Journey2fitNhealthy with Karen

Category: Nourishment

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Crockpot Pork Carnitas

Crockpot Pork Carnitas

Nourishment, Recipes

Crockpot Pork Carnitas   Ingredients:   2.5 lbs of Pork Loin 1 bay leaf 1 1/2 C low-sodium vegetable broth like Trader Joe’s, or water [Dry Rub] 2 tbsp of chili powder 2 tsp of cumin 1 tsp of ground coriander 1/2 tsp cloves 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp oregano Directions: In a bowl combine all dry rub ingredients, mix well.  Rub pork loin with dry rub completely and place in crockpot.  Add remaining ingredients and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Remove loin and shred.  Remove liquid from crockpot and[Continued…]

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Unstuffed Cabbage Roll

Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

Nourishment, Recipes

Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls   Ingredients 1  lb lean ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 1 small head of cabbage, chopped 1 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 tsp oregano 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced Shredded Monterrey Jack Cheese Instructions Brown ground beef with onions until the onions are translucent and ground beef is no longer pink.  Drain grease before adding cabbage, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and seasonings. Simmer until cabbage is tender. I served this over brown jasmine rice and then topped with the cheese.  

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars

Chocolate Almond Butter Protein Bars

Nourishment, Recipes

    Chocolate Almond Butter Protein Bars Ingredients 4 scoops Chocolate Shakeology 2 C. Oats ⅓ C. Chopped Peanuts or Walnuts 1 C. Almond Milk (unsweetened) ½ C Almond Butter Instructions Toss all ingredients in a bowl and combine until well blended. Press into an 8×8 pan. Place in fridge for at least 3 hours to chill. I cut mine into 25 pieces.   Honestly I didn’t care for the texture of these.  Hubby thought they were ok but suggested adding Stevia to the mix but he likes his morning shakes on the sweet side as well.  Our 10 yo[Continued…]

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Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

Nourishment, Recipes

  Cheese Steak Stuffed Peppers Ingredients 2 large green bell peppers 2 T olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 oz mushrooms, sliced 1/2 red bell pepper, diced 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp sea salt 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1lb flank steak or flat iron steak, thinly sliced 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 4 slices Provolone cheese Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees Line small baking dish with tinfoil and spray with olive oil, set aside I sliced the green peppers in half, removed the seeds and trimmed the ribs. I started my boiling water while dicing my veggies.[Continued…]

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Blueberries in cup

Habits Of Successful People Series – Part 6: Snack Right

About Food, Nourishment

Snack Right: 5 Healthy Snacks to get the Creative Juices Flowing   Choosing the right kinds of snacks to eat during the day can be tricky. We are bombarded with the unhealthy, caffeine induced, sugary items each and every day, which makes them hard to avoid. It’s important to choose the right kinds of foods and snacks in order to maintain our health. Certain foods can help boost our brainpower and get those creative juices flowing. This is extremely important when you need to rely on creativity to get the job done. Here are a few snack ideas that will[Continued…]

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WW Pita Pizza

Whole Wheat Pita Pizza

Nourishment, Recipes

This was a great healthy alternative to our usual pizza.  It was so delicious, even my 10 year old son LOVED it!  We will definitely be making this on a regular basis. Whole Wheat Pita Pizza 1 Whole Wheat Pita Bread 2Tbs Trader Joe’s Tomato Basil Marinara 1/3 c Mozzeaella Cheese, shredded Choice of Toppings  [remember lots of veggies]   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Place pita bread on cookie  sheet and bake 5 minutes.  Remove from oven,  spread marinara then add cheese on toppings of your choice.  Bake for an additional 6-8 minutes until cheese is melted. *pizza pictured[Continued…]

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Habits Of Successful People Series – Part 4: Develop Good Eating Habits

About Food, Mindset/Motivation, Nourishment, Nutrition

Develop Good Eating Habits: Transform the Way you Cook with these Healthy Tips Creating healthy eating habits begins in the kitchen. This is the place where food is cooked, meals are created, and habits are formed. We get into the habit of quick and easy meals simply because we don’t have the time to cook for hours. This can mean using the wrong ingredients, rushing through a recipe and not really thinking about the calorie and fat content, and forgetting what you are really putting into your body. It’s not impossible to develop good eating habits even when you are[Continued…]

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Habits Of Successful People Series – Part 2: Eat Breakfast

About Food, Nourishment, Nutrition

Eat Breakfast: Success Begins in the Morning so Don’t Skip this Important Meal How many times have you woke up in a hurry, got ready, and rushed out the door without a second thought to eating breakfast? We’ve all been there and have suffered the consequences when mid-morning hits and we are starving and ready to eat the first unhealthy thing we come across. Avoiding this trap and making breakfast a part of your daily routine can not only add to the success and productivity of your day, but also begin your path to a healthier lifestyle. Here are just[Continued…]

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Habits Of Successful People Series – Part 1: Rise and Shine

Habits/Routine, Mindset/Motivation, Movement, Nourishment

10 Habits of Highly Successful People Join us for this 10 part series as we delve into these successful habits that you can incorporate into your own routines and be more successful. Throughout life we will form habits that will have an affect on our lives and our ultimate success. These habits are easy to form but hard to break, especially the bad ones. Understanding what we want for our lives will make it easier to form habits that will lead to a more successful future. It will also make it easier to avoid those nasty habits that tend to[Continued…]

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