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12/13/2023

Here’s a dessert bar that you can feel good about indulging in.
-It’s not loaded with sugar, and yet it tastes sweet.
-It has a healthy serving of protein, and yet it’s creamy and decadent.
-It has delicious chocolate and protein flavors, and yet contains zero refined sugar.

These Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Dessert Bars are the perfect dessert to make and share this holiday season. Make tons! These disappear very quickly...
Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com

What you need:
Servings: 25
-½ cup unsalted, shelled sunflower seeds
-½ cup raw, unsalted pepitas
-1 cup Pitted Dates
-1 (16oz) jar of natural peanut butter
-1 cup vanilla protein powder
-1 (9oz) bag Lily’s stevia-sweetened chocolate chip
-1 teaspoon coconut oil
-1 tablespoon flake sea salt (optional topping)

Instructions:
1. Line a 9x11 casserole pan with parchment paper.
2. Place the seeds in a food processor and pulse until fine. Remove and set aside.
3. Place the dates in the food processor and pulse until creamy.
4. Add the seed powder, peanut butter and protein powder to the food processor and blend until smooth and fully incorporated.
5. Press the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan.
6. In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and coconut oil. Pour over the bars and place in the fridge for 15 minutes to chill.
7. Sprinkle with some flaked sea salt. Cut into bars and enjoy!

Nutrition:
One bar equals: 198 calories, 14g fat, 86mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate, 6g fiber, 6g sugar and 10g protein.

12/11/2023

Getting fit and healthy can be a challenge for several complex reasons that go deeper than simply calories-in versus calories-out.

What you associate with “pain” and “pleasure” may be blocking your fitness success.

You’re avoiding the WRONG pain.

We are programmed to avoid pain and to seek out pleasure. Unfortunately, this can block your fitness success if you view healthy diet and exercise as pain to be avoided.

Do you cringe at the thought of exercise? Does the idea of eating healthy make you feel deprived? If so then you are associating exercise and diet with pain, and this is setting you up to fail over and over.

The simple way to fix this is to focus on the negative impact that your current weight has on your health, self-esteem and lifestyle. Remind yourself that the pain of being out of shape is much greater than the pain of losing weight.

Once you decide that the biggest pain to be avoided is the pain of being out of shape, your fitness and weight loss will click into place.

You’re seeking out the WRONG pleasure.

Most of us are experts at seeking out pleasure through the food we eat. This need for the pleasure of high-calorie foods kept our ancestors alive, but today all of the unnecessary calories end up as extra pounds around your waist and thighs.

The simple way to fix this is to stimulate the pleasure center of your brain without food. Find an activity or two that make you smile and indulge in those regularly.

The very best way to unlock your fitness success is to retrain your brain to crave the pleasure of exercise-induced endorphins!

I want to help you unblock your fitness results. Message me today to get started on a program that will change your life and body forever…in the best way!

12/06/2023

If you are a lover of teriyaki then these subtly sweet meatballs are right up your alley! These make a wonderful appetizer for your holiday party.

Feel free to use liquid stevia rather than the honey if you are looking for an extremely low-sugar dish. However, for most of us, this small amount of healthful, raw honey is perfectly A-OK and beneficial.

Serve these tasty meatballs up as an appetizer or serve over arugula or spaghetti squash for a small, fitness-minded meal. Enjoy!

Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com

What you need Servings: 5

-1 tablespoon garlic, minced

-2 tablespoons ginger, minced

-¼ cup scallions, minced, plus more for garnish

-1 pound ground beef

-1 teaspoon sea salt

-1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

-3 tablespoons coconut aminos

-1 tablespoon raw honey

-1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

-½ teaspoon arrowroot starch

-3 tablespoons water

-1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. Combine the garlic, ginger and scallions in a food processor. Pulse until well combined and finely minced.

2. Transfer the garlic mixture to a large bowl and add the ground beef and sea salt. Use your hands to mix until well combined. Form the mixture into 20 meatballs, about an inch in diameter.

3. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the sesame oil. Add the meatballs and cook, shaking often, until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove the meatballs and set aside on a plate.

