Journey2fitNhealthy with Karen
Gain control of your health and wellness to live the active, fulfilling life you want….even after retirement!
Feed Your Body
I have yet to find a bun replacement but I plan on giving these a go soon! https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/blog/cloud-bread-recipe Do you have a favorite replacement? I’ve seen various veggie slices used and low carb recipes but so far this one looks the most promising to me. I’m more inclined to go without a bun or do a lettuce wrap until I find the right one.
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I have a few exciting things to share with YOU! First off, I am recommitting to my blog HERE that has been dormant for quite some time. It was used mostly for holding my recipes back in the day but I am overhauling it to add more value for all of YOU. Some of my topics will be mindfulness, motivation, recipes, nutrition, financial health, combating chronic disease, fitness, rest/reset. The overall theme will be getting physically fit, mentally fit AND financially fit to live the active, fulfilling life we want….even after retirement! Next we have another new program launching soon!!![Continued…]
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EZ Crack Slaw Don’t let this recipe fool you…. Although it is super quick and easy, it still packs a lot of taste into it. Ingredients 2 Garlic, cloves minced 2T Sesame Seed Oil 1lb Ground Beef 1 Cole Slaw Mix [10oz.] 1T Sriracha 2T Bragg’s Liquid Aminos, [or low sodium soy sauce 1t Vinegar 1/4t Black Pepper, ground 1/2t Sea Salt, pink Himalayan 1t Sesame Seeds Green Onions, sliced [to taste] Directions Saute garlic in sesame oil until fragrant. Add ground beef, cook until no longer pink Add cole slaw mix [discard, or save[Continued…]
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Taco Bowls Each bowl gets the following: 1 Serving Taco Meat [I used diced chicken cooked in Taco Seasoning] 1 Serving Spanish Rice [I used my Instant Pot Recipe] 1 Tbs Black Beans, or Kidney Beans 1 Tbs Frozen Corn pinch of diced onion 1 Tbs Salsa 1 Tbs Shredded Cheddar These things are VERY tasty and freeze well….Perfect to pack for lunch! [I used Rubbermaid 2 cup containers.]
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Instant Pot Spanish Rice This Instant Pot Spanish Rice recipe turns out restaurant quality! I used it in my Chicken Taco Bowls that I froze for more lunches. I will share that recipe next 🙂 Ingredients 2 T Butter 1/2 cup Onion, diced 1/2 cup Green Pepper, diced 2 cups Brown Rice 2 cups Chicken Broth, low sodium 1 cup Salsa, chunky Directions Set IP [Instant Pot] to Saute then add butter. Add onions and peppers, cook until done. Add Rice, cook until lightly browned[Continued…]
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Instant Pot Chili This recipe Instant Pot Chili recipe is super tasty and freezes great! Ingredients 1 T vegetable oil 2 t minced garlic 1 lb lean ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 1 large bell pepper, chopped 6 stalks celery, chopped 1 package McCormick’s Chili Seasoning 1 cup water 1 15 oz can Ranch Style Beans 1 15 oz can dark red kidney beans, drained 1 15 oz can Ro-Tel Original 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes 1 15 oz can tomato sauce Salt and pepper to taste Directions Set your IP [Instant Pot] to Sauté, add oil[Continued…]
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10 Tips To Speed Up Your Weekly Meal Prep Here are a few tips to speed up your weekly meal prep. Use these tips to stay on track for the week and make progress on your goals. Be sure to comment and share your favorite quick tips below. Buy pre-cooked chicken breast or fish from the deli section. Choose canned tuna for quick meals. Buy pre-cut or frozen vegetables. **watch for any added junk like salt and sugar** Hard-boil several eggs. They are a great quick high-protein snack and can be added to salads. Roast all of your vegetables and bake[Continued…]
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Baked Chicken Parmesan Baked Chicken Parmesan Ingredients: 4-6 Chicken Breast, thin sliced [or 2-3 sliced in half to make 4-6 thin sliced] 1/2 c Breadcrumbs 1/2 c Almond Flour 1/4 c Parmesan Cheese, grated 2 T Butter, melted [or Olive Oil] 3/4 c Mozzarella Cheese, grated 1 c Marinara [I use Trader Joe’s] Seasoning to taste, I typically use salt, pepper and garlic powder Cooking Spray Directions: Preheat oven to 450 Spray baking sheet lightly with cooking spray, set[Continued…]
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Pollo Asado – Marinated Chicken Ingredients: 4 Chicken Breast (I use thin sliced) 1/2 t Ground Black Pepper 1/4 c Pineapple Juice or any citrus juice 2 t Ground Cumin 2 t White Vinegar 1/4 c Olive Oil 1/2 c Onion, diced large 1 t Sea Salt 2 Garlic Cloves 1 t Dried Red Pepper Flakes 1 t Dried Cilantro Directions:[Continued…]
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Crockpot Chicken Taco Stew Crockpot Chicken Taco Stew This recipe is so quick and easy to make. It will surprise you with just how flavorful it is! Ingredients 1 onion, chopped 1 16 oz. can black beans 1 16 oz. can kidney beans
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