Recipe Ideas for the C1 17 Day Diet Challenge

Recipe Ideas for the C1 17 Day Diet Challenge

Check out my recipe ideas for Cycle 1 of the 17 Day Diet.

Each quarter I host the blog’s C1 Challenge, and I always see awesome results from participants when we have our daily Facebook chats inside of our private Facebook group. However, many participants do get a bit bored with our favorite lean protein, chicken. I can’t imagine why! ;)

This is a common issue we face — we get bored with our menu choices, and often this is one of the main reasons for falling off the weight loss wagon.

Here is a curation of my favorite blog recipes that are Cycle 1 friendly, designed to give you full flavor with huge impact, and are easy to make so you’re not spending a lot of time in the kitchen!

This was a huge hit in the January 2015 Challenge. Many participants were hesitant about trying this recipe, but 100% of those who did fell madly in love with it. Try it for yourself!

This was a recipe a past C1 Challenge Participant posted on one of the Facebook chats. With a little bit of creativity, we can turn our chicken into a wonderfully delicious meal (so much so you’ll want seconds!).

This is a gluten-free recipe I found online that I modified for the 17 Day Diet. The 17 Day Diet is so flexible that you can transform almost any recipe into a healthy alternative. If you’re tired of chicken, this tuna salad will be a much welcomed addition!

This is a personal favorite of mine! This is based on a family recipe that I’ve modified over the years. The fruit (tomatoes) salsa makes this dish so fresh and it literally sings in your mouth! Creativity is key! With a few spices and some yummy seasonings, you can transform your chicken into a whole new experience!

Looking to adda little Asian flare to your menu this week? This is the perfect healthy alternative to those not-so-healthy dishes (think anything sweet and deep fried). There’s nothing like the cool, crisp of fresh lettuce with hot chicken! I love it and think you will, too!

Original article and pictures take 17ddblog.com site

Quick Diet Tips and Reminders for Cycle 1

Quick Diet Tips and Reminders for Cycle 1

Cycle 1 of the 17 Day Diet is all about releasing toxins from your body by eliminating carbs and sugar and jumpstarting your diet by rapid weight loss. Here are a few quick tips and reminders for a successful Cycle 1 weight loss:

1. Stay on Cycle 1 for only 17 days–not a day longer
2. Don’t forget to have your wake-up drink of hot water and lemon– every day!
3. If you’re hungry, eat more vegetables and protein– no reason to ever be hungry on Cycle 1
4. Drink plenty of water
5. Exercise at least 17 minutes a day– no vigorous exercise while detoxing!
6. Enjoy your green tea
7. Make sure you have your two servings of probiotics— it’s not just about yogurt
8. Be creative in your meal preparation– there’s no reason to get bored with your meals
9. No fruit after 2pm
10. If it’s not on the approved food list, don’t eat it!

Remember, if you have more weight to lose continue onto Cycle 2. Cycle 1 is not meant to be a lifestyle, so once your 17 days are up, move onto the next cycle.

Original article and pictures take 17ddblog.com site

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

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

Post-Thanksgiving Detox Plan for the 17 Day Diet

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).

Original article and pictures take 17ddblog.com site

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

Peach Caprese Salad for the 17 Day Diet

Peach Caprese Salad for the 17 Day Diet

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.

Recipe and photo courtesy of @iowagirleats

Original article and pictures take 17ddblog.com site

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!

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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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

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Pan Seared Salmon with Mediterranean Salsa Fresca

Pan 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

Photo courtesy of @thecozyapron

Original article and pictures take 17ddblog.com site

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