Southwest salad

Salads are quick & easy and oh-so-good-for-you when done right. I use spinach instead of lettuce. Spinach is a super food, so knock yourself out with it. And I use salsa as my dressing to save a ton on calories & sodium. Pre-make to enjoy for the entire week (just add the salsa before eating)!

Ingredients (for 5 salads):
-2 bags organic spinach
-1 can black beans
-1 container cherry tomatoes
-1/2 cucumber
-1/2 can artichokes (in water)
-1/4 c 2% cheddar cheese per salad
-1/2 c green salsa per salad
-5 grilled boneless, skinless chicken tenderloin

Total calories: 325

Italian scramble

Looks kind of gross, but it's tasty. Just sizzle some turkey pepperoni in a skillet and then add the eggs. Let them firm up a bit & add tomatoes. Top with feta just before finished until softened.

Ingredients:
-1 serving of turkey pepperoni
-2 large eggs
-1 serving feta cheese
-1/4 c canned stewed tomatoes

Total calories: 300

Chicken Pasta Salad

Refreshing salad to make for the summer. You can also use tuna instead of chicken. Enjoy!

Ingredients (makes 4 servings):
-2 c whole wheat pasta (I used Ronzoni penne)
-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
-1/2 cucumber, chopped
-1/2 can artichokes (reserve 2 tbsp liquid for dressing)
-1 red pepper, chopped
-1 c cherry tomatoes, halved
-8 oz. 0% Fage Greek yogurt
-pepper, parsley, oregano for yogurt dressing

Total calories: 310

Too hot for oatmeal? Try muesli.

Oatmeal & the humidity have you sweating in the morning? Try this prepare-the-night-before breakfast for a great start to your day. It's loaded with all kinds of goodness--oats, barley, almonds, sunflower seeds, flaxseed & walnuts. A tip, soak the muesli overnight in the frig to absorb the milk.

Ingredients:
-3/4 c Bob's Red Mill Muesli
-1/2 c skim milk
-strawberries & blueberries

Total calories: 315

I heart breakfast.

A little bigger breakfast than usual, but I love a big breakfast.

Ingredients:
-2, 3/4 c servings of Bran Flakes
-1 small banana
-.25 c blueberries
-.25 c strawberries
-skim milk
-2 slices Pepperidge Farms Cinn. Raisin whole-wheat toast
-1 tbsp almond butter
-loose-leaf chai masala tea w/ skim milk & stevia

Total calories: 679