Not-Your-Average Pot Roast

Ingredients: 3 lb beef roast Rub: 2 Tb gluten free Worcestershire sauce 1 Tb avocado or MCT oil 2 Tb lemon pepper 1 Tb low (or no) salt seasoning salt – ex, Emerils, Mrs. Dash, Spike, etc 1 tsp EACH thyme, basil, and sage 1/2 tsp EACH allspice and rosemary 2 Tb dried minced onion […]

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Chicken “Fried” Rice

Ingredients: 2 Tb soy sauce, divided 1 tsp potato, corn, or rice starch 1 lb chicken breast, cut into small chunks 1 Tb rice vinegar 1 Tb hot sauce (more or less to taste) 2-4 egg whites 1 Tb coconut or MCT oil 1/2 Tb sesame oil 1 onion, chopped fine 1/2 inch ginger, minced […]

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Crustless Chicken Pot Pie

All the taste of a classic chicken pot pie without the unhealthy crust. Ingredients: 2 lb chicken breast (if you have cooked chicken, skip steps 1-3 below) 1-1/2 Tb coconut or MCT oil, divided 1 Tb italian seasoning (or mix thyme, basil, sage, oregano) 1 tsp black pepper, plus more to taste 1 onion, chopped 2 […]

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BPak’s Favorite Burgers from Chef Maxine

Note: Recipe as described by Chef Maxine from FitOrganics.com in the “Day in the Life” video recently posted by Ben. Ingredients: 1 lb raw ground beef or turkey 3 carrots 3 pieces celery 1/2 – 1 onion (depending on taste) salt and pepper to taste 1-2 Tb chili powder or other aromatics (curry powder, garlic […]

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Ham & Bean Soup

Ingredients: 8 cups low-sodium chicken stock 1 large meaty ham bone* 2 cans beans, drained and rinsed (dried beans will work too – just soak the night before) 3 carrots, sliced 3 stalks celery, sliced 1 bay leaf 1 tsp dried parsley 1 tsp lemon pepper 1 large bunch green onions, sliced 2 cups spinach […]

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Curried Chicken & Apple Soup

2-4 Servings Ingredients: 1 Tb butter 1 Tb avocado or MCT oil 2 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into cubes 4 cups chicken stock 3 carrots, sliced 1 bell pepper, chopped 2 Granny Smith (tart green) apples, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 Tb curry powder 1 tsp dried tarragon 1 tsp dried parsley 1 cup […]

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Cream of Chicken Soup

*Note: With the ratio of ingredients provided, this is more like a stew – heavy on the chicken.  If you’d prefer a “thinner” version, increase the chicken stock to 6 cups. 2-4 Servings Ingredients: 1 Tb butter 1 Tb avocado or MCT oil 2 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into cubes 4 cups chicken […]

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“What’s in the Kitchen?” Curry

No matter how prepared I try to be, occasionally I have to throw together a last-minute meal. This is why its always a good idea to keep a supply of “staples” always on hand. Feel free to change the protein or vegetables based on what you have to use. Ingredients: 1 bag (about 2 lbs) […]

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Sesame Chicken Salad

2 Servings Ingredients: 4oz carrots, shredded (can typically buy in grocery store already shredded to save time) 8oz snow peas, cleaned and halved 4oz (1/2 small container) snow pea or alfalfa sprouts 8oz bean sprouts 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced 4 green onions (scallions), thinly sliced 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast (if breasts are […]

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Chinese-Style Chicken Salad

Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS 8 oz chicken breasts 2 tsp light soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp sesame seeds 2 tbsp olive oil 3 cups bean sprouts 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced 2 carrots, cut into batons 6 baby corn cobs, sliced 2 tsp rice wine vinegar 1 tbsp of light […]

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Muscle Cramp Stopper Juice

From Vince Del Monte & Drew Canole’s ‘Get Juiced’! INGREDIENTS 1 banana 6 spears asparagus 2 carrots 2-3 celery stalks If the asparagus is very woody at the stem end, trim those away before juicing. NOTE Loss of potassium and sodium can cause muscle cramping that can end your workout prematurely or slow the recovery process […]

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