Health

Spicy Chic

I've been dying to share this recipe for so long! It's right up my alley too, easy gourmet, fast, low cal, and chic! I absolutely love Gina Homolka from Skinny Taste. Her recipes are always my favorite and this is no exception. .

Spicy California Shrimp Stack

1-1/3 cups cooked short-grain brown rice (from 1/2 cup uncooked)

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

8 ounces cooked shrimp, peeled and tails removed

1 cup diced cucumber (about 1 small)

1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives

1/2 cup mashed avocado (about 1 medium)

4 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

4 teaspoons mayonnaise

1 teaspoon Siracha sauce

Cook the rice and then add in rice vinegar. Evenly spread the rice on a pan to cool. Cut the shrimp into once inch cubes, then combine cucumber and chives. In a different bowl combine mayo and Siracha.

Spray a 1 cup measuring cup with oil, layer 1/4 cup cucumber

Two teaspoon avocado

1/4 cup of shrimp

and 1/3 cup rice

Carefully turn the cup upside down. If you like sesame seeds (I don't) sprinkle them then drizzle with soy sauce and mayo mix and soy sauce.

This makes for the perfect dish for a dinner party or after a long day of work throwing together for a healthy, delicious dinner.

This dish is only 225 calories per stack. So enjoy!

Have an awesome Thursday! We are so close to the weekend!

xoxo

Hello Bello

This is a dish that I have been making for years. Mostly because it combines so many of my favorite things. It is also very easy, and absolutely delicious. Here are the only four ingredients you need:

Portobello Mushroom Caps, Avocado, Crab Meat, and Mozzarella Cheese

Carve out the centers of the mushroom and bake on 450 for 10-15 minutes.

While that is baking, mix in a bowl the other three, sprinkle with whatever seasoning you like, for me, garlic everything. Then, take out the Portobello's and top with the delicious mixture. Pop back in the oven for about 5 minutes. That's it. Low cal, delicious, and simple. Talk about easy gourmet!

This is great for a fast weeknight meal after you've been running around all day. Or say just returning from a photo shoot.

Happy Tuesday!

A Game Changer

I am always open to new ideas and healthy tips, that is the beauty of this blog. I love getting to share different things I come across. That is exactly why I am bursting to share this with you if you aren't already on board. I've heard of Coconut Oil in the past and never really looked into it. Well I sure am sorry I didn't. I started the 21 Day Fix yesterday and a huge part of the eating plan is to drink coconut oil. At first I was like this is a little odd but I still did it. It takes a lot to shock me and let me tell you, I am absolutely floored that it makes you SO full!

So what's the deal? There are many benefits of this fabulous oil but I am going to give you the condensed version.

  • It increases your energy expenditure, helping you burn more fat
  • Helps keep infection away
  • Kills hunger
  • Have dry skin? It can even be used as a moisturizer!

Fast Tip Tuesday

Stop whatever you are doing and go get some Coconut Oil! Drink 1 Tbsp. before breakfast, lunch, and dinner (eating healthy, of course).