Friday, June 28, 2013

I thought today we would talk about fueling our body.  I was finally successful with my nutrition when I decided to eat to fuel my body rather then eat because something tastes good.  I think before I eat now...
How will this effect my body?
Will this help me reach my long term goals?
Do I need this? OR Do I want this?
Is this a well balanced CLEAN meal? You NEED carbohydrates no matter what the newest fad diet says.  Eat the right carbs at the right times for your body to perform at its best!
Of course there are times I eat something because I want it NOT because I need it but.... that is the exception not the rule.
Consistency is key!
Try this easy clean recipe to fuel your body this summer
Shrimp With Avocado-Mango Salsa
In addition to being a great source of good-for-you fat, avocados are full of fiber and bloat-busting potassium.

Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
·         Vegetable oil cooking spray
·         8 cups baby spinach
·         1 cup couscous
·         1 lb medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
·         1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
·         1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
·         3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
·         1 large mango, peeled and diced
·         1 medium avocado, diced
·         1 medium tomato, diced
·         1/4 cup chopped red onion
·         1/2 jalapeño chile, seeded and finely chopped
·         1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
PREPARATION
1.      Heat grill. Fold four 18-inch-long pieces of foil in half; unfold and coat inside with cooking spray. Place 2 cups spinach in center of 1 half of each piece of foil. Combine couscous with 1/4 cup water; divide evenly among packets, placing on top of spinach. Combine shrimp, 1/4 cup cilantro, oil and 1/2 tsp salt in a bowl. Divide shrimp evenly among packets, placing next to couscous. Fold foil to close and crimp edges to seal; place on grill; close lid; cook until packets are fully puffed, 10 minutes. Combine remaining 1/4 cup cilantro with remaining 1/4 tsp salt, mango, avocado, tomato, onion, jalapeño and lime juice in a bowl. Carefully cut foil to open; stir contents; garnish with salsa before serving.
THE SKINNY

397 calories per serving, 10 g fat (1 g saturated), 52 g carbs, 8 g fiber, 25 g protein

~eat well and keep moving~
xoxo jenn

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