Last’s weeks post (Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken) was so popular that I figured I’d post another one of my wife’s favorite recipes. This one I really love when she makes. The egg is optional. If you want to ratchet up the protein add more scrambled or hard boiled egg whites. Continue reading “Butternut Squash and Barley Salad”→
My ongoing and epic saga to to cut carbs and increase protein continues of late. I have previously discussed why low carb diets are effective (Maybe A Calorie Isnt. Just a Calorie) and why getting enough protein is so difficult and important (Pro Protein). Check out those posts to get the dish on those topics. Speaking of a dish, I have decided to substitute salad with tuna and feta for my lunch. This is a great option for many reasons. Continue reading “Mediterranean Tuna Salad”→
The beauty of fish is the protein. Getting enough protein in our current cultural food environment is extremely difficult and fish is one of the best sources. If you want more on the importance of protein for your diet see my earlier post Pro Protein.
In honor of turkey day, I thought I’d repost one of my favorite recipes. I’m always struggling to find adequate sources of protein which is not always easy to do in our carbohydrate flooded society. Having a diet that has a high percentage of calories from protein has many advantages (See my post Pro Protein for more details). Continue reading “Zucchini Turkey Burgers”→
This one, like most of the recipes I post, comes from my favorite recipe website skinnytaste.com. I am a huge fan of adding tuna to salads. Getting enough protein in the diet is hugely important because it will curb your appetite and decrease the urge to snack on high carb gut-busting junk food in between meals. Continue reading “Mayo Free Tuna Salad”→
My wife made super delicious turkey burgers the other day and, after I checked the nutrition facts, I decided I had to post a recipe on the site. I’m always struggling to find adequate sources of protein which is not always easy to do in our carbohydrate flooded society. Having a diet that has a high percentage of calories from protein has many advantages (See my post Pro Protein for more details). Continue reading “Turkey Burgers With Zucchini”→
My wife made this one for dinner tonight and it was really yummy. It also was a good source of protein. Check out my prior posts to see why that’s important:
Last’s weeks post (Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken) was so popular that I figured I’d post another one of my wife’s favorite recipes. This one I really love when she makes. The egg is optional. If you want to ratchet up the protein add more scrambled or hard boiled egg whites. Continue reading “Butternut Squash and Barley Salad” 
