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Binders for your recipes

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I posted my binders the other day but also sent this video to Nutrionist to share with them why I contact them all the time to help convert recipes. I just received this email which made my day. One of my goals as a coach is to help people lose weight and get healthy for a lifetime but I never want this awesome program to become ”eat the food lose the weight “. Finding good recipes that are compliant to help people not get bored or frustrated is very important; I believe to.  ... And a great healthy meal to share with the whole family. That’s why you may see me post recipes or comment on posts. Keep up the great work your doing on your health journey and keep looking for a new recipe from me around the corner.  My name is Lindsey and I am a Dietetic Technician with Nutrition Support with OPTAVIA®. I hope you are doing well! Thank you for sending in your video; we love hearing your positive feedback! I’m so glad to see you have put together such an arsenal of recipes! You are...

lemon cheescake my way

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LEMON CHEESCAKE                           1 serving   1/2 leaner protein 1 fueling 2 condiments     5.3 oz. plain  low fat Greek yogurt = 1/2  leaner protein 1 lemon zest fueling chopped up into about 8 pieces = 1 fueling  1 teaspoon lemon zest Barleans = 2 condiments mix it all together and chill for about 30 minutes. ok here is the skinny on Barleans; if you are needing fish oils in your diet this is the way to go. Yes you can take a fish oil pill or better yet eat fresh fish. But I know some people don't eat enough or any fish. Totally no fishy taste and soooo yummy. check out their web site for more flavors. www.barleans.com The ones that are 35 calories like this lemon 1/2 = 1 condiment the ones that are 70 calories 1 Tablespoon = 1 healthy fat if you are not sure when looking at all of them call Nutrionist and ask them....

zuchinni tortilla shell

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  (makes 4 servings)   each servings provides 2 greens 2 condiments 1 healthy fat   4 cups grated fresh zucchini ( if you use frozen squeeze of the water if fresh sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10 minutes then rinse and squeeze out the water 1 egg 1/2 cup reduced fat mixed cheese 1/4 cup plus 1/2 tablespoon almond flour 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon cumin     mix all ingredients together and divide into 4 mounds on a cookie sheet that has parchment paper sprayed with nonstick spray Pat each mound down to thin evenly but no hole circles.     cook at 400 for about 20 minutes  

Zucchini pizza casserole

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8 servings each serving provides 2/3 lean 2 green 1 3/4 condiment 4 cups grated Zucchini 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1/2 cup reduced fat parmesan cheese 2 cups reduced fat shredded mozzarella cheese 1 lb. raw 85-94% lean ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onions 1 1/2 cups Rao's tomato sauce 1 cup green or red pepper preheat oven to 400. Place zucchini in colander and sprinkle with salt. let stand for 10 minutes then squeeze out as much water as possible. Combine zucchini with the eggs, parmesan and 1/2 the mozzarella. Press into a greased 13x9 baking casserole pan. Bake 20 minutes. In a large saucepan cook beef and onions till meat is no longer pink. Drain. Add tomato sauce to the meat mixture and spread over zucchini mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and add the peppers. Bake until heated thru; about 20 minutes.

Mock coffee cheesecake

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lemon poppyseed muffin hack

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Lemon poppyseed muffins Makes 2 servings 1 fueling 1/2 healthy fat ... 3 condiments 1 vanilla shake 1 Golden pancake 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 3 tablespoon liquid egg substitute 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon poppyseed 1 teas lemon extract 1 teaspoon lemon zest Mix all together well and bake in sprayed donut pan for 15 at 350.                

curried riced cauliflower with shrimp lean and green

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I’m a curry lover and this hit the spot.

Garlic shrimp and zucchini

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1 serving  Each serving provides  1 leanest  3 condiments  3 greens  2 healthy fats 9 oz uncooked shrimp 1 tsp olive oil ½ Tbs light butter 1 tsp minced garlic 1 1/2 tsp fresh squeezed lemon juice 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes  1/2 teaspoons fresh parsley chopped  1 Tbs parmesan cheese 1 cup zucchini noodles 1/2 cup grape tomatoes  Cook your shrimp in a frying pan with the 1 teaspoon olive oil. After it’s pink quickly add all the remaining ingredients ( except the parmesan cheese which is to sprinkle on top after it’s plated) ;  and toss in pan. Remember to not have mushy Znoodles the tip is to not over cook and put in at the last minute. Put on your dish and sprinkle on the fresh Parmesan cheese. 

