This four-week meal plan will stoke your fat-burning fire and support your get-lean goals — without cravings or deprivation!The problem with most meal plans is that they drastically eliminate macronutrients or slash calories so much that you’re unable to resist the magnetic pull of that darned office doughnut box.But as every savvy Oxygen woman knows,...
Broccoli's little cousin is getting some serious love. Try these tasty new recipes that feature this superfood.For years, cauliflower has played second string to its flashier cousin, broccoli, but with scads of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and a glut of research proving its cancer-fighting properties, cauliflower can now assert superfood prowess. Try cauliflower one of...
Bison MeatballsIngredients1 lb ground bison1/2 cup white onion, diced2 tbsp black olives, diced1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced2 large garlic cloves, diced1 tbsp Dijon mustard1 tsp basilSea salt and pepper, to taste1 tbsp olive oil1 jar (24 oz) unsalted tomato sauce (organic, if possible)InstructionsIn a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix together with your hands.In...
Bikini-Ready SoupReady in: 45 minutesMakes: 6 servingsIngredients1 tsp olive oil1 yellow onion1 celery stalk2 - 4 cloves of garlic, finely diced2 large pieces of fresh ginger, finely dicedChili powder or fresh chili, to taste1/2 large avocado1 lb cherry tomatoes1 cup low-sodium chicken stock3 cups of water2 handfuls fresh spinachSea salt and freshly ground black pepper,...
Bean BrowniesReady in: 45 minutesMakes: 20 servingsIngredientsDry3/4 cup whole wheat flour1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1/4 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp sea salt1/3 cup SucanatWet1 cup canned or boiled black beans, drained and mashed1/3 cup canola oil2 medium eggs2 egg whites2 tsp vanilla extract1 tbsp unsweetened applesauceInstructionsPreheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8"x8" baking pan with parchment...
Basil Watermelon GazpachoReady in: 1 hour 15 minutesMakes: 4 servingsIngredients4 cups watermelon, diced2 cups cucumbers, peeled and diced2 cups red bell pepper, finely diced1/4 cup red onion, minced1/4 cup basil, minced1/4 cup parsley, minced1/4 cup red wine vinegar1/4 tsp sea saltInstructionsBlend half of the watermelon, cucumbers, pepper, onion basil and parsley, along with the vinegar...
Ginger and jalepeno give these delicious meatballs a spicy kick!These Asian meatballs are one of my favorite recipes to bring to parties, to have out as appetizers. And if you’re a football fan I am all about throwing a good football party and I promise you, people will not know they are healthy and everyone...
Tender and juicy, these pork chops stuffed with sun-dried tomatoes make a delicious and satisfying meal.Sun-Dried Tomato Stuffed Pork ChopsMakes: 4 servingsServing Size: 1 stuffed pork chopTotal Time: 30 minutesHands-On Time: 15 minutesIngredients4 boneless, center-cut pork chops (4 ounces each)½ medium onion, finely chopped (1 cup)2 thin slices whole-grain bread, cubed (1 cup)8 prunes, diced...
Tired of spending your hard-earned dollars on expensive protein shakes? Don’t worry, this postworkout protein wrap has got you covered!Planning, as you know, is one of the most crucial parts of your workout success. If you don’t plan out your workouts wisely, you’re likely to have one of two things happen: A, miss the workout...
Use these science-backed strategies to kick this habit once and for all.When it comes to trimming down, counting your calories used to be the go-to plan. Thankfully, a new era of research has been steadily pounding nails into this antiquated calorie-counting coffin. Case in point: A study by researchers at the Stanford University School of...