certified group fitness prenatal/postnatal instructor
THINGS I LIKE TO EAT
A fitness plan is never complete without the proper nutrition. I am not a certified nutritionist here are some of my favorite things to eat. Not only are they tasty but they keep me on track with my fitness goals.
AVOCADO TOAST
Perfect breakfast, lunch or snack! So easy to make and you can make it your own by topping it any way you like!
Ingredients:
1 slice of bread (my go to is ezekiel bread because of it's low glycemic aka carbs)
1/2 avocado
cream cheese (I use a vegan brand MIYOKO'S)
1 cucumber
everything bagel seasoning (from Trader Joe's)
Directions:
Toast bread and smear with cream chesse. Top with cucumber and avocado slices and sprinkle everything bagel seasoning on top.
BREAKFAST BURRITO
This is my favorite breakfast meal prep choice. So full of flavor and filling. You can always add in sausage or eggs if you want a different protein.
Breakfast Burrito
Ingredients:
4 Wraps of your choice (I used spinach wraps from target)
2 cans of cooked chickpeas (you can also use eggs or sausage as the protein)
1 red pepper
1 red onion
1 tbsp turmeric
1 tbsp paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper
3 cloves garlic Black salt and pepper to taste.
handful of spinach
Guacamole
2 Avocados
1/4 red onion diced
fresh lemon juice
green onion Salt and pepper to taste
Salsa
cherry tomatoes
1/4 red onion
green onion
fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions: Mashup your chickpeas. In an oiled pan grill your onions red peppers and add your tumeric, paprika, cayanne pepper and garlic gloves. Add in your chickpeas and mix together very well. Salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
For the guacamole in a seperate bowl combine your two avocados diced red onion and green onion. Squeeze in some fresh lemon juice and mix well. Salt and pepper to taste.
For the salsa in a seperate bowl combine cherry tomatoes ,red onion and green onion. Squeeze in some fresh lemon juice and mix well. Salt and pepper to taste.
Put all ingredients inside wrap of choice and wrap. Can be refrigerated for 4 days. I like to grill the outside of the burrito in the morning before eating so it gives it a little crunch. Enjoy!
2 INGREDIENT PANCAKES
For the busy mom like myself theses are my go to choice for healthy but most importantly QUICK pancakes.
Ingredients:
1 ripe banana
2 eggs
Directions:
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add some coconut oil or vegan butter. Blend the eggs and banana in a blender until very smooth, 30 seconds to a minute. Pour the banana mixture in the hot skillet and cook for 1 minute. Flip and cook another minute. Top with favorite fruit and serve immediately.
BREAKFAST
LUNCH/DINNER
PESTO CARROT NOODLES
Presto for pesto.
BBQ SALMON
Salmon is a staple in my house. It soaks up flavor very well with seasoning and is full of healthy fats and omega 3 fatty acids.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup honey
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
1/2 cup bbq sauce
4 tbsp melted vegan butter
1 (4lb salmon fillet with skin on)
Directions: Turn oven on broil. In a small bowl, mix together sugar, honey and bbq sauce (set aside).
pour melted butter on top of salmon. Salt and pepper to taste.
Using half of the mixture, brush one side of the salmon with the basting sauce. Place the salmon in broiler with basted side up. After about 10 minutes, generously baste the top again with remaining sauce. Cook for about 8 more minutes. Take care not to overcook the salmon as it will loose its juices and flavor if cooked too long. Serve on top of a bed of rice/califlower rice or with some grilled vegetables. Enjoy!