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A new favorite of mine. And so many others in my feed. Chocolate hummus. So easy to make. Here's a link to the recipe I used. I opted for black beans rather than chick peas. .healthy.behappy

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Pumpkin Pie Whole Wheat French Toast. So Yum! 2 eggs,

Adding cooked beets and horseradish to classic hummus not only makes it delicious but pretty too. .healthy.behappy

Keep it simple. Multigrain toast, a thin spread of vegan mayo, arugula, heirloom tomatoes, salt, pepper. .healthy.behappy

Deliciously simple veggie side dish. Brussel sprouts, sliced black olives, chopped roasted red peppers, vegetable stock, olive oil, salt, pepper, top with fresh parmesan. .healthy.behappy

Getting in those greens. Green smoothie with 1 frozen banana, 1/2 small avocado, 1 cup spinach, 1 cup soy milk, 1/2 tsp stevia .healthy.behappy

I was too busy at work (the gym) to get in my cardio so I took it outside later. This was so much better. No excuses friends. Open that door, get out and get it done. , , .healthy.behappy

Ultimate Nacho Night! Give your junk food a healthy upgrade. Topped with green peppers, onions, tomatoes, soy chorizo, mashed avocado, salsa, plain Greek yogurt, cilantro. Look for soy chorizo in the refrigerated vegetarian section of your store. .healthy.behappy

Post workout/ late morning snack. Soy milk latte & Cashew Balls. 1 cup raw cashews, 1 cup pitted dates, 2 tsp cinnamon. Ground in food processor till a paste like consistency. Could also add shredded coconut or dark cocoa powder. .healthy.behappy, , ,

Finally got off the couch. 1 hour home yoga/ pilates session. It's time to get back at it whatever your thing is. If you don't have something you love doing to stay active then get out there and try new things. (Dance, hike, skate, become an aerialist... you can do it) , - physically, mentally and emotionally 2019.

Chicken pot pie casserole. A lower calorie, reduced fat, easy version of a winter time comfort food. 2 small bags frozen veggies (or 1 large), 2- 10oz cans chicken breast, 24 oz. Turkey/ chicken gravy (I look for a brand with minimum ingredients- you should be able to read and know what all the ingredients are, ingredients like sugar and salt should be close to last on the list), 1 tube layered biscuits. Preheat oven to 350.
Place defrosted veggies in casserole dish. Mix in chicken and gravy. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Check for the temperature biscuits should cook at. Remove dish from oven and adjust temperature to what is suggested for biscuits. Remove foil. Split biscuits into halves or thirds depending on thickness. Later separated biscuits on top of casserole. (I typically have extra biscuits I don't cook) place back in oven without foil until biscuits are lightly browned. , , , ,

Butternut squash soup. It's fall so time for crockpot recipes. I love this one. To make it easier I suggest buying pre peeled, cubed butternut squash. https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/slow-cooker-butternut-squash-soup-recipe/

Curry noodle bowl. Red curry paste, coconut milk, broccoli, carrots, spring onions, boiled egg, garlic, ginger, cilantro, lime, peanuts and rice noodles. For fall you could add cubed pumpkin or puree pumpkin into the curry sauce.

Reduce food waste. Use the last of your vegetables for meals like Southwestern Veggies with black beans and brown rice or whole wheat penne with veggies and red sauce.

Jicama salad. Eat as the meal or a side. Crunchy and a little sweet w/ lots of veggies. Good for kid lunches. Jicama, carrots, red onion, raisins, shredded chicken breast, poppy seed dressing. Can replace raisins with chopped apples. Finding poppy seed dressings that don't use corn syrup and are not overly sweet can be difficult. Simple Truth Organic Poppy Seed Dressing uses real sugar not corn syrup and only 5 grams per serving.

Weekly kids make dinner night. Tonight was BBQ Chicken Pizza and Kale Caesar Salad. Whole wheat thin pizza crust, a light layer of bbq sauce, light layer of shredded cheese, shredded chicken breast, peppers, red onion, cilantro. I would have preferred a sauce with no corn syrup. Here's a link to a list of no corn syrup BBQ sauces. http://www.bbqsaucereviews.com/hfcs-free-bbq-sauce-list/comment-page-1/

That's smoke not clouds. My west coast clients get to the gym in the morning. Indoor workouts only and stay inside as much as possible. Air quality tomorrow reaches "Very Unhealthy" levels.

A whole foods diet should be based in vegetables and fruits. To prevent food waste & promote healthful meal planning create a plan for all meals/ snacks and place your meal plan in plain sight. This helps the rest of your household know what's available as well.

More summer healthy snacks. Frozen banana pops with a drizzle of dark chocolate.