Green Juice

Rodan & Fields

So my sister is a consultant for the new anti-aging line created by the makers of ProActiv, Rodan & Fields. It is a new line that they have launched with different specialized systems for your specific needs. They are really great products. I use the Unblemish line after my workouts to wash away all the sweat and bacteria to prevent breakouts. The different lines are pictured below. Order your product here https://heatherbrooks.myrandf.com/Home

 For the rest of May she is running a special : Anyone who orders their product and becomes what they call a "preferred customer" (info on what a preferred customer is: https://heatherbrooks.myrandf.com/Pages/OurProducts/PCProgram ) will receive a free bottle of their foaming sunless tan...DO NOT MISS OUT!!

If you have any questions you can reach her at the following:

hbrooks.hl@gmail.com

https://heatherbrooks.myrandf.com/Home (Order your product here)

Skinny Mango Passion Fruit Cocktail

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Ahhh A match made in cocktail heaven! With only 78 calories per 1.5oz of the new Sorbet Light Mango Passion Fruit Vodka by Smirnoff and only 15 calories per cup in the new Minute Maid Light Mango Passion Fruit Drink, this cocktail is under 100 Calories for 9 1/2 ounces!! Spectacular! I do believe this will be my summer beverage of choice! If you like this you will also LOVE the Skinny Island breeze recipe here http://project-sapphire.blogspot.com/2013/06/skinny-island-breeze.html

Ultimate Greek Salad

This is my favorite salad, so I figured I would share it <3 

Ingredients (per salad)

2 Cups Spinach

1/2 small Cucumber

1/2 Tomato

2 tbsp. Pickled Banana Peppers

1/4 Sweet Orange Pepper

4 Red Onion rings

1 oz. Feta Cheese

2 Tbsp. of your favorite Vinaigrette dressing 

Add spinach to a small bowl. Top with chopped veggies, toss with dressing and PRESTO.. yummy goodness! <3

Veggie Juice

This juice is UBER refreshing! Packed full of electrolytes and nutrients, you will feel very satisfied after you drink it!

Ingredients:

1 x-large Cucumber

1 cup Spinach leaves

2 large Carrots

1/2  large Apple 

Juice all ingredients and enjoy! (Add some Chia or Flaxseeds for fiber if you wish)

Tropical Cherry Sherbet

If you are having a sweet tooth, opt for something that will not jolt you into "eaters remorse" like this Tropical Cherry Sherbet!! It is super tasty and very satisfying when a sugar craving hits! Cherries are also considered a super-food and packs lots of antioxidants, vitamin A and they also have some anti-inflammatory benefits! 

Things you need:

1 Cup Almond Breeze Almond Coconut Milk (or plain will work too!)

2 tbsp. Stevia

1/2 tsp. Pure Vanilla Extract

16oz. Frozen Sweet Cherries 

Step 1: Place all ingredients into a high powered blender in the order listed. (I used a Vitamix, but a Ninja, Magic Bullet..etc..should be fine too!)

Step 2: Start the blender on the lowest setting and slowly work up to the highest.

Step 3: After around 1 minute four mounds should form.

Step 4: Stop the machine. Do not over mix.

Step 5: Serve and enjoy!!

Makes six 1/2 cup servings

YUM-O-YUM!

Eat smart...See results!

Your diet has the most impact on your body! Be smart...eat smart....look sexy <3 

Spicy Roasted Carrot Dip

This recipe is so yummy I could eat the whole thing!! It is a fantastic low-carb alternative to bean dips!

Ingredients

1/2 tsp. Cumin

1/4 tsp Ground Cayenne Pepper

8-10 Large Carrots peeled

1/4 cup 0% Greek Yogurt

1/4 cup crumbled Feta Cheese

1 Garlic clove chopped

1 tbsp. Coconut oil

Step 1: Coat peeled carrots with coconut oil and roast in the oven for about 30 minutes

Step 2: Add roasted carrots, cumin, cayenne pepper and yogurt into blender & blend until smooth

Step 3: Transfer dip to serving dish and garnish with the crumbled feta and chopped garlic clove 

ENJOY!  

* This dip is great with chips, sliced bell pepper or really... anything! 

Guiltless Guacamole

Guacamole is one of my favorite snacks!! This recipe I have finalized through trial and error over the years. Super chunky and super Delicious! 

Ingredients:

1 ripe Hass Avocado 

1/4 of a Red Onion finely chopped

2 tbsp. 0% Greek yogurt

1/2 of a small Tomato diced

1 Garlic clove chopped

Juice of 1/2 a Lemon

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and enjoy!! I love eating my guiltless guacamole with blue corn with flax chips made by Archer Farms (found at Target)

Chile Chicken Enchilada's

Ingredients: 

1 can Chicken (rinsed)

1 cup Cottage Cheese

2 oz. Chedder Cheese (shredded)

1/4 cup pickled Jalapeno's 

2.25 oz. can sliced Black Olives

1/4 of a large onion (chopped)

6 whole wheat flour tortillas*

1 can Green Chile Enchilada Sauce (pictured below)

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl combine chicken, cottage cheese, 1oz chedder cheese, jalapeno, 2 oz.black olives and onion

Step 2: Add a couple spoonfuls of enchilada sauce to the bottom of a casserole dish

Step 3: Add about a 1/6 of the chicken mixture to each of the tortilla's, roll up and add to the casserole dish

Step 4: Top the enchiladas with about 1/2 of the can of enchilada sauce

Step 5: Sprinkle with the rest of the cheddar cheese and garnish with black olives and jalapeno

Step 6: Bake covered at 375 for 20 minutes 

 * These are the tortilla's I used :]

Naked Pineapple Chicken Burgers

Recipe:

Serves 4

16oz. Ground Chicken (I like Purdue)
2 tbsp. Chopped Cilantro
1 Fresh Pineapple
1/2 tsp. Cayenne pepper
1 tsp. Garlic Powder
1/2 Red Onion chopped

Step 1: Mix chicken, cilantro, cayenne pepper, garlic powder and onion together in a bowl and form into patties.
Step 2: Peel and core the pineapple and cut into 1/4-1/2" thick slices
Step 3: Bake the patties with pineapple on top in a covered dish at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Step 4: Enjoy!
{I ate my Naked Pineapple Chicken burger with a side of fresh spinach and black beans} YUMMY!