4. Add the coconut aminos, honey and vinegar to the skillet. In a small bowl whisk the arrowroot starch and water together until fully dissolved. Add to the skillet, mix and simmer until the mixture has thickened, about 2 minutes. Return the meatballs to the skillet and cover in the sauce. Serve immediately, garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition: Four Meatballs equals: 189 calories, 7g fat, 372mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 2g sugar and 23g protein.

12/04/2023

The time is here for parties, family dinners, and goodies around the house. This is a recipe for disaster, and if you’re not careful, it could reverse your fat loss results quicker than you can say Happy Holidays!

I’d like to make it easy for you to stay on track with your healthy eating, even while being tempted by all kinds of holiday foods during this festive time of year, so keep reading for 5 Holiday Party Survival Guide Tips…

Holiday Party Survival Guide Tip #1: Don’t Eat Anything Fried

Fried food is loaded with fat and calories while offering zero nutritional value. It’s a lose-lose! Sure, fries and chips TASTE good, but healthier items also taste good. Just say no to the deep-fried items on the menu. You’ll be leaner, healthier and won’t have greasy fingers.

Here’s a healthier alternative to frying foods… Use a broiler

If you must have a French fry, make them at home in your oven. Use sweet potatoes, as these are a more complex carbohydrate. Cut into matchsticks, drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil and a dash of salt, then place in your oven on broil. Mix every 5 minutes until the fries are tender and crispy on the outside.

Holiday Party Survival Guide Tip #2: Don’t Eat White BreadWhite bread products have zero nutritional value and are quickly converted by your body into sugar. So, you really may as well eat a cupcake. Even breads that are technically wheat but are as soft and smooth as white bread should be avoided. Don’t be afraid to discard the bread from your sandwich or to push away that bread basket. Your waist will shrink and you’ll lose that bloated feeling that high-carbohydrate meals give you.

Here’s a healthier alternative to white bread… Enjoy Sprouted Grain Bread

If you must have bread, then stick with sprouted. Sprouted grain bread is a lot easier on your digestion and is packed full of nutrients. Sprouted grain breads are often kept in the freezer section since they don’t contain preservatives to prolong shelf life.

Holiday Party Survival Guide Tip #3: Don’t Eat Creamy Dressings

You were so good to order a salad, but then you ruined it by drenching the salad in fattening creamy dressing. Just a few tablespoons of creamy dressing contain more than 20 grams of fat and hundreds of calories. Same goes for pasta dishes – avoid the ones with creamy, heavy sauces, as these are simply loaded with extra fat and calories.

Here’s a healthier alternative to creamy dressings… Vinegar Dressing and Red Sauce

Dressing and sauce are meant to lend flavor to salad and noodles, not fat and calories. Vinegar-based dressings pack amazing flavor in with minimal fat and calories. You can even mix your own dressing at home. Take high quality vinegar, fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper, your choice of dried herbs, and a bit of olive oil.

Holiday Party Survival Guide Tip #4: Don’t Drink Sweet Beverages

‘Tis the season for sugary beverages like eggnog, sweet cocktails, and hot cocoa. Just like white bread, these sugary drinks have zero nutritional value – other than calories. The sheer number of sugar grams in one of these beverages is usually the same as dessert! So before you indulge in a sweet drink, consider changing your order to something less sweet, or count it as your dessert.

Here’s a healthier alternative to sweet beverages… sweeten with liquid stevia

Carry a small bottle of water-based, liquid stevia and use a little sq**rt to sweeten your beverage of choice this holiday season without adding any grams of sugar. Ask for your beverage to be made without sugar, and then sweeten it yourself without any repercussions to your fitness results.

Holiday Party Survival Guide Tip #5: Don’t Overindulge on Sugar

Sugar and high fructose corn syrup are the epitome of anti-fitness food. Nothing will destroy your progress, expand your waist and plummet your energy levels like sugar will. If you only take away one tip from this article, please let it be to not overindulge on sugar! The holidays are full of sugary treats, so you must make a conscious effort to keep your intake under control.

Here’s a healthier alternative to sweet beverages… enjoy some fruit

Don’t turn to artificial sweeteners to get your sweet fix, instead, turn to nature’s wholesome source of sugar: fruit. Eat organic fruit that is seasonal and locally grown. Stay away from dried fruit and fruit juices, as these are high in simple calories.

