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Black beans are native to North, South, and Central America. Their origins have been traced to many locations in Mexico, as well as Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In South America, the origin of black beans has been ...
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You can now find many brands of organic, ready-to-eat canned Black Beans that are healthier and tastier than conventionally produced Black Beans. This recipe takes just minutes to prepare and can be served as a side dish or used in other recipes ...
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Although perhaps not as well known as other minerals that we profile on our website, molybdenum is a key mineral nutrient found in a variety of WHFoods and known to play important roles in many different body systems. Our understanding of molybdenum ...
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Before washing black beans, spread them out on a light colored plate or cooking surface to check for, and remove, small stones, debris or damaged beans. After this process, place the beans in a strainer, rinsing them thoroughly under cool running ...
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IntroductionWhile many people think about oxalates as some rare and undesirable component of food, oxalates are naturally-occurring substances found in a wide variety of foods and they play a supportive role in the metabolism of many plants and ...
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No group of nutrients is more challenging to describe than amino acids! While some people may take this group for granted and assume that it involves interesting but unnecessary details related to protein, and while others may imagine it as a very ...
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Wouldn't it be nice if you could have interesting salads at home as quickly as at the local salad bar? Wouldn't it be nice if all the vegetables were washed, sliced, and sitting in your vegetable crisper waiting to be chosen? ...
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Are you planning a celebration? ...
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Add this amazing flavor blend that combines the sweetness of the salmon, richness of black beans, and the zestiness of the topping to your Healthiest Way of Eating and enjoy! ...
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A free 7-day flexible meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers Freestyle Smart Points.
Good news for those of you asking, The Skinnytaste Meal Planner is back in stock. There was a misprint on the previous so we had to go back to the printer. It should be all fixed now!
If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing free, 7-day flexible healthy meal plans (you can see my previous meal plans here) that are meant as a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc. You should aim for around 1500 calories* a day.
There’s also a precise, organized grocery list that will make grocery shopping so much easier and much less stressful. Save you money and time. You’ll dine out less often, waste less food and you’ll have everything you need on hand to help keep you on track.
Lastly, if you’re on Facebook join my Skinnytaste Facebook Community where everyone’s sharing photos of recipes they are making, you can join here. I’m loving all the ideas everyone’s sharing!
PS – If you want to make your own meal plan, you can search for recipes by course in the index.
Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, are designed to serve 1 while dinners and all meals on Saturday and Sunday are designed to serve a family of 4. Some recipes make enough leftovers for two nights or lunch the next day. While we truly believe there is no one size fits all meal plan, we did our best to come up with something that appeals to a wide range of individuals. Everything is Weight Watchers friendly, I included the updated Weight Watcher Freestyle Points for your convenience, feel free to swap out any recipes you wish or just use this for inspiration!
The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan. I’ve even included brand recommendations of products I love and use often. Cross check your cabinets because many condiments you’ll notice I use often, so you may already have a lot of them.
And last, but certainly not least, this meal plan is flexible and realistic. There’s plenty of wiggle room for cocktails, healthy snacks, dessert and dinner out. And if necessary, you can move some things around to make it work with your schedule. Please let me know if you’re using these plans, this will help me decide if I should continue sharing them!
