Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Foods Proven to Boost Immunity

We’re well into the season for giving — which, of course, isn’t limited to just gifts and gratitude. This time of year, germs seem to be everywhere. And if you’re like me and do a bit of traveling during the holiday season, well, steering clear of all the nasties out there is straight up impossible. But what is possible is eating in a way that helps to bolster the ol’ immune system so that, even when I’m in seat 10B for a six-hour flight, and 10A is sniffling nonstop, I’ve got a shot at fighting off whatever she just sneezed all over me.…

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Tuesday, December 11, 2018

75 Gluten-Free Snacks for Kids

If you’ve got a kiddo who’s gluten-free or celiac snack-time can be, well, a bit of a minefield. via GIPHY Because you want your kiddo to feel included and normal — but when they can’t eat the animal crackers being passed around playgroup … via GIPHY Not to mention that the same ol’ gluten-free snacks day in and day out can get pretty boring. via GIPHY So, to help you freshen up what’s in that spill-proof snack-cup, here are a whopping 75 gluten-free snacks for kids. (And, as always, double-check labels to make sure there’s no gluten in any of…

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Podcast Ep 101: Ultra Runner Entrepreneur Jax Mariash

Get ready for some caffeination and motivation in this ep with ultra runner and coffee entrepreneur Jax Mariash. Because, wow, does this woman have an amazing amount of energy and wisdom to spare! Jax is a professional ultra runner who was the first woman in the world to compete in the 4 Deserts race series Grand Slam Plus. In addition to that, she won all of the 4 Deserts races in one fiscal year. Yup — she is a certified badass, and in this episode, she shares her favorite adventures including the time she ran on sand so hot that her…

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Monday, December 10, 2018

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites

Bacon wrapped chicken bites are the easiest appetizer, made with just TWO ingredients. Using the air fryer, the bacon comes out crisp on the outside, and the chicken juicy and tender inside.

Bacon wrapped chicken bites are the easiest appetizer, made with just TWO ingredients. Using the air fryer, the bacon comes out crisp on the outside, and the chicken juicy and tender inside.

These were always a favorite when I was a kid, my Mom served them anytime we had company. She would set out some duck sauce, totally optional and let everyone dig in. If you prefer to bake them in the oven, you can use oven version here.

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5 Ways to Upgrade Your Fit Life

Everyone loves a good upgrade, right? via GIPHY But, hey, upgrades aren’t just for airplanes or rental cars or hotels. They can also be for your fit life. via GIPHY And we’ve got five fun upgrades that we recently tried and think are pretty rad. via GIPHY Upgrade Your Sports Bra There tend to be two types of people when it comes to sports bras: those who like inserts and those who don’t. I tend to be of the first camp — I like the nipple coverage, I like the fullness, and did I mention I like the nipple coverage?…

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Saturday, December 8, 2018

Skinnytaste Meal Plan (December 10-December 16)

A free 7-day flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers Freestyle™ SmartPoints®.

A free 7-day flexible meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers Freestyle™ SmartPoints®.

December is always a busy month, even busier in my home because it’s also my daughter and husband’s birthday month! I’m also planning my January recipes, let me know what types of recipes you would like to see for the new year!

If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing these free, 7-day flexible healthy meal plans (you can see my previous meal plans here) that are meant as a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc or swap recipes out for meals you prefer, you can search for recipes by course in the index. You should aim for around 1500 calories* per day.

There’s also a precise, organized grocery list that will make grocery shopping so much easier and much less stressful. Save you money and time. You’ll dine out less often, waste less food and you’ll have everything you need on hand to help keep you on track.

Lastly, if you’re on Facebook join my Skinnytaste Facebook Community where everyone’s sharing photos of recipes they are making, you can join here. I’m loving all the ideas everyone’s sharing!