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11/29/2023

Cold days call for warm, hearty comfort food and, today I have the perfect recipe for you. This Meaty Comfort Chili has all of the warmth, flavor and comfort that you could ask for in a healthy dinner. This recipe tastes even better the next day!

Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com

What you need: Servings: 12

-6 oz. hot turkey Italian sausage, loose

-1 yellow onion, chopped

-1 cup chopped green bell pepper

-1 Tablespoon garlic, minced

-1 lb ground beef

-1 jalapeno pepper, chopped and seeded

-2 Tablespoons chili powder

-2 Tablespoons coconut sugar OR honey

-1 Tablespoon ground cumin

-3 Tablespoons tomato paste

-1 teaspoon dried oregano

-½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

-¼ teaspoon salt

-2 bay leaves

-1 ¼ cups Merlot or other fruity red wine

-1 (28oz) can no-salt-added whole tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped

-2 (15oz) cans no-salt-added kidney beans, drained

-Sour cream (optional garnish)

-Shredded cheese (optional garnish)

-Green onion (optional garnish)

-Diced tomatoes (optional garnish)

Instructions:

1. Heat a large heavy bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the sausage, onion, bell pepper, garlic, ground beef and jalapeno to pan; cook 8 minutes or until sausage and beef are browned, stirring to crumble.

2. Add chili powder, coconut sugar, cumin, tomato paste, oregano, black pepper, salt and bay leaves and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in wine, tomatoes, and kidney beans; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

3. Uncover and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Discard the bay leaves. Sprinkle each serving with the garnishes.

Nutrition: One serving equals: 284 calories, 1g fat, 79mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate, 12g fiber, and 16g protein

11/27/2023

The holidays have arrived with all the high-calorie food and drinks of the season. It’s really no wonder why most of us gain weight during the next five weeks.

Sweet temptations are everywhere. Holiday cookies, gingerbread houses, pumpkin pies, and more. Even healthy foods like sweet potatoes and green beans are somehow transformed into high-calorie dishes that will make you want to do nothing but fall asleep.

And don’t forget the drinks. Eggnog and alcoholic beverages are loaded with calories.

Want to fight these holiday pounds?

#1) Remember the Reason for the Season

Sure, the holidays bring indulgent foods and drinks, but friends, gatherings, and family traditions aren’t only about food. Before a party remind yourself what the holiday season is all about—friends, family, giving, and religious traditions. Then stay focused on the reason for the season rather than the plate full of hors d'oeuvres in front of you.

Also, stay focused on your fat loss goals. Remind yourself of how far you’ve come and where you’re headed. Keep your goals in the forefront of your mind. A few bites of food aren’t worth hours on the treadmill.

Remember that the holidays can be a time of emotional eating. For many people, the holidays bring stress, family conflict, or depression. If these issue start to wear down your will power then find the courage to address the root of your problems with solutions other than food or drink.

#2) Implement Strategize

If you want to keep your diet on track during this season of parties, you’ll need to pace yourself. Try the following strategies:

Don’t go to parties hungry, be sure to eat a small low-calorie snack ahead of time. Otherwise, you’ll overeat.

Wear tight-fitting clothes around your waist so there isn’t room for expansion.

Before and after a meal chew gum so you won’t be tempted to overindulge in appetizers and desserts.

During a party, don’t stand right next to the food table, but keep a safe distance.

Choose your plate wisely. Go with a small plate instead of a large dinner plate and don’t go back for seconds!

Another important strategy is figuring out how to get in a workout between parties. Leaving room in your busy holiday schedule for exercise will help you fight off the extra weight trying to attach itself to your midsection and rear.

#3) Make Wise Choices

Enjoy the goodness of the season, but in moderation. Trim calories where you can by limiting your trimmings-cheeses, gravy, sauces, creams, and nuts. Be smart about what you choose to eat. Don’t deprive yourself of all the foods you love or you’ll likely spurge and ruin all your good intentions.

The holidays offer many food choices not available the rest of the year. Because of this, you may want to overindulge before they’re gone. Instead of doing this, survey what foods are available and make your choices. Indulge in your favorites and leave the everyday dishes for another time. Only eat what you love, and don’t just eat something because it’s on the buffet.

