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How To Combine Foods For Optimal Health

Combining Foods for Optimal Health In seeing patients every day, we inevitably have to focus on nutrition and combining macronutrients for health and vitality. This can be a little more advanced because we are now discussing combining your carbs, proteins and fats in the most optimal way for weight loss and energy. This is beneficial […]

Chicken Breasts with Tomatoes and Olives

Ingredients THE 5 INGREDIENTS: 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 cup multicolored cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 3 tablespoons oil and vinegar dressing, divided 20 olives, halved 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese Preparation Prepare grill to medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black […]

Marinated Chicken Cooked Under a Brick

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped shallots 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce 6 garlic cloves, minced 1 (4-pound) whole chicken Cooking spray […]

Garlic-Chipotle Chicken Tacos

Ingredients 1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic 1 tablespoon minced chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided 1 pound chicken cutlets 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided Cooking spray 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 small red bell pepper, quartered 1 small green bell pepper, quartered 1 small Vidalia […]

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Jerk Chicken and Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers

Ingredients 1/3 cup sliced green onions, divided 1/3 cup chopped shallots, divided 1 tablespoon brown sugar 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 4 garlic cloves 1 large serrano chile, stemmed 8 bone-in chicken thighs, skinned 1/4 teaspoon salt Cooking spray 1/3 cup (3 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese […]

Grilled Herb-Coated Chicken Breasts

Ingredients 3/4 cup Herbed Lemon-Buttermilk Dressing 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives 1 teaspoon canola oil 1 teaspoon honey Cooking spray Combine Herbed Lemon-Buttermilk Dressing and chicken in a large zip-top plastic bag. […]

Grilled Chicken with Tomato-Avocado Salad

Ingredients 1/4 cup nonfat buttermilk 3 tablespoons canola mayonnaise 2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon minced shallots 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme 1 teaspoon cider vinegar 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1 garlic clove, minced 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves Cooking spray 1 1/2 tablespoons olive […]

Grilled Miso-Marinated Filet Mignon

Ingredients 3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions 2 tablespoons miso (soybean paste) 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil 4 (4-ounce) beef tenderloin steaks, trimmed Cooking spray Preparation 1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add steaks […]

Argentinean Oak-Planked Beef Tenderloin with Chimichurri Sauce

Ingredients STEAK: 1 (15 x 6 1/2 x 3/8-inch) oak grilling plank 4 (4-ounce) beef tenderloin steaks, trimmed (3/4 inch thick) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper SAUCE: 3/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium […]

Adobo Flank Steak with Summer Corn-and-Tomato Relish

Ingredients STEAK: 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 whole cloves 1 (7-ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 2 teaspoons brown sugar 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 garlic clove, peeled 1 (1 1/4-pound) flank steak, trimmed Cooking spray RELISH: 2 cups fresh corn […]