Tasty & Fit: Simple Health Food Recipes
January 26, 2013 // Nutrition, Wellness
Health foods can be unappealing and disinteresting. Everyone wants to eat healthy, but no one enjoys the taste of chalk or the flavor of bland. I’m with you. That’s why I’m sharing two great heath food recipes that will blow your mind (and palate) how good something so healthy can taste.
I’m the type of individual that considers time the most important value in everyday life. I utilize time to make the most out of every moment. I also take on a lot of time-sensitive tasks, which requires me to micromanage all the available time I have. Time is everything to me.
Food is just as important to me. I look at food as the fuel that allows the machine (mind/body) to run at its peak potential. Food keeps my mind and body strong so I can make the most out of every moment. Food and time are everything to me.
During the work-week, I need foods that are quick, easy, delicious, and nutritious. I only have a few minutes between seeing clients, so my food has to be available in less than 5 minutes. I really do not enjoy dissatisfying tastes and flavors, so I am particular on what foods I chose. Lastly, I have become hyper-aware of the effects of good nutrition (it’s truly unbelievable) and require every meal to have a high amount of nutrition.
These variables can significantly limit my choices on foods, since most are going to be absent of at least one component (which is usually nutrition).
After continuous experiments with different food combinations, I want to share my two new favorite health food recipes that satisfy all aspects of health and nutrition while tasting as good as a regretful indulgence.
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Power Oatmeal
Power Oatmeal. Pictures Don’t Do Justice.
What’s In It: 30grams of Protein, 30grams of Carbohydrates, 15grams of Fat*
*Not Blubber Fat. Good Fat. You know — monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Omega 3’s. The stuff that burns the blubber and boosts the metabolism.
What’s It Good For: Breakfast, Post-Workout Snack, Substitute for Sugar Cravings
Time To Make: 2 Minutes
Ingredients:
1/2 cup of Oats (Quaker Oats Quick & Easy)
1 scoop of Vanilla Protein (Nitro-Pro Vanilla with Stevia)
Handful of Raw Mixed Nuts & Seeds with Raisins (Pre-packaged at Fairway Supermarket)
1/4 cup of Water
Pinch of Cinnamon
Few squares of Organic Dark Chocolate (Lily’s Organic with Stevia)
Ingredients.
How To Make It:
1. Pour dry oats into a small bowl.
2. Add enough water to cover the dry oats (vary amount for consistency preferences).
3. Heat in microwave for 1 minute.
4. Add Vanilla Protein.
5. Sprinkle cinnamon over oatmeal.
6. Stir.
7. Add nuts/seeds/raisins/dark chocolate.
8. Stir again & enjoy.
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Pineapple Purée
What’s In It: 30grams of Protein, 15grams of Carbohydrates, 8grams of Fat*
*Not Blubber Fat. Good Fat. You know — monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Omega 3’s. The stuff that burns the blubber and boosts the metabolism.
What’s It Good For: Anytime Snack, Substitute for Ice Cream
Time To Make: 3 Minutes
Ingredients:
4 oz of Unsweetened Almond Milk (Blue Diamond)
1 scoop of Unflavored Protein (IsoPure Whey Isolate)
1/4 cup of Diced Pineapples
Ingredients. Yes, that’s it.
How To Make It:
1. Pour protein into a tall, circular container.
2. Add almond milk (vary amount for consistency preferences).
3. Use a high-powered hand blender and mix.
4. Add pineapples.
5. Use hand blender to mix ingredients until liquid is soft and smooth. Move in an up-and-down motion to break apart pineapples without damaging the hand blender.
6. Pour liquid into a bowl and enjoy.
Finished Product.
Side Note: I cannot take any credit for the Pineapple Purée recipe. Special thanks to my client Gillian S. for creating such a delicious and simple treat! It’s great to see others incorporating good nutrition into their life. Be creative and try new things!