Also, be sure to limit the amount of alcoholic beverages you drink. As you likely know, they’re filled with calories, too. Try alternating an alcoholic drink with a non-alcoholic drink.

Follow these simple tips, and you will avoid holiday weight gain this season and start the New Year off right!

Exercise is a huge part of the equation when it comes to achieving weight loss.

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11/22/2023

Our healthy diets can often fly out the window when it comes to appetizers, so I really like these stuffed dates. While this is a treat and not something to include in your daily diet, each date contains protein, fat, and complex carbs.

Additionally, these ingredients are wholesome and simple, not deep-fried, and do not contain a laundry list of additives and fillers.

A word of advice: make a double batch! These disappear quickly...

Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com

What you need:
Servings: 24
-12 bacon strips, uncured pork
-24 Dates (get the kind with pits, these are softer)
-½ cup Goat Cheese
-24 walnut halves
-24 toothpicks

Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the bacon strips in half, width-wise.
2. Remove the seed from each date and stuff with a teaspoon of goat cheese and a walnut. Squish it together.
3. Wrap each stuffed date with a piece of bacon. Secure with a toothpick and place on the prepared baking sheet. (You can store in the fridge up to a day once wrapped. It’s nice to make the day before your party!)
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the bacon is cooked through and crispy. Enjoy immediately!

Nutrition:
One Wrapped Date equals: 96 calories, 6g fat, 237mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, 5g sugar and 5g protein.

Enjoy!

11/20/2023

did you forget?

…about your fitness goals?

Just because it’s the holidays doesn’t mean your fitness goals no longer matter. If you lose sight of your fat loss goals entirely this month, you’ll have a seriously rude awakening come January 1.

I have a better idea for you…let’s keep you focused on your fitness goals while making room for some fun this holiday season. This means that you’ll need to learn how to indulge with control. While that may sound like an oxymoron, it IS possible to let loose and enjoy without throwing away the results you’ve worked so hard for.

Here’s how to stay fit this holiday season:

Holiday Fitness Tip #1: It’s All About Moderation
Don’t try to deprive yourself of all the foods you love. This is unrealistic. Instead, be smart about what you choose to eat. Enjoy your very favorite flavors of the season but in moderation. Trim calories where you can by only eating those rich foods that you really enjoy.

Also, be sure to limit the number of alcoholic beverages you drink. These drinks are typically filled with tons of sugary calories. Try alternating an alcoholic drink with a non-alcoholic drink like sparkling water.

Holiday Fitness Tip #2: Fiber is Your Friend
Here’s a simple tip that most people overlook when loading up their plates at holiday gatherings…fill up on fiber first. You see if you are eating a plate that’s mostly fibrous vegetables and greens, leaving only a moderate amount of room for dishes full of fats and carbs. Your net calorie intake for the meal will be dramatically lower than if you had eaten more of the carb and fat dishes.

While this tip is super effective during the holidays, it’s also a technique that you can carry with you throughout the rest of the year to stay lean while still indulging in what you love. The key is to eat less of the rich, fattening foods and more of the lower-calorie, high-fiber foods.

Holiday Fitness Tip #3: Exercise is a MUST
Many people let their workouts go to the wayside during the busy holiday weeks. However, I am here to tell you how important it is that you keep your workouts a priority. I know it’s harder to get into the gym when it’s cold outside and when you’re tired from getting ready for the holidays, but lacing up your shoes, sweating, and getting the endorphins flowing greatly impact your overall fitness.

Not only are you burning calories and stoking your metabolism, but by exercising every day you are keeping fitness at the forefront of your mind. It may sound like a small thing, but getting into the gym forces you to remember your fitness goals, and this small act will help you make better decisions throughout the rest of your day.
All of these small efforts add up, my friend, and you can do them all without sacrificing the season's fun or flavors. You can do this!

I am passionate about seeing my clients achieve and maintain those results throughout the holiday season. Message me today to get started on a personalized program that's guaranteed to help you reach your goals.

11/15/2023

Eating plenty of fresh vegetables is an excellent, healthy choice. The fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants contained within will do wonders for your energy levels and overall health.

