Posts by Mike
Healthy Swiss Cheeseburger
With a great balance between protein and fat, this healthy Swiss cheeseburger will add flavor and health to any summer cookout. Because this burger is heavier in protein and fats, you will want to combine with a nice carb rich side dish like this healthy quinoa salad. You may find the calories to be a…
Read MoreBalanced & Healthy Mexican Lasagna
This Balanced & Healthy Mexican Lasagna puts a south of the border twist on a family classic. This recipe has been modified from its original to provide a more balanced version to enjoy for dinner and for leftovers tomorrow during lunch. Ingredients 8 whole wheat medium tortillas (Mission™ or equivalent brand) 1 lb 96% ground…
Read MorePB & Banana Smoothie
As a child, I remember making myself peanut butter and fluff sandwiches after school. Ok, probably explains why I struggled with my weight as a child… Anyway, I have been searching for a healthy replacement for this favorite childhood snack. I think, I may have found it in this PB & Banana Smoothie. Let me…
Read MoreTasty Vegetables
Let me go on record, ‘I do not like vegetables.’ Didn’t like them when I was young. Struggle with them as an adult. I can eat tasty vegetables that are drenched in cheese or whipped with sour cream and garlic, however that does not allow me to maintain a healthy lifestyle. What to do?! Good…
Read MoreBalanced & Healthy Pizza
Balanced & Healthy Pizza Healthy Pizza? Seriously! Yes! Enjoy this macronutrient-balanced easy to make veggie pizza. The dough is a two-ingredient recipe and so easy to make. You will be ready to add topping to your pizza or calzone within 15 minutes of starting the recipe. Give it a try this weekend! Split the dough…
Read MoreBalanced & Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Chili Recipe
Slow Cooker Chicken Chili Recipe Enjoy this macronutrient-balanced, delicious slow cooker chicken chili recipe, which is complimented with rice, lite sour cream and Mexican shredded cheese. In order to make this into a macronutrient-balanced meal, add 1 tbsp of lite sour cream, 1/4 cup of Mexican shredded cheese and 1/2 cup of brown rice to…
Read MoreHealthy Coffee Creamer Recipe
Coffee Creamer Recipe Found this coffee creamer recipe the other day while thinking about ways to start my day on a healthier foot. This homemade version of a coffee creamer is a great way to start your day. Whereas, most store bought creamers are only fat and carbs, this version has protein and a nicer…
Read MoreBalanced & Healthy Meatloaf Meal Recipe
Complete Meal, Balanced Meatloaf Recipe Here is a great meatloaf recipe that is combined with sweet potatoes and cauliflower rice to make not only a delicious, but also well-balanced, meal from a carbohydrate, protein and fat standpoint! Great fall or winter meal! Ingredients Meatloaf Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds of 96% ground beef 1 egg 1…
Read MoreHealthy Black Bean Brownies
Fill your house with the smell of melting chocolate this afternoon when you whip together our macro-friendly black bean brownies recipe. Ingredients 1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 egg 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 pinch salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup white…
Read MoreSurprisingly Balanced Bigos (Polish Hunter’s Stew)
Where can you find bacon, kielbasa, sauerkraut and pork in one meal and still find a healthy filling meal that contains the right blend of carbs, proteins and fats. Bigos or Polish Hunter’s Stew is enjoyed by many and is ideal for those cold winter evenings. Ingredients 2 thick slices hickory-smoked bacon 1 pound kielbasa…
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