salmon with Mediterranean Salsa Fresca


Ingredients:


4 salmon fillets, skinned (roughly 1 ¼ – 1 ½ pounds)

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon granulated garlic

1/2 teaspoon granulated onion

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper

Pinch cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Olive oil

Mediterranean Salsa Fresca (see recipe below)


Directions:


Place the salmon fillets onto a plate, and drizzle enough olive oil to lightly cover all sides.


In a separate bowl, combine all other ingredients and mix well. Evenly coat the salmon with mixture and allow the salmon to marinate for at least 20 minutes.


Place a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and heat enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Once oil is hot, add salmon and sear on the first side for about 4 minutes, or until golden brown.


Flip salmon over and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until done. Serve with salsa below.


Mediterranean Salsa Fresca


Ingredients:


1 cup small cherry or sugar tomatoes, quartered

1 small cucumber, finely diced

1/4 yellow bell pepper, finely diced

2 tablespoon pitted kalamata olives, finely diced

2 tablespoon red onion, finely diced

1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped

1 teaspoon flat-leaf parsley, chopped

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Salt and Black pepper


Directions:


Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, and salt and pepper to taste, mix with a spoon to combine, and serve immediately, or keep covered and in the fridge until ready to serve.


Yields 4 Servings


Approved for all cycles


Check out my original #repost on Instagram of this recipe. I modified the recipe to make it easier to read and slimmed down the directions to make it simpler. Check out the original creator, @thecozyapron


Salmon with Mediterranean Salsa Fresca

Photo courtesy of @thecozyapron


Original article and pictures take 17ddblog.com site

понедельник, 10 августа 2015 г.

Overview of 17 Day Diet By Cycles (infographic)

Overview of 17 Day Diet By Cycles (infographic)

The 17 Day Diet is divided into 4 cycles. Cycle 1 (Accelerate) is primarily detox and rapid weight loss designed to let you see results quickly.


The main purpose behind Cycle 2 is to create body confusion or to “Activate” fat burning mode.


Cycle 3 (Achieve) is all about creating healthy eating habits and exhibiting portion control. When you have reached your desired weight loss goal, Cycle 4 (Arrive) is the maintenance phase of the diet.


Here’s a fun infographic to give you a quick overview of each cycle.


Original article and pictures take 17ddblog.com site

понедельник, 20 июля 2015 г.

Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas for the 17 Day Diet

Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas for the 17 Day Diet

A My 17DD Blog reader and fellow C1 17 Day Challenge Participant posted a really easy and delicious Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas recipe on My 17DD Blog Facebook page.


With her permission, I’m posting her version of the recipe she found online at the Getting Healthy-Staying Healthy site (note: I was unable to find the original recipe online to give credit to).


This is a perfect meal for Cycle 1 of the 17 Day Diet. For Cycle 2, use beef as an alternative protein.


Here is blog reader, Karen R.’s version along with her photo of the finished dish!


Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas


Ingredients:


1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips

2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil (I use Extra Virgin Olive Oil)

2 tsp chili powder

1 1/2 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/4 tsp seasoned salt

1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)

1 medium onion, sliced

1/2 red bell pepper, cut into strips

1/2 green bell pepper, cut into strips


Directions:


Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place chicken strips in a greased 13×9 baking dish.

In a small bowl combine the oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, dried oregano, and salt.

Drizzle the spice mixture over the chicken and stir to coat.

Next add the tomatoes, peppers, and onions to the dish and stir to combine.

Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.


Yields 4 servings


Here is a healthy version of chicken fajitas sent in by blog reader, Karen R.

Original article and pictures take 17ddblog.com site

четверг, 9 июля 2015 г.

Oh, So That’s What That Really Means (13 Pics)

Oh, So That’s What That Really Means (13 Pics)
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44 Responses to “Oh, So That’s What That Really Means (13 Pics)”


  1. Chris Roff Says:
    November 9th, 2011 at 1:52 pm

    based of my biased judgement im going to say a woman thats not in the kitchen made this. (im not single either)

  2. Deej Says:
    March 2nd, 2012 at 8:13 am

    Since when is single a noun? Christ some people are retarded…

  3. Daniel Says:
    March 4th, 2012 at 4:22 pm

    clearly the whole thing is a joke, and based on the definition given, ‘single’ is a noun in this case. so good job

  4. Knot Hank Says:
    March 5th, 2012 at 5:01 am

    no, the creator was just too damn lazy to figure out how to re-phrase the definition properly for the part of speech the word actually is. “single; adjective. describing a man who makes jokes about women in the kitchen.” easy enough….

  5. please don't be that guy Says:
    March 11th, 2012 at 6:53 pm

    He has re-defined the word so that ‘single’ is a concrete noun to represent the man. The subsequent description that he is single because of his misogynistic views is irrelevant to the fact that it is a re-defining of the noun man. in the same manner that ‘k’ is not actually a phrase but in this article for humorous purposes it has been posed as one in order to replicate a seemingly serious dictionary entry but with an apparently incongruent description. Now that i have ejaculated over all your ridiculous, pretentious, pedantic quibbles you can turn your attention to the actual intent of the article which i am sure is that of light humor.

