Chips, fries, bread, rice, noodles. Since these carb-heavy items can spike blood sugar, when eating to be Metabolically Efficient, we “periodize nutrients” based on your individual goals. But that doesn’t mean that you have to give up your dreams of pasta and fried rice. Get started with these 11 substitutes for simple carbohydrates that work […]
Carrot Cake Chia Pudding Parfait
Carrot Cake Chia Pudding Parfait – recipe courtesy of Kristen Larimer Makes 1 serving 1 recipe Carrot Cake Chia Pudding 1/2 medium carrot, finely grated 3 ounces whole fat, plain Greek yogurt (I used Sohha Tangy Savory Yogurt) 1 tablespoon unsweetened flaked coconut 1/4 ounce hazelnuts, toasted and crushed 1/2 tablespoon dried cranberries 1/2 teaspoon […]
Smoothie In A Bowl!
One of my friends/athletes created this recipe – and its amazing! I love when athletes create fun Metabolically Efficient meals!! Side note: She does freeze the coconut milk in ice cube trays and then adds it in – I also added some chia seeds to my version – this is a recipe you will want […]
Amazing Beef “Burritos”
This recipe is pretty easy – sub out fish or pork, or chicken for the beef if you prefer! Serves 4 – adapted from Paleo Grubs For the salsa 2 Roma tomatoes, diced and seeded 1 medium cucumber, diced 3 green onions, chopped 3 tbsp cilantro, chopped 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Juice of […]
Baked Eggs in Avacado
Super easy for a quick lunch or dinner – even breakfast! Recipe adapted from Paleo Grubs Serves 1 or 2 depending on appetite! Ingredients 1 medium or large avocado 2 small eggs salt, black pepper to taste Instructions Preheat oven to 425 F. Slice avocado in half and remove pit. Scoop out about 1 tablespoon […]
Spicy Fish Taco Bowls
Spicy Fish Taco Bowls WIth Cilantro Lime Slaw For the Slaw: ¼ cup oil ¼ cup water ½ cup chopped green onions ½ cup cilantro leaves 1-2 cloves garlic ½ teaspoon salt juice of 2 limes ½ cup sour cream, Greek yogurt, or mayo 3-4 cups shredded purple and green cabbage For the Fish […]
Mac ‘n Cheese – the ME way!
Missing Mac & Cheese? Try this – add some lean protein to round out the meal! 227 calories 20.7 g fat, 9 g carbs, 2.5 g protein Ingredients 1 ½ heads Cauliflower 2 T. Grass-fed Butter or coconut oil ½ t. Real Salt ¼ C. Water 2 T. Grass-fed Butter or coconut oil 1 small Yellow Squash (Summer squash), cut […]
Mongolian Beef
Looking for a great change for dinner? Mongolian Beef for eating Metabolically Efficient is the answer! This is a 3:1 meal – I personally would either cut down or eliminate the honey which would make it a 2:1 meal. Serve with Cauli Rice! http://www.yummy.com.ph/2016/01/paleo-mongolian-beef.html?m=1
Recipe For Parmesan Chicken
Recipe for Parmesan Chicken – adapted from Stupid Easy Paleo For the sauce: Make your favorite pasta sauce, or purchase a jar of Organic Sauce – look at the label and find one low in sugar – I personally love Muir Glen sauces For the chicken: 2 pounds of chicken – breasts or thighs 1-1/2 cup almond […]
Paleo English Muffins
These paleo english muffins take only 2 minutes in the microwave and are a great grain free addition to your breakfast. They are delicious! Author: Gina Matsoukas Serves: 1 Macronutrients: Carbs 10.4, Protein 13.3, Fat 26.8 Ingredients: ¼ cup almond or cashew flour 1 tablespoon coconut flour ¼ teaspoon baking soda ⅛ teaspoon kosher […]