Here’s a simple recipe for roasting vegetables that’s a wonderful side dish for dinner. Use whatever vegetables you have on hand, or seek out the full spectrum of colors for a natural vitamin boost.

Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com

What you need:

Servings: 6

-2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into ½ inch strips

-2 orange beets, peeled and cubed

-16 Pattypan squashes

-6 mini green zucchini

-1 purple onion, cut into wedges

-2 tablespoons olive oil

-½ teaspoon sea salt

-¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.

2. Arrange the veggies on the prepared pan in the order of the rainbow: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue/Purple. Drizzle the olive oil over the veggies and sprinkle with the salt and pepper.

3. Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until browned and tender.

Nutrition: One serving equals: 130 calories, 5g fat, 20g carbohydrate, 13g sugar, 189mg sodium, 6g fiber, and 5g protein.

11/13/2023

Each day is filled with choices.

We chose whether or not to exercise, to eat a healthy breakfast, or to do something productive. We chose whether or not to eat that donut, to sleep in, or to watch an extra hour of TV.

At the end of each day the sum of your choices pushes you in a direction.

It could be pushing you in the direction of fitness and health, if your choices were predominantly wholesome.

Or the sum of your choices could be pushing you in the direction of weight gain, health issues and problems.

I find this perspective to be helpful when it comes to making a major body transformation. It’s tempting to feel helpless in changing your body when you have so many pounds to lose and so much work to do, since you aren’t able to do it all in one day.

However, by capturing the power of each day by making wholesome choices, you will be pushed in the direction of weight loss and health day after day, week after week.

Until one day you’ll look in the mirror and see that you’ve arrived at your ultimate destination: a lean, healthy and vibrant you.

So embrace the power of each choice that you make today, and allow a momentum of good choices to push you through to your goal.

Today is a big deal. Today is all you have.

Make the most of today.

If you’re not yet one of my clients then message me today to get started on a personalized program that will supercharge your momentum towards the best version of yourself.

Let’s do this!

11/08/2023

If your nose wrinkles at the thought of serving broccoli with your meal, then this recipe is about to rock your world! Tough, bland, soulless broccoli beware…this recipe for Amazing Roasted Broccoli is seriously delicious!

What makes it taste so amazing? First, we cut the florets in half, vertically, in order to create a nice flat side for maximum roasting area. Second, we toss it with flavor-packed minced garlic. Third, we roast it at a very high temperature, 450 F, until each floret is charred on the outside and tender on the inside. And finally, we sprinkle some fresh lemon juice right before serving. Perfection!

Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com

What you need: Servings: 6

-olive oil spray

-2 bunches Broccoli

-1 teaspoon Garlic, minced

-sea salt and black pepper

-½ teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly spray 2 rimmed baking sheets with olive oil.

2. Cut the broccoli into florets, slicing each floret in half lengthwise. Place the florets in a large bowl and lightly spray with olive oil. Toss with the garlic and season with salt and pepper.

3. Spread the florets evenly over both prepared trays. Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until tender and charred. Sprinkle with fresh lemon juice, toss and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition: One serving equals: 42 calories, 1g fat, 8g carbohydrate, 40mg sodium, 2g sugar, 3g fiber, and 3g protein.

11/06/2023

There are two distinctly different approaches to losing the fat and getting into amazing shape. One of these approaches works. (Every. Single. Time.) And the other approach fails. (Every. Single. Time.)

I call these the Fitness Short Game and the Fitness Long Game. Let’s find out which game you’re playing…

Fitness Short Game: Those who choose to play short are looking for the quick fix. They are looking for the program that will give them dramatic fat loss results in the shortest amount of time. They want results, they want it NOW, and they don’t play to stick with it. This is the instant gratification crowd.

Fitness Long Game: Those who choose to play long are focusing on making lifestyle changes to sustain for the long haul. They are working on steadily adapting healthier habits and putting in the time and effort to maintain these improvements. They are patient and focused on their end goal, knowing full well that gratification will be delayed, and results will be permanent.

Which of these two strategies to you think leads to pounds lost and muscles sculpted? There’s no question that playing the fitness long game is the only way to successfully transform your health and your body.