MONDAY (4/30)
B: Yogurt Chocolate Chip Muffins (7) with 1 cup mixed berries (0)
L: Cilantro Chicken Salad (1) in a half a small (2 ounces) avocado (3)
D: Zucchini Casserole (2) and a hearty green salad (2)* with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing (1)
Totals: Freestyle Points 16, Calories 857**
TUESDAY (5/1)
B: Yogurt Chocolate Chip Muffins (7) with 1 cup mixed berries (0)
L: LEFTOVER Zucchini Casserole (2) and a hearty green salad (2) with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing (1)
D: Turkey Stuffed Peppers (5) with a simple green salad (2)***
Totals: Freestyle Points 19, Calories 883**
WEDNESDAY (5/2)
B: Yogurt Chocolate Chip Muffins (7) with 1 cup cubed cantaloupe (0)
L: LEFTOVER Turkey Stuffed Peppers (5) with a simple green salad (2)
D: BBQ Shrimp Skewers (1) with grilled corn on the cob (0) and 1 teaspoon butter (2)
Totals: Freestyle Points 17, Calories 807**
THURSDAY (5/3)
B: Yogurt Chocolate Chip Muffins (7) with 1 cup cubed cantaloupe (0)
L: LEFTOVER Turkey Stuffed Peppers (5) with 10 carrot sticks (0) and LEFTOVER Buttermilk Ranch Dressing (1)
D: Southwest Chicken Skillet (5)
Totals: Freestyle Points 18, Calories 842**
FRIDAY (5/4)
B: Greek Yogurt with Berries, Nuts and Honey
L: Chickpea Egg Salad (2) with an apple (0)
D: Honey-Teriyaki Salmon with Cauliflower Rice (4)
Totals: Freestyle Points 15, Calories 917**
SATURDAY (5/5)
B: Avena-Healthy Oatmeal Shake (4)
L: Light Spinach and Feta Frittata (2) with 10 carrots sticks (0) and LEFTOVER Buttermilk Ranch Dressing (1)
D: DINNER OUT!
Totals: Freestyle Points 7, Calories 353**
SUNDAY (5/6)
B: PB & J Healthy Oatmeal Cookies (2) and fruit salad (0)#
L: LEFTOVER Chickpea Egg Salad (2) with an apple (0)
D: Asian Lettuce Wrap Chicken Chopped Salad (8)
Totals: Freestyle Points 13, Calories 985**
*Green salad (per serving) includes: 2 cups romaine, ¼ cup each: carrots, tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, ½ a scallion and 2 tablespoons sliced almonds.
**This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate your calorie needs. I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc.
***Simple salad (per serving) includes 1 ½ cups mixed greens with ½ tablespoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
#Fruit salad (per serving) includes ½ an apple and ¼ cup each: strawberries, blueberries and cantaloupe
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Baked Honey-Teriyaki Salmon and Asparagus with Cauliflower Rice, this 15-minute dinner is not just tasty, it’s also good for you!
Salmon is my go-to fish, are fantastic sources of DHA, the omega-3 fatty acid that is essential for brain development. I rotate through all my salmon recipes, some of my favorites are Maple Soy Glazed Salmon, Healthy Salmon Quinoa Burgers, Seattle Asian Salmon Bowls, and Gochujang Glazed Salmon, just to name a few!
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A Smoky Jalapeño Margarita is just the blend of smoky, savory and spicy to elevate your margarita game to all new heights. With an easy-to-make jalapeño simple syrup and a smoked chili sea salt rim, every sip is an adventure. Trust me when I say, you won’t be able to stop at just one.
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I am beginning to work my way back to the dark side…
The dark side of enjoying tequila, that is.
It has taken me SO long to get to the point where I actively want to try new cocktails that incorporate tequila, primarily because of several terrible experiences throughout my life that involved tequila shots.
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These Yogurt Chocolate Chip Muffins are so moist and high in protein thanks to Greek Yogurt! Perfect to make ahead for breakfast!
My ricotta cheese chocolate chip muffins have been so popular, they inspired me to try a Greek yogurt version. These Yogurt Chocolate Chip Muffins were such a hit with my daughter Madison! She said they are the BEST muffins she ever tasted! That’s huge considering she’s pretty picky, and perfect as I found a new make-ahead breakfast recipe to add to my rotation.
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1. It’s been non-stop work work work work work over here lately, you know, to make up for losing 8 days of work to jury duty. Yes, I know it’s a privilege to serve on a jury, buuuuuuuuut it sure is a killer when it comes to being self-employed and having to make a living. Now that it is over and I am suddenly caught up, I get to take this upcoming weekend OFF. I am going to put my feet up. I am going to enjoy time with friends. I am going to sleep until 11 and not even care. Ok maybe I won’t actually sleep that late, but the world is my oyster! I really need to take weekends off more than once in a while…
2. I am currently dying to see A Quiet Place, but since I am not sure when I’ll be getting to the theater next, I am so downloading these books on Audible to binge listen to as I cook over the next couple of weeks.
