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Beef Mushroom Quinoa Chili

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I put a spin on classic Texas beef chili by adding mushrooms and quinoa. Beef Mushroom Quinoa Chili (gasp), what?! Sit down if you need to, let that sink in. It may be a little unconventional but, darn, if it isn’t just as spicy, satisfying and downright delicious as old-school chili. I think if hard-pressed, even strict chili enthusiasts would have to agree.   Beef Mushroom Quinoa Chili

So why did I put mushrooms and quinoa in classic Texas-style beef chili, you ask? I’ll admit, first was out of practical necessity – I *thought* I had a little more ground beef in the freezer than I actually did. I figured adding mushrooms (which everyone knows pair well with beef) and quinoa (which has a similar texture of ground beef) would help me stretch the recipe — which it did indeed! But there are other benefits too! Read on to get the recipe and learn all the benefits of this beef chili with mushrooms and quinoa. Continue reading →

How to Make Canned Soup More Nutritious – Easy Health Boosts!

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December is always a hectic time of year for me. This year it’s been compounded by extra worries and stress, and likely for you too! I am constantly reminding myself that eating well by focusing on nourishing food (and not just holiday junk) is so important for my sports performance and overall well-being.Easy Upgrades to Make Canned Soup More Nutritiious

 

It may sound almost contradictory, but I like to stock my pantry with canned soups ensure that I have a healthy, quick meal just minutes away, no matter what. No shame in the canned soup game, read on to find out some easy nutrition boosts for canned soup – and any other type of shelf-stable convenience soup from carton, jar, or pouch.

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Summer Fitness, Fun and Healthy Food Finds

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Oh my, I can’t believe that May is coming to an end — my health and fitness life has been very surreal with this COVID19 situation and quarantining. While more and more of life’s things are making it back on the essential list, most of us are still practicing social distancing, doing as many things as we can (or want to) virtually, and taking life at a slower pace.

Summer Fitness, Fun and Healthy Food Finds part one

Read on to find some of my recent must-haves and Summer Fitness, Fun and Healthy Food Finds. Continue reading →

Easy Chicken Coconut Lime Soup with Rice

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Whoohoo, I created a delicious dinner during this social isolation period (and actually a freakishly rainy and cold spring day) out of what I had on hand! I can’t really call it traditional Tom Kha Gai but it is INSPIRED by my favorite Thai soup.  It’s super comforting and I’m calling it Quarantine Chicken Coconut Lime Soup with Rice.

Chicken Coconut Lime Soup with rice

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Detoxing Watermelon Cranberry Gazpacho

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We’ve already broken the 90 degree mark several times this year, and it’s only March! This unexpected early tropical weather, recent quarantine comfort-food indulgences, and holding on to hopes that I will be frolicking on a Mexico beach in June, has me looking for some light, fresh, cool, slimming meals.Detoxing Cranberry Gazpacho makes a lovely light chilled soup for your meal. Blended with healthful ingredients like cranberries, watermelon, cucumber to flush the body of excess water and toxins.

My Detoxing Cranberry Watermelon Gazpacho is just that, plus it’s a no cook soup recipe too! No heating up the kitchen in the prep of this vibrant, vitamin-packed chilled soup that can help rid the body’s excess water, toxins, salts and other impurities. Read on to get the detox soup recipe and all the details. Continue reading →