Eating clean, the hottest nutrition trend
INTRODUCTION
W Eare one month away from Spring and you know what that means…. the l ayers will be off and we will see how much weight we have gained. So are you ready to make a habit out of healthy
NO- SUGAR- ADDED OATMEAL COOKIES
Classic oatmeal cookies without all the sugar, these better‐ for‐ you gluten‐ free treats get their sweetness from ripe bananas and chopped dates.
Ingredients
w 1 ½ cups quick‐ cooking oats
w 1 cup lour
w ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
w ¼ teaspoon baking soda
w ¼ teaspoon salt
w 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
w 2 large eggs
w ¼ cup melted coconut oi l or unsalted butter
w ¾ cup raisins
w ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
w 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
wwDirections
Preheat oven to 180, line a large baking pan
with parchment paper or slightly butter . Combine oats, lour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Mash bananas in a medium bowl until creamy. Add eggs, coconut oil ( or butter) and vanilla; whisk until well combined. Add the dry ingredients raisins and coconut to eating? Just one month of consuming whole, unprocessed foods benefits your health in a number of ways. Although following a clean diet can be difficult at first, the reward would be worth it. Prepare for your clean eating journey with these tips and recipes I have shared:
Eati ng c l ean i s a l ot easi er when y our cupboards, fridge and freezer are stocked wit h healthy, whole f oods and minimally processed ingredients. Let’s do this 30- day challenge to clean up your plates and feel the benefits of whole foods.
For the dishes that will be prepared and results of the 30- day challenge please share on 7638 5370. w the banana mixture; stir until combined. Roll tablespoons of dough into balls and place on the prepared baking sheet, making 15 cookies per batch. Press with a fork to latten slightly. Bake until i rm to t he touch and l i ghtly brown on the bottom, 15 to 17 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with the remaining batter.
CUCUMBER, TOMATO & FETA SALAD WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING:
This Greek- inspired tomato salad is packed with fresh veggies and lavour‐ boosting ingredients, like balsamic vinegar, olives and crumbled feta cheese.
Ingredients
w ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
w 2 tablespoons extra‐ virgin olive oil
w ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
w ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
w 4 cups grape tomatoes halved
w ½ cup thinly sliced white onion w w w w
Cup chopped fresh basil or parsley 1 ½ cups halved and sliced cucumber ¼ cup halved olives
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions
Step 1
Whisk vinegar, oil, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, onion and basil ( or parsley); stir to combine. Refrigerate, stirring once or twice, for at least 1 hour. Add cucumber, olives and feta and toss to coat. w 2 slices whole‐ wheat bread, toasted w ¼ avocado, sliced w 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
Directions
Spread each slice of toast with 2 tablespoons butter. Top with avocado and the lettuce and sprinkle with salt and pepper.