Do you feel that eating healthy and cooking your own meals can be expensive? Here are some good tips on eating healthy, but not breaking the bank. I make sure that majority of my foods are fresh or frozen veggies and fruits. I hardly ever eat canned foods or even recommend them due to the high sodium intake and preservatives. I believe certain foods can be expensive but there are so many other healthy foods that are affordable such as: • sweet potato • brown rice • quinoa • eggs • romaine lettuce • rice cakes • 100% whey isolate protein • tuna • cottage cheese • natural herbal tea • chicken breast • non-fat greek yogurt All of these foods can last you for days. Do not be fooled that a quick stop to a fast food place saves you money. My rule is to cook mostly home cooked meals. Studies show that this will save you money and help you get results much quicker. Keep in mind; we do not know what all the ingredients are included. Even a salad, can have the meats cooked in trans fat, whole cheese, and ridiculous high calories from salad dressings. CHECK OUT THE HEALTHY RECIPE THAT IS ONE OF MY FAVORITES. THAI CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE STIR FRY **SUPER EASY AND QUICK** Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 tbsp Thai Kitchen fish sauce 2 tbsp cornstarch 1 tbsp oil, divided 1 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp minced ginger 2 cups cubed assorted colors bell peppers (1/2-inch cubes) 1 red chili pepper, chopped (optional or to taste) 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks 1/2 cup Thai Kitchen Pineapple & Chili dipping sauce cilantro leaves (for garnish) Directions: Mix chicken and fish sauce in medium bowl. Add cornstarch; toss to evenly coat. Set aside. Heat 1/2 tablespoon of the oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger; stir fry 30 seconds. Add bell peppers, chili pepper if using and pineapple; stir fry 3 to 5 minutes or until peppers are tender-crisp. Add sauce; cook and stir until heated through. Remove from skillet. Heat remaining oil in the skillet. Add chicken; stir fry 5 minutes or until cooked through. Return bell pepper mixture to skillet; stir fry until well blended. Garnish with cilantro. Calories: 206.2 • Fat: 4.7 g • Carbs: 20.5 g • Fiber: 1.4 g • Protein: 21 g • Sugar: 12.3 Sodium: 557.6 FOLLOW SHERIKA THE FITNESS PRO facebook/sherikathefitnesspro Instagram YouTube
Posted on: Sat, 16 Aug 2014 03:56:31 +0000
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