THE DETAILS:

Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, are designed to serve 1 while dinners and all meals on Saturday and Sunday are designed to serve a family of 4. Some recipes make enough leftovers for two nights or lunch the next day. While we truly believe there is no one size fits all meal plan, we did our best to come up with something that appeals to a wide range of individuals. Everything is Weight Watchers friendly, I included the updated Weight Watcher Freestyle Points for your convenience, feel free to swap out any recipes you wish or just use this for inspiration!

The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan. I’ve even included brand recommendations of products I love and use often. Cross check your cabinets because many condiments you’ll notice I use often, so you may already have a lot of them.

And last, but certainly not least, this meal plan is flexible and realistic. There’s plenty of wiggle room for cocktails, healthy snacks, dessert and dinner out. And if necessary, you can move some things around to make it work with your schedule. Please let me know if you’re using these plans, this will help me decide if I should continue sharing them!

MONDAY (12/10)
B: 2 hard-boiled eggs (0) and banana (0)
L: 1 ½ cups Crock Pot Chicken Taco Chili *(0) with 2 tablespoons reduced fat cheddar (1)
D: Pasta Fagioli (5)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 6, Calories 879**

TUESDAY (12/11)
B: ⅓ cup quick oats (3) with 1 teaspoon honey (1), ½ cup blackberries (0), 1 tablespoon skim milk (0), 1 tablespoon chopped pecans (2), pinch salt.
L: 1 ½ cups Crock Pot Chicken Taco Chili (0) with 2 tablespoons reduced fat cheddar (1)
D: 2 Chicken Enchiladas  (8) with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower “Rice” (1)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 16, Calories 1,029**

WEDNESDAY (12/12)
B: 2 hard boiled eggs (0) and a pear (0)
L: 1 ½ cups Crock Pot Chicken Taco Chili (0) with 2 tablespoons reduced fat cheddar (1)
D: Cheeseburger Soup (7)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 8, Calories 869**

THURSDAY (12/13)
B: ⅓ cup quick oats (3) with 1 teaspoon honey (1), ½ cup blackberries (0), 1 tablespoon skim milk (0), 1 tablespoon chopped pecans (2), pinch salt.
L: 1 ½ cups Crock Pot Chicken Taco Chili (0) with 2 tablespoons reduced fat cheddar (1)
D: Baked Beef and Cheese Manicotti (10)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 17, Calories 1,018**

FRIDAY (12/14)
B: 2 hard-boiled eggs (0) and banana (0)
L: LEFTOVER Baked Beef and Cheese Manicotti (10)
D: Baked Scallops (5) with ¾ cup Spaghetti Squash with Bacon and Parmesan (4)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 19, Calories 1,043**

SATURDAY (12/15)
B: Bacon Egg and Avocado Breakfast Sandwich*** (6)
L: Chicken and Lentil Soup (1)
D: DINNER OUT!
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 7, Calories 632**

SUNDAY (12/16)
B: Easy Bagel Recipe (3) with 2 tablespoons light cream cheese (3) and sliced tomatoes (0)
L: LEFTOVER Chicken and Lentil Soup (1)
D: Braised Chicken Thigh with Mushrooms and Leeks (8) and Massaged Raw Kale Salad (2)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 17, Calories 1,022**

*Prep Sunday night.

**This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate your calorie needs. I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc.

***Make a double batch of bagels for breakfast on Sunday.

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Friday, December 7, 2018

How To Make An Antipasto Salad Platter

For fuss free entertaining, nothing is easier (and prettier) than creating an antipasto salad platter!

For fuss free entertaining, nothing is easier (and prettier) than creating an antipasto salad platter!

And that is why I’m so excited to share this Skinnytaste Fuss-Free Dinner Gift Collection filled with all my DeLallo Foods favorites, all hand picked by me! I love giving the gift of food, it’s the perfect gift box for someone special in your life, I plan on giving these to all my friends and family members that have “everything” and don’t need more “stuff” (like my in-laws)!

For fuss free entertaining, nothing is easier (and prettier) than creating an antipasto salad platter!

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