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Wednesday, August 27th, 2008Caribbean Roast Salmon with Salsa Topping on a Bed of Black Beans and Veggies
Makes 2 (4-block) meals
Vegetables
5 FAT
3 1/3 t olive oil
2 t chopped jarred garlic
2 CARBS
4 cups Frozen mixed veggies (your favorites!)
2 T Cajun Spcie mix
5 CARBS
1 1/4 cups Black beans, drained
Juice of 2 limes
Salt and pepper to taste
Salmon
8 Protein, 3 FAT
Two 6-oz Salmon [...]
What’s for Dinner?
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008Baked Greek Shrimp and Feta with a Dill Cucumber Salad
thanks to Cheryl for all of the fabulous veggies she brought in today, I will have plenty of cucumbers for this one!
Makes 2 (4-block) meals
Shrimp
2 Protein, 6 1/2 Fat
1/2 cup crumbled reduced fat feta cheese
6 Protein, 1 1/2 Fat
9 oz large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 [...]
Autumn Chicken in Cider Sauce with Roasted Vegetables
Monday, August 25th, 2008Makes 2 (4-block) meals
Roasted Vegetables
1 CARB
4 cups frozen broccoli, carrot, and cauliflower combo
2 T chopped jarred garlic
6 FAT
4 t extra-virgin olive oil
½ t dried thyme
½ t dried basil
½ t dried oregano
Salt and pepper
Chicken
½ cup frozen chopped onions
1 T chopped jarred garlic
salt and pepper to taste
8 Protein, 2 FAT
8 oz fresh chicken [...]
Shopping List for this Weeks Menus
Sunday, August 24th, 2008It’s a good idea to buy extra of the staple items so you are ready for anything.
This Weeks List of Ingredients.
Proteins
21 oz Fresh Chicken Tenderloins
Reduced –fat feta cheese (1/2 cup)
31 oz large raw shrimp
Two 6-ounce salmon fillets
Non-fat grated Parm Cheese
6 oz Fat-free Mozzarella cheese
6 slices Turkey Bacon
Skim Milk Ricotta Cheese (1/2 [...]
What’s on YOUR Menu this Week?
Sunday, August 24th, 2008Here is a list of what’s cooking at the Brown’s house this week! All ZONE of course!
Sunday is a great day to plan for the week ahead which in turn makes your eating choices easier and healthier!
Recipes from “ZONE Meals in Seconds” by Dr. Barry Sears and Lynn Sears
ENJOY!
1 Autumn Chicken in Cider Sauce [...]
Turkey with Balsamic Vinegar
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008This new Zone™ Italian recipe is easy to prepare, delicious, and will help you stay In the Zone™. The recipe is full of crisp, healthy summer vegetables that will make a colorful arrangement on your plate. The turkey is simple and quick to cook, the vegetables only need to be chopped, and then already you [...]
ZONE: Pork Fillet with Fennel
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008This new Zone™ Italian recipe is balanced with a precise amount of macronutrients to help you stay In the Zone™. Pork tenderloin is a good source of lean protein; adequate amounts of protein help you from getting hungry by stimulating the release of glucagon, which keeps blood sugar in a healthy range by releasing stored [...]
Chicken Waldorf Salad with Yogurt, Blue Cheese and Chive Dressing
Tuesday, August 12th, 2008Makes 4, 4-block meals
Blue Cheese Dressing
1 Protein, 1 Carb
½ cup organic low-fat yogurt
6 Proteins
6oz Crumbled blue cheese
1 Carb
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 t freeze dried chives
¼ t ground black pepper
¼ t finely ground sea salt (optional)
Chicken Waldorf Salad
1 Carb
10 cups romaine lettuce
9 Proteins
9 oz of cooked, cubed, chicken breast meat
[...]
Zone Meals in Seconds
Sunday, August 10th, 2008I highly recommend this cook book by Dr. Barry Sears and Lynn Sears. I got mine from Amazon.com for @ $2 used! A great buy and lots of great recipes. There is also a section in there about kids on the zone….great information to get your kids on the right path too!
I [...]
Journals
Wednesday, August 6th, 2008Two nights ago, I had a handful of M&M’s. In fact, I can tell you I ate seven of the peanut kind, which is my favorite. Under normal circumstances, I would’ve simply grabbed a bunch, mindlessly eaten them while talking to a colleague and forgotten them entirely.
Instead, I know the specific number I ate because [...]