3. Song of the Week is Feel Right by Mark Ronson. Get a little funk into your musical playlist this week 😉 (more…)
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Southwest Chicken Skillet with Corn and Zucchini is the perfect veggie-loaded dinner made all in one pot!
This veggie-loaded chicken dish is perfect for weeknight cooking! The chicken and vegetables are so flavorful, seasoned with Mexican spices and a squeeze of lime juice at the end which brightens it all up. And bonus, it’s made all in one pot for easy cleanup! I used boneless chicken thighs which for more flavor, but breasts would also work.
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Mexican Chocolate Filled Doughnuts are light, fluffy and filled with a spicy cinnamon-infused dark chocolate pastry cream that’ll knock you off your feet. Crunchy and golden on the outside, with a smooth and creamy filling, these festive and flavorful doughnuts are just the thing you need to kick off Cinco de Mayo in style!
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I LOVE DOUGHNUTS.
So. So. Soooooo much.
The crispy, golden-fried exterior. The fluffy and light dough inside. The delicious filling whether it’s curd, pastry cream, or custard.
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As a broad group, button mushrooms are native to many regions of the world and can still be found growing wild worldwide. However, cultivation of button mushrooms also began far back in time in many regions of the world, and especially in parts of ...
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"Healthy Sauteing" Crimini Mushrooms is George's revolutionary new way to prepare them without the used of heated oils. This not only results in delicious Mushrooms but helps retain their wealth of health-promoting nutrients. ...
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Selenium is one of many important dietary minerals, and we require a small amount of selenium in our daily diet. Selenium is incorporated in a small cluster of important proteins, each of which plays a critical role in our health. Scientists named ...
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Mushrooms are so porous that if they are exposed to too much water, they will quickly absorb it and become soggy. Therefore, the best way to clean mushrooms without sacrificing their texture and taste is to clean them using minimal, if any, water. ...
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The very short answer to this question is a resounding "yes!" In fact, if we were somehow forced to choose between a very low quality vegetarian diet and a very high quality non-vegetarian diet, we would pick the high quality non-vegetarian diet ...
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If you look at all types of vegetarian diets as a group, and all research studies of these diets, vitamin B12 is the nutrient most likely to be deficient in this type of eating plan. Adequate B12 intake can be and is a genuine concern if a ...
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Niacin is a blanket term for a family of compounds with vitamin B3 activity. The terms "niacin" and "vitamin B3" can be used interchangeably, and whenever you find either term on our website, we are referring to the same group of compounds. Basic ...
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Yes, intake of vitamin B12 can often be a problem in a vegetarian diet. For example, in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2003-2010, only 55% of vegetarians were determined to meet their daily B12 requirements, in ...
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A free 7-day flexible meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers Freestyle Smart Points.
Happy Saturday, hope everyone is doing great! I just ran my first 5K today and I am over the moon, since I am not a runner. I am also shooting the final lifestyle photos Sunday for my upcoming cookbook, Skinnytaste One and Done (comes out October!). There’s no cover finalized yet, but it’s available for pre-order on Amazon.
If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing free, 7-day flexible healthy meal plans (you can see my previous meal plans here) that are meant as a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc. You should aim for around 1500 calories* a day.
There’s also a precise, organized grocery list that will make grocery shopping so much easier and much less stressful. Save you money and time. You’ll dine out less often, waste less food and you’ll have everything you need on hand to help keep you on track.
Lastly, if you’re on Facebook join my Skinnytaste Facebook Community where everyone’s sharing photos of recipes they are making, you can join here. I’m loving all the ideas everyone’s sharing!
PS – If you want to make your own meal plan, you can search for recipes by course in the index.
Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, are designed to serve 1 while dinners and all meals on Saturday and Sunday are designed to serve a family of 4. Some recipes make enough leftovers for two nights or lunch the next day. While we truly believe there is no one size fits all meal plan, we did our best to come up with something that appeals to a wide range of individuals. Everything is Weight Watchers friendly, I included the updated Weight Watcher Freestyle Points for your convenience, feel free to swap out any recipes you wish or just use this for inspiration!