  6. Cunt Says:
    March 17th, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    please don’t be that guy
    (person)
    A sad person that needs to get out once in a while.

  7. please don't be that guy Says:
    April 3rd, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    HAH i study english literature at uni hence why i know. The basest form of argument is to attack the person when you have no retort but cant accept that you are wrong

  8. Danny Says:
    April 14th, 2012 at 1:04 pm

    You study English but don’t know when to use a capitol letter. Retard.

  9. elHombre Says:
    March 12th, 2012 at 1:27 am

    This is such a typical internet forum argument but for the record, single can be a noun – phrases like “a bar for singles” or “somewhere singles can hang out” are common enough.

  10. Richiepooh Says:
    March 11th, 2012 at 5:28 am

    Single is a noun when the author redefines the word. The whole page is redifinitions of words. Single now being the name for a class of peole who have this behaviour. Retarded is also a noun for a class of people who cannot conceive this principle.

  11. TheMissesHelp Says:
    April 15th, 2012 at 8:05 am

    That sounds more like a suggestion for gay people (adjective), or the gays (noun).

  12. Mane_khachatryan Says:
    March 25th, 2012 at 1:05 am

    Gay is actually an adjective. Gay can mean happy or it can be a sexual orientation. Unless this post made you gay or unless you know the sexual orientation of it please save yourself from humiliation.

  13. Foomancrue Says:
    March 26th, 2012 at 6:19 pm

    Actually it can be a noun. i.e. ‘oh look, it’s a gay’ or ‘you’re not one of them gays are you?’

  14. Lesley Says:
    March 9th, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    Ariel, still not a noun. It’s an adjective and the noun is implied

  15. yar Says:
    March 9th, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    Are you trying to say that to be in a relationship you have to be serious about your woman being in the kitchen rather then joking?

  16. Chirskaninerdty653 Says:
    March 10th, 2012 at 2:40 am

    Yeah, rape and laughter do not go together and that is very disrespectful. How pathetic are you?

  17. Popcornanonymous Says:
    March 10th, 2012 at 6:15 pm

    Jesus lighten up. It wasn’t saying rape is funny don’t be such a little bitch

  18. Richiepooh Says:
    March 12th, 2012 at 5:09 am

    Wow dude you have issues, take yourself straight to a psyche. We’re all making cheavanism jokes and the first thing to pop into your mind is rape! How’s your relationship with your mother?

  19. richiepooh Says:
    March 10th, 2012 at 6:06 am

    I never make jokes about women in the kitchen…Im fucking deadly serious!!

  20. DJ Says:
    March 14th, 2012 at 2:16 am

    Tickling is like being raped…really…hmmm, you go try it and tell me if it really is…I’ll take your word for it;)

  21. Lucy Says:
    March 15th, 2012 at 11:04 pm

    “Tickling” Like being raped? You’re unbelievably ignorant.

  22. Anna Says:
    March 17th, 2012 at 3:51 pm

    Being a rape victim I can safely tell you that it is similar when you dont want to be tickled. So screw off.

  23. Lucy Says:
    March 17th, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    I guess we all experience things differently. “Screwing off” now…

  24. Coburgon Says:
    March 16th, 2012 at 8:46 pm

    why does everyone try to be so serious about it. they’re funny pictures not an English classroom.

  25. Jdaved402 Says:
    March 22nd, 2012 at 9:17 pm

    um excuse me?!?!

    slut (noun) = a woman who doesnt sexually appreciate any one man enough to stay with him.

    single = a man whose girlfriend makes a big deal over a very accurate stereotype. (at least a few decades ago it was)

  26. Squeaky Says:
    March 24th, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    I can’t believe the facebook people think they’re so special just because they can tell the difference between a noun and abjective. Congrats. So can a second grader. They know it’s not a noun. They just said that to be cclever.. where on this page does it say it even has to be a noun? it says WORD.. just because all the other ones were nouns doesn’t mean the last one has to be one too.

  27. Audreybogle Says:
    March 26th, 2012 at 1:53 am

    ahaha everyone needs to calm down, these are just silly things to make you giggle. not like he’s being serious.

  28. Brainfruit Says:
    March 30th, 2012 at 9:59 am

    Clearly written by a woman with a low opinion of men…

  29. Absolutegillian Says:
    April 5th, 2012 at 5:30 am

    and why not for there would be many of them … and vice versa

  30. Renf Grade Says:
    April 1st, 2012 at 10:56 pm

    I think a lot of single men are here; take it easy folks

  31. Davidsonr Says:
    April 10th, 2012 at 11:43 am

    People here need to grow up and realise that these are just meant to be funny pictures instead of turning into keyboard warriors about how grammatically correct they are. Get out more and get a life.

  32. Guest Says:
    June 9th, 2012 at 9:57 am

    You know, single should be used as an adjective in that scenario, not a noun.


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