Spagetti Squash Lasagna Casserole

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Ok I made 4 lean and green meals ready to go. I used this recipe but divided it into 4 oven proof dishes to make sure. Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Casserole Ingredients: 4 lb spaghetti squash - you will only need 4 cups 8 oz part skim ricotta 8 oz reduced fat mozzarella cheese, divided 2 tbsp egg beaters 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese 2 cups Italian diced tomatoes with less than 5 g of carbs per 1/2 cup, divided 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/8 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 2 tsp olive oil 6 oz Jennie O Italian seasoned ground turkey, cooked or make your own seasoned meat Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prick squash with fork or metal skewer and roast in oven for an hour or until it seems soft when you press on it. (Microwave it for a MUCH faster meal, I did! Same result) Take it out and leave on the counter until cool. When squash is cool, cut in half and scoop out the seeds and discard. Use a fork or spoon to scoop out the rest of the squash and set aside in a bowl. Me...

easy peazy chicken alfredo

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Ok a friend of mine Melodie Behnke created this dish and I could literally eat it every day for my lean and green meal. It was approved and broke down from the Nutrionist today. Hi Melodie,   Makes 1 serving Per serving 1 Lean 3 Green 2 ½ Condiments   1 ½ Cup spaghetti squash ½ Cup unsweetened cashew milk 1 wedge lite laughing cow cheese 1 ounce reduced fat Mexican cheese ½ Teaspoon garlic powder 3 ounces cooked chicken breast 1 ½ ounces reduced fat Mexican cheese

sweet potato pecan muffin

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                                  (4 servings) Each serving provides 1 fueling 1 healthy fat 1 condiment 2  pkg. sweet potatoes 2 pkg. spiced gingerbread 6 tablespoons liquid egg substitute ¼ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 ⅓ oz. chopped pecans Preheat oven to 350. Prepare sweet potatoes as directions on the packet. Let cool slightly. In a bowl combine sweet potatoes and remaining ingredients except the pecans which will be added on top. Divide mixture into pre sprayed muffins tin into 8 spots.Top with the pecans and bake for 20 minutes

cream of curry broccoli soup

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Today’s creation.  Cream of curry broccoli soup.  1 mashed potato =1 fueling 1/2 cup steamed broccoli = 1 green 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1 condiment I added a little more water then directions to make it into a soup.  

AVOCADO CHICKEN SALAD SPREAD

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This is so awesome in lettuce leaves My name is Kayleigh and I am a Dietetic Technician with Nutrition Support with OPTAVIA®. I would be happy to assist you today. Here is the breakdown of your recipe: Makes 4 servings Per serving 1 Leaner 1 Healthy 2 Condiment 4- 6 ounce cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast 6 ounces avocado ¼ Cup chopped onion 4 Teaspoon lime juice 2 Tablespoon dried cilantro

BBQ chicken pizza lean and green

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Had to try my new pizza cutter so it was pizza day.

popsicle fueling

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Got the flu or just hot during the coming summer weather. Stay on track on the program by eating your meals as a Popsicle. I made these today with the ready made shakes. It made 2 big Popsicles. Eat them both for a total of 1 meal. Wow got to like that!!! You can use other flavor shakes to just add cold water and mix with the Optavia protein powder shake. Remember all Popsicles makers are different in sizes; always just use all the shake.  

thai peanut chicken pizza

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This one is a keeper. I substituted the bean sprouts for some grated zucchini I had and used a few red onion instead of the green onion. The last picture is my pizza and my sons pizza; mine please!!! 1 Complete Lean and Green Meal with 2 1/2 Condiments and 1 Snack

Asian salmon lean and green

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Best Asian salmon dinner ever. Salad 1 cup shredded cabbage= 2 greens 1/2 cup chopped red peppers= 1 green Dressing: 1 tablespoon Newman’s own sesame ginger salad dressing = 1/2 condiment 1 tablespoon pb2= 1/2 snack Mix and mix with greens 5 oz salmon = lean I had seasoning on top  

BBQ chicken sandwich

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Ok so today I decided to split my lean and green up. I had a rotisserie chicken cooked so I shredded it all up and prepped it into portions. Then I had 3 of my 6 oz of chicken with 1 cup of lettuce and my healthy fat of salad dressing. Fast forward to dinner I made my potatoes fueling into waffles buns Heated the remaining 3 oz of my chicken up with 2 teaspoon sugar free bbq sauce And 1 cup steamed green beans. BBQ chicken sandwich yummy.