The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan. I’ve even included brand recommendations of products I love and use often. Cross check your cabinets because many condiments you’ll notice I use often, so you may already have a lot of them.
And last, but certainly not least, this meal plan is flexible and realistic. There’s plenty of wiggle room for cocktails, healthy snacks, dessert and dinner out. And if necessary, you can move some things around to make it work with your schedule. Please let me know if you’re using these plans, this will help me decide if I should continue sharing them!
MONDAY (4/23)
B: Broccoli and Cheese Mini Egg Omelets (1) with 1 cup strawberries (0)
L: Chopped Salad with Shrimp, Blue Cheese and Bacon (7)
D: Veggie Lasagna Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms (6) with an arugula salad* (4)
Totals: Freestyle Points 18, Calories 929**
TUESDAY (4/24)
B: Broccoli and Cheese Mini Egg Omelets (1) with 1 cup strawberries (0)
L: Chopped Salad with Shrimp, Blue Cheese and Bacon (7)
D: Instant Pot Pork Carnitas (3) over 2 cups chopped lettuce (0), 1 ounce avocado (1) and Creamy Cilantro Tomatillo Dressing (1)
Totals: Freestyle Points 13, Calories 843**
WEDNESDAY (4/25)
B: Broccoli and Cheese Mini Egg Omelets (1) with 1 orange (0)
L: LEFTOVER Instant Pot Pork Carnitas (3) over 2 cups chopped lettuce (0), 1 ounce avocado (1) and Creamy Cilantro Tomatillo Dressing (1)
D: Sheet Pan Italian Chicken and Veggie Dinner (8)
Totals: Freestyle Points 14, Calories 920**
THURSDAY (4/26)
B: Broccoli and Cheese Mini Egg Omelets (1) with 1 orange (0)
L: LEFTOVER Instant Pot Pork Carnitas (3) over 2 cups chopped lettuce (0), 1 ounce avocado (1) and Creamy Cilantro Tomatillo Dressing (1)
D: Grilled Steak with Tomatoes, Red Onion and Balsamic (4) and corn on the cob (0) with 2 teaspoons butter (3)
Totals: Freestyle Points 13, Calories 855**
FRIDAY (4/27)
B: 6 ounces nonfat Greek yogurt (0) with ½ cup blueberries (0) and 1 teaspoon honey (1)
L: Orange and Arugula Salad with Red Onion and Gorgonzola (4) topped with 3 ounces leftover steak (3)
D: Broiled Miso Salmon (1) with Asian Chopped Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette (4)
Totals: Freestyle Points 13, Calories 934**
SATURDAY (4/28)
B: Strawberry Peanut Butter Swirl Smoothie Bowls (7) (Double for 4 people)
L: Baked Potato Soup (5)
D: DINNER OUT!
Totals: Freestyle Points 12, Calories 460**
SUNDAY (4/29)
B: Easy Bagel (3) with 2 tablespoons light cream cheese (3) and 1 cup mixed berries (0)
L: Tuna Deviled Eggs (2) with an apple (0)
D: Moroccan Meatballs (6) with 1 cup cauliflower “rice” (0)
Totals: Freestyle Points 14, Calories 1,008**
*Arugula salad includes 1 ½ cup arugula, ½ ounce shaved parmesan and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
**This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate your calorie needs. I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc.
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A Serrano Cilantro Gin and Tonic is a spicy flavor explosion of boozy perfection. The delicious heat of the serrano pepper with herbaceous cilantro and floral gin come together in this highball glass to make a wonderfully balanced drink that will be the star of your next cocktail party!
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Cinco de Mayo is coming up fast, and as it’s one of my favorite days to make all the Mexican-inspired food and drinks, I thought it was high time I made a version of one of my favorite cocktails with a spicy twist.
When I went to Dublin a handful of years ago, I was inspired to make ALL the gin and tonics after having a cilantro gin and tonic. I came back immediately and made my own version of a Cilantro Lime Gin & Tonic to indulge in – long story short I’ve been addicted ever since.
Now I know there are some of you out there who think cilantro tastes like soap. If you are reading this you should probably stop now, unless you want to hear all about my ode to cilantro. It might make you puke. 😉
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