Healthy Eating Blog

Chicken with Summer Vegetables

Serving Size: ¼ recipe

Yields: 4 servings

First Line Therapy Servings: 4 ounces protein, 1.5 servings fat, 2 non-starchy vegetable servings

Recipe Reposted and Modified From: http://www.myrecipes.com

Ingredients:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, 4 oz. each

Salt and pepper

2

Lemon Herb Salmon Patties with Ranch Dressing

Lemon Herb Salmon Patties

Serving Size: ¼ recipe (1 patty)

Yields: 4 servings

First Line Therapy Servings: 4 ounces protein, 4 nut/seed servings (~160 calories worth), ½ fat

Recipe Reposted and Modified From: https://audreysapron.wordpress.com

Ingredients:

• 1lb raw salmon, skin removed
• 1 egg +

Roasted Beets with Salmon and Broccoli

Serving Size: ~1 salmon fillet, ½ cup cooked beets, and 1 cup cooked broccoli

Yields: Approximately 2 servings

First Line Therapy Servings: 3-4 ounces protein, 2 non-starchy vegetables, 1 starchy vegetable, 2 fat (add 1 more fat if garnish with 1/8 avocado)

Recipe

Finding Time for Exercise

“Save the excuses. It’s not about “having” time. It’s about making time. If it matters, you will make the time.”- THEGOODVIBECO.

Even if an individual is aware of the endless benefits associated with regular exercise sometimes “life gets in the way” and we

Mediterranean Diet

May is the National Mediterranean Diet Month! However, just because May is the National Mediterranean Diet month does not mean we shouldn’t focus on eating this way year-round.

Here at Healthy Living Dallas we encourage a modified Mediterranean Diet. What does this

The Benefits of Exercise

The world health organization recommends adults aged 18–64 should do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week or do at least 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week. Muscle-strengthening activities should be done involving major

Eat The Colors of the Rainbow

When we say, “eat the colors of the rainbow” we do mean this

   and NOT              

Phytonutrients: This term refers to the several thousands of different, healthful, non-nutritive compounds (meaning they don’t supply calories like carbs,

Are You at Risk for Heart Attack or Stroke?

May is the American Stroke Awareness month.

You may be at increased risk of stroke if you have a family history of stroke or any of the following medical conditions:

• High blood pressure
• Obesity
• High triglycerides
• Elevated homocysteine levels
• Low levels

Rainbow Smoothie

Serving Size: 1/2 recipe

Yields: 2

First Line Therapy Servings:

Everday Salad Dressing

Serving Size: 1/8recipe (1 tablespoon)

Yields: 8

First Line Therapy Servings: (1.5fat)

Nutrition Breakdown: 75 calories, 4 grams carbohydrates, 7 grams fat

Recipe obtained from The Institute of Functional Medicine

Ingredients:

•  1/4 cup vinegar of choice
•  Juice of 1 lemon (≈ 3 tablespoons)
•  1 clove garlic