Zucchini Turkey Burgers!

I found this recipe at SkinnyTaste.com and I had to try it!...I'm not a great cook so I was VERY surprised how good these turned out! They are super easy and make for a great meal prep meal for dinners and lunches :)

Ingredients:

1 package of ground turkey

1 zucchini (grated)

1 Tbsp of chopped red onion

1/4 Cup of whole wheat or low sodium bread crumbs

1 Clove garlic (grated)

Pinch of sea salt (optional)

Pinch of pepper

*I tried adding Cilantro the 2nd time I made these :) Spice it up!

Tomato Salad:

Chopped tomatoes

Chopped red onion

1 Tbsp olive oil

Splash of balsamic vinegar

*cubed mozzarella bites optional 

Directions:

-Grate the Zucchini and Garlic ----Ok funny confession --- First time I peeled my entire zucchini because I didn't read the directions correctly...didn't come out so well...oh my novice chef skills!

Trust me, Grate it- it's better!!

-Chop red onion

-Mix in bread crumbs, pepper, salt, chopped onion in a large bowel and mix

-Make into 5-6 small patties on a large plate and flatten out

-Heat a skillet or large pan on the stove to medium heat and spray with non-stick spray ( I use Coconut Oil Spray)

-Place about 3 patties in the skillet and cook 4-5 mins on each side

-You can make the Tomato Salad for the top like I did using chopped red onions, tomatoes, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. 

-Or you can simply add whole wheat bun, ketchup, or sliced avocados :) 

ENJOY!!

Nutrition info from SkinnnyTastes.com:

(I didn't use salt so sodium may vary) 

Servings: 5 • Serving Size: 1 burger • Old Pts: 3 • Weight Watchers Points+: 4

Calories: 161 • Fat: 7 g • Protein: 18 g • Carbs: 4.5 g • Fiber: 1 g • Sugar: 1 g

Sodium: 385 mg • Cholesterol: 65 mg

3 Day Sueprfood Detox Cleanse!

Alright, It's confession time! 

This weekend I had a great time celebrating with friends and family and had 4 rounds of graduation celebrations! The festivities kicked off Thursday evening and included many heavy dinners and lunches out as well as too many celebratory drinks! By Sunday I was feeling pretty blah and my wedding ring was way too tight!

Like everyone else, I give into temptations and I don't always follow my own "meal plans"...let's be honest- life happens!

I won't let my weekend of indulgence throw me off my track to success. I won't let it become my new normal! I'm leading a group of women to better health through good clean eating and fitness and this helps me stay accountable! I enjoyed myself this weekend but I  am committed to making better choices and getting back to my clean eating plan! 

Another motivator for me is the fact that we are going to spend the Memorial Day weekend at the beach! Now, I'm not saying I'm fat, but you know how you feel when it's time to put on that tiny bikini and you don't feel your best?! Well after this weekend of Italian meals and martinis...It's time for a "Detox".

I've been hearing amazing things about this 3 day superfood cleanse so I decided to give it a try to detox my system :)

 The best thing is that with this cleanse...I get to eat REAL food! It's not about starving or depriving myself, this 3 day "Detox" is about adding in super-dense nutrients and clean food!

I'll share my daily results with u guys in 3 days and include my before and after photos and inches!

If you want to learn more about my cleanse or want to join me.. Email me - sara_petrucci@yahoo.com or comment below and I'll give you more details!

This is the plan I am following! If you want to learn more about Shakeology and all of it's greatness -- Click Here!

Cilantro Lime Crock-Pot Chicken

Cilantro Lime Crock-Pot Chicken

As those of you who know or follow me know, I’m a busy girl always on the go! In my quest to eat healthy whole food meals, I've discovered how amazing a crock-pot can be. 

It allows me to make easy meals for the whole week and I just have to throw all the ingredients in, let it cook, and enjoy! Perfect for a busy girl who wants to eat healthy (and who maybe isn't the best cook!).

I came across this super easy meal a few weeks ago and decided to give it a try! Not only did it taste great, it made a week’s worth of healthy lunches/dinners which helped me stay on track during a busy work week!

Seriously, try this Cilantro Lime Crock-pot Chicken recipe and you won’t be sorry! Plus it can be eaten in a variety of ways….alone, over brown rice, rolled up in tortillas, with salsa,….the ideas are endless!

Ingredients:

-Chicken breasts – I used ~2 lbs but you can use however much you want to make!

-3 limes

-Chicken broth – I used the low sodium for a healthier option!

-Fresh Cilantro

-Black pepper

-Onions – chopped

-Garlic Powder (optional)

Directions:

-Lay chicken breasts into the bottom of the pot

-Cover with chicken broth ( I filled my pot almost half way)

-Squeeze lime juice over the mix – (I got tired of squeezing mine and I threw them into my juicer for extra lime juice)

-Chop up about half an onion and add it to the mix

-Add in black pepper, salt (I don’t add salt but you can), garlic powder

-Lay fresh cilantro leaves/stalks over

-Keep lid closed (allows for better moisture to remain in the chicken)

-Cook on low for approx. 5 hours

*Hint- At about 4 hours I shredded the chicken using 2 forks so that I could have shredded chicken and it allows for the juices to penetrate more!

You can also add in more broth throughout the week for added moisture!

ENJOY!!

How I make my daily Shakeology!

I've been a fan of Shakeology for years and I've tried to find a comparison and just have not been able to.  I never drank it daily as intended but I started drinking Shakeology daily about 2.5 months ago now as a personal "challenge" to see what all the hype was about first hand. 
I've always been very interested in nutrition and what I put in my body but I wasn't expecting all the benefits that came along with drinking this shake daily! 
Since starting to drink it daily, I've noticed:
1) Reduced cravings for sweets 2) Reduced cravings for caffeine 3) Improved digestion and regularity (big issue for me in the past) 4) Improved SLEEP! (HUGE issue for me in the past) 5) Increased focus and stamina during long work hours 6) More glowing skin!  7) Dry scalp no longer an issue! (embarrassing but true!)
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