- Salmon is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids (along with most fish). Substitute your red cuts of meat with fish such salmon (tuna is another great option as well. It’s recommended that you eat foods with Omega-3 fatty acids at least twice a week for a healthy heart!
- Blueberries contain beta-carotene, which is an antioxidant that can improve your heart’s health. Additionally, it boosts your immune system to prevent your body from being vulnerable to sickness. Blueberries are also high in fiber.
- Spinach is high in potassium and folic acid which both defend against high blood pressure. Spinach is overall a great addition to your diet because of all the nutrients it provides. Substitute your iceberg lettuce with spinach.
- Oatmeal has been show to lower cholesterol and reduce the chance of heart disease. Since it’s a whole grain, it’s fiber content is high and can prevent weight gain.
- Brown rice is high in fiber, niacin, and magnesium. Switching from white rice to brown rice may reduce your chances of diabetes since white rice does not contain the nutrient dense parts of the grain. Eat some brown rice with steamed veggies for dinner.
- Carrots contain alpha-carotene and fiber. Alpha-carotene is a powerful anti-oxidant which fights against heart disease. It’s been studied that alpha-carotene supplements do not provide the same effects against heart disease in comparison of carrots.
- Nuts contain the heart healthy monosaturated fats with low levels of saturated fats. They’re full of vitamins and minerals that can prevent heart disease. Nuts are a great alternative compared to chips, pretzels, and other salty snacks.
(via coffee-and-control)
(via 135to120pounds)
Healthy Baked Chicken Nuggets!
- 16 oz (2 large) skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into even bite sized pieces
- salt and pepper to taste (I used paprika instead of salt)
- 2 tsp olive oil (I used canola oil)
- 6 tbsp whole wheat Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp Panko bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese (I omitted this, I HATE parmesan!)
- olive oil spray (I used butter spray)
Preheat oven to 425°. Spray a baking sheet with olive oil spray. Put the olive oil in one bowl and the breadcrumbs, panko and parmesan cheese in another. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then put in the bowl with the olive oil and mix well so the olive oil evenly coats all of the chicken. Put a few chunks of chicken at a time into the breadcrumb mixture to coat, then on the baking sheet. Lightly spray the top with olive oil spray then bake 8 - 10 minutes. Turnover then cook another 4 - 5 minutes or until cooked though.
Not only are these amazing, but they look exactly like the picture on the website (click my picture for the link!). Seriously, they’re so delicious you guys, OH and the website has the nutritional info!!
Holy mother of Mozart, you’re not wrong about them looking delicious! Definitely going to save this recipe and try it out this week sometime!
Chris and I are making these on Tuesday, enough said.
(Source: callmemoprah)
(Source: findbeautyinyourbones, via acciohealthylifestyle)
(Source: the-milk-co, via flatbellywanted)
(Source: berryhealthy, via fitfitfitness)
(via lovefitspo)
(via flatbellywanted)

