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5 muscle Building Shakes

If you’re looking to pack on muscle, then you know getting in enough protein and calories can be hard if you are trying to eat all those calories. Shakes and smoothies can be a great way to get a whole lot of extra calories quickly, without having the sit-down meal. Putting on size means you need to eat more and more often – getting in […]

Low Carb Stuffed Peppers

Cooking Time:30  Serves: 2-3 Estimated cost: $10 Ingredients 6-8 green, orange, or yellow bell peppers 1-2 pounds ground beef  1 medium white onion, chopped  1 large can of diced tomatoes 2 garlic wedges, minced  1 cup of cheddar cheese Salt and pepper to taste   Preparation Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut the tops off the peppers and remove all the seeds and white […]

Low Carb Meatballs Parmigiana (gluten free)

Yield: 15 two-inch meatballs Serving Size: 3 Ingredients For the meatballs1.5lbs ground beef (80/20)2 Tbl fresh parsley, chopped3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese1/2 cup almond flour2 eggs1 tsp kosher salt1/4 tsp ground black pepper1/4 tsp garlic powder1 tsp dried onion flakes1/4 tsp dried oregano1/2 cup warm waterFor the Parmigiana1 cup marinara sauce4 oz mozzarella cheeseInstructions Combine all of the meatball ingredients […]

Have Your Cake And Eat It Too!

I am Italian and therefore I love me some pasta. However I have utilized spaghetti squash as a healthier and lower calorie alternative over the past two years and let me tell you it is like having your cake and eating it too!! Tastes amazing!! Checkout my spaghetti squash recipes in the nutrition section. For a simple way to increase […]

Healthy Sweet Potato Gnocchi

2 (8 ounce) sweet potatoes 1 clove garlic, pressed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 egg 2 cups all-purpose flour 1) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake sweet potatoes for 30 minutes, or until soft to the touch. Remove from the oven, and set aside to cool. 2) Once the potatoes are cool […]

Lean Muscle Builder Shake

You guys constantly ask how I am able to so easily fit the calories I need into my day and how I do it through a more than 70% liquid diet.. Well below is a sample of one of the 3-4 shakes I make throughout the day.. Here ya go:4 packets of oats3 servings of almond butter2 servings of protein […]

Pesto chicken spaghetti squash salad

1 spaghetti squash 2-3 cup basil leaves 2 Tbsp pine nuts 3 cloves garlic (or 3 frozen minced cubes) 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice dash of salt 2 fennel bulbs 2 lbs organic cherry tomatoes 1 pound chicken breast INSTRUCTIONS Cut the spaghetti squash in half, and scoop out the seeds. Run water over the insides […]

Chorizo Breakfast Burrito

cooking spray 3/4 pound chorizo sausage, casings removed and crumbled 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1 green chile pepper, seeded and diced 4 eggs 4 flour tortillas 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Generously coat a large frying pan with cooking spray. Cook and stir chorizo over medium high heat until well browned and crumbled. Add onion and chile pepper, and […]

Grilled Steak and Papaya Salad

Ingredients 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 Thai bird chile, chopped 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 to 3 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup peanut oil 1 1/2 pounds beef tenderloin Salt and freshly ground pepper Papaya Dressing, recipe follows Directions Place garlic, chile, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and oil in a mini food processor and process […]

Easy Cheesy Chicken Chili

Ingredients ·         2 tablespoons olive oil ·         2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus a few whole leaves for garnish ·         1 tablespoon chili powder ·         1 tablespoon ground cumin ·         2 teaspoons kosher salt ·         […]