Let’s take a closer look at what it means to play the Fitness Long Game…

1) Create a Long Term Vision

A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step…and also with a selected destination. The first step in playing the fitness long game is to have a clear picture in your mind of what the success you are striving for looks like.

What will you look like when you’ve hit your fitness stride? How often will you exercise each week to maintain your fab new body? What foods will you eat to support your muscles and aid your fat loss? How many hours each night will you sleep? Who will you spend your time with?

The clearer your vision, the steadier your path, and the more likely your chance to succeed.

2) Learn to Delay Gratification

As you read above, no one attains a hot body through quick, miracle fixes. This means that as you strive towards your goal you will need to practice the art of delayed gratification.

This is not to say that there won’t be victories along the way, to fuel your fire and give you a boost of motivation. Pay attention to every little victory, such as every single pound lost, each size down, and compliments from friends and family. Learn to derive gratification from each inch of progress towards your goal.

Imagine how sweetly gratifying it will be to achieve your long term vision and lean into this feeling when the going gets tough.

3) Fall in Love with the Process

Why is it that you aren’t in tiptop shape right now? Because you’ve fallen in love with the process of being out-of-shape. You’ve fallen in love with the hours on your couch, the comfort food, the late night desserts and the extra hours of sleep in the morning.

Playing the fitness long game means falling in love with the process of getting fit. You must fall in love with the early morning wake up, the muscle pain, the sweaty clothes and the clean foods. Remember, this process is part of your long term vision for your fit life, and so accepting the new habits now, rather than later, will get you to your goals faster.

Won’t getting and staying in shape be that much easier if you LOVED the habits and actions necessary for your success?

4) Take Notice of All Progress

On week 2 of a 12-week challenge you will not wake up looking like a fitness competitor. You’ll wake up sore, tired, and probably hungry. The scale will tell you that you’ve lost a modest number of pounds, and you’ll mentally calculate the percentage left to lose. You’ve barely scratched the surface.

I’ll bet if you tried you could find half a dozen signs of your early progress. Sure, these may be undetectable to everyone else, but it’s your body so you can feel the change before anyone else can see it. Take the time to stop and congratulate yourself on every inch of progress in your journey.

No step is too small to celebrate.

5) Focus Less on What You Want and More on Who You Want to Become

What you want is to look a certain way, to feel a certain way, and to have others look at you in a certain way. It’s easy to imagine what you want. However, it’s who you become that dictates what you get.

Spend time focusing on the kind of person who achieves the things that you want to achieve. What are their daily habits? What do they do differently than you do? What can you learn from them? By focusing on the kind of person that you need to become, you will automatically achieve the success that you want.

Transform your daily habits to those of the person who has achieved the things you wish to achieve.

Are you ready to transform your body once and for all by playing the fitness long game? Message me now to get started!

11/01/2023

Who needs tortillas or burger buns when we can stuff ground beef right into squash? It’s an awesome, fitness-approved way to eat your veggies and work towards your beach body!

Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com

What you need: Servings: 6

-3 Delicata squash (Butternut, Acorn or other similarly sized squash would also work great.)
-1 lb ground beef
-3 garlic cloves, minced
-1 yellow onion, chopped
-1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
-1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
-1 teaspoon curry powder
-¼ teaspoon sea salt
-¼ teaspoon allspice
-¼ cup tomato sauce
-1 Tablespoon coconut aminos
-1 (4oz) can mild green chiles, chopped
-Fresh chives, chopped (optional as garnish)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Wash the squash and slice each in half, lengthwise. Scoop out all of the seeds. Place the squash halves, cut side up, on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 20-30 minutes, until tender. The roasting time will vary depending on the size of your squash — the bigger and thicker the squash the longer the roasting time will be.

2. Place a large skillet over medium high heat and brown the ground beef. Drain the pan.

3. Place the pan back over medium heat and add in the garlic, onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring often, until soft. Add in the remaining ingredients and continue to cook for 8 minutes.

4. Fill each squash with a generous serving of the ground beef mixture. Top with fresh chopped chives if desired. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition: One serving equals: 245 calories, 13g fat, 9g carbohydrate, 299mg sodium, 3g sugar, 2g fiber, and 22g protein.

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