Healthy Fitness Journey

07/09/2025

Taco Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

1/2 lb ground beef or turkey

1 tbsp taco seasoning

4 cups chopped romaine lettuce

1/2 cup black beans (canned, drained)

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 avocado, diced

Salsa or Greek yogurt (for topping)

Instructions:

Cook ground meat in a skillet over medium heat. Add taco seasoning and stir well.

In a large bowl, combine lettuce, beans, tomatoes, cheese, and avocado.

Add the cooked taco meat.

Top with salsa or Greek yogurt.

Quick, hearty, and delicious!

07/08/2025

Salmon Avocado Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cooked salmon fillet (grilled, baked, or canned)

1 avocado, diced

2 cups mixed greens

1/2 cucumber, sliced

1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

Juice of 1/2 lemon

1 tbsp olive oil

Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

Flake the salmon into bite-sized pieces.

In a large bowl, combine greens, avocado, cucumber, and onion.

Add salmon on top.

Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil.

Season with salt and pepper, then toss gently.

Healthy, filling, and ready in minutes!

07/07/2025

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 cucumber, diced

1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp lemon juice

Salt & pepper to taste

Fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta.

Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.

Season with salt, pepper, and toss well.

Garnish with parsley if desired.

Refreshing and ready in 10 minutes!

07/06/2025

Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Bacon Slaw

Ingredients:

For the Shrimp:

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp cumin

Salt & pepper to taste

For the Slaw:

2 cups shredded cabbage

2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Juice of 1 lime

2 tbsp mayo or Greek yogurt

Other:

Small tortillas

Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions:

Toss shrimp with oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Sauté or grill for 3–4 minutes until cooked.

In a bowl, mix cabbage, bacon, cilantro, lime juice, and mayo to make slaw.

Warm tortillas, fill with shrimp and slaw.

Serve with extra lime wedges.

Fresh, zesty, and ready in 15 minutes!

07/06/2025

Coconut Curry Chicken Recipe

Ingredients:

1 lb chicken breast, cut into chunks

1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk

2 tbsp red curry paste

1 tbsp oil

1/2 onion, chopped

1 bell pepper, sliced

Salt to taste

Fresh cilantro (optional)

Instructions:

Heat oil in a pan and sauté onion until soft.

Add chicken and cook until lightly browned.

Stir in curry paste and cook for 1 minute.

Pour in coconut milk, add bell pepper, and simmer for 15 minutes.

Season with salt and garnish with cilantro.

Serve with rice for a quick, flavorful meal!

07/04/2025

Turkey Chili Recipe

Ingredients:

1 lb ground turkey

1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained

1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp chili powder

1 tsp cumin

Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a pot, cook onion and garlic over medium heat until soft.

Add ground turkey and cook until browned.

Stir in beans, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.

Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve hot and enjoy!

Perfect for a cozy, healthy meal.

07/03/2025

Grilled Chicken Wrap Recipe

Ingredients:

1 grilled chicken breast (sliced)

1 whole wheat tortilla

1/4 cup shredded lettuce

2 slices tomato

2 tbsp Greek yogurt or light mayo

Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

Warm the tortilla in a pan for 10 seconds.

Spread Greek yogurt or mayo down the center.

Layer lettuce, tomato, and sliced grilled chicken.

Sprinkle salt and pepper.

Roll it up tightly, slice in half, and enjoy!

Perfect for a quick, healthy lunch!

07/02/2025

Fruit and Yogurt Parfait
Ingredients:

1 cup Greek yogurt (or regular yogurt of your choice)

1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

1/2 cup mixed fresh fruit (such as berries, mango, kiwi, or banana)

1/4 cup granola or nuts (for crunch)

Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

Prepare the Yogurt:

In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with honey (or maple syrup) and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.

Layer the Parfait:

In a glass or bowl, start by adding a spoonful of yogurt at the bottom.

Add a layer of fresh fruit (you can use any combination of berries, chopped mango, banana slices, or any fruit you prefer).

Add a layer of granola or nuts for crunch.

Repeat the layers until the glass is filled, finishing with a layer of yogurt on top.

Garnish and Serve:

Top the parfait with a few more pieces of fresh fruit and a sprig of mint.

Serve immediately or refrigerate for a few hours if you want to prep ahead.

07/02/2025