Nutrition • Nikki Kuban Minton

National Tortilla Chip Day!!

Nikki — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 21:30:00 +0000

National Tortilla Chip Day has arrived!! Tortilla chips are my favorite and a much better option when talking about snacks, but they also can be filled with salt, fats, and calories. If you want to enjoy snacking without all the guilt, you have to give this next recipe a try. Baked Tortilla Chips are not only simple to make, they are homemade with only 2 ingredients!! Honestly, they taste fresher and more delicious than any chip out of a bag. Let’s celebrate today with authentic, healthy, baked tortilla chips!!

Ingredients

15 corn tortillas cut into wedges

Nonstick cooking spray

1 tsp. Sea salt

Instructions

Heat oven to 375° F.
Lightly coat both sides of tortillas with spray. Arrange in a single layer on two baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until crisp.
Sprinkle with salt.

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Should You Factor Glycemic Index Into Your Diet?

Nikki — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 16:30:00 +0000

When you hear the letters “GI,” what do you think of? Some may respond with gastroenterology, but today we will discuss a different “GI” and that is the glycemic index. What is the Glycemic Index and how can it affect your diet? Glycemic Index is a system that ranks foods on a scale from 1 to 100 based on their effect on blood-sugar levels. This system is very important to people with diabetes, but can it be helpful for everyone? Check out more about Glycemic Index and incorporating it into your diet in the link below.

Should You Factor Glycemic Index Into Your Diet?

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Copycat Peanut Butter Cups

Nikki — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 19:00:52 +0000

With Valentine’s Day just last week and Easter approaching quickly, there is bound to be lots of candy and chocolate lying around the house. Good for the kids, bad for parents? Maybe there can be a compromise between both kids and parents with this next recipe. Homemade Copycat Peanut Butter Cups is an easy recipe that the family can create together for a fun sweet treat! Made with all-natural ingredients, these gems won’t leave you feeling as guilty as the processed candy filled with unhealthy sugars and fats.

Copycat Peanut Butter Cups

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Peach Melba Cookies & Creamy Shakeology

Nikki — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 21:30:00 +0000

Peach Melba is a french dessert of poached peaches and vanilla ice cream topped with a raspberry sauce… sounds yummy, right? Well, this shake is a replica of that very dessert with a healthy twist!! Don’t worry if it’s not peach season because Peach Melba Cookies & Creamy Shakeology uses frozen peaches in the recipe. Enjoy!!

Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened almond milk

1 cup ice

1 scoop Cookies & Creamy Shakeology

¾ cup sliced frozen peaches

½ tsp. pure vanilla extract

¼ cup fresh raspberries

Instructions

Place almond milk, ice, Shakeology, peaches, and extract in blender; cover. Blend until smooth. Pour into a serving glass.
Garnish with raspberries.

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Valentine’s Day Dessert for Your Special Someone

Nikki — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 19:00:00 +0000

If you are planning a special dinner or maybe a night out, don’t forget to include dessert for your loved ones. This next recipe is a definite winner in my book and is a perfect “date night” recipe. A great way to end the night, Tiramisu Mug Cake is a spin on the traditional dessert with the added chocolate. A rich, decadent, dessert that is simple to make yet so healthy and delicious!!

Tiramisu Mug Cake

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Cafe Latte Shakeology Pudding

Nikki — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 21:30:00 +0000

Pudding is a simple dessert yet so delicious!! Cafe Latte Shakeology Pudding takes pudding to a whole new level full of flavor, creamy texture, and some unexpected ingredients. Wind down your day and start the evening off right with this pudding recipe.

Ingredients

1 scoop Cafe Latte Shakeology

1 large banana, cut into chunks

½ medium ripe avocado

½ cup unsweetened almond milk

½ tsp. ground cinnamon

Instructions

Place Shakeology, banana, avocado, almond milk, and cinnamon in blender; cover. Blend until smooth. (If too thick, add additional almond milk.)
Pour into 2 dessert cups; refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until set. Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.

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National Pizza Day with Cauliflower Crust Pizza!!

Nikki — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Slice up a piece of pizza tonight for National Pizza Day!!! Maybe though, you are trying to eat clean and pizza doesn’t exactly fit into your meal plan. Well good news… pizza can actually be healthy with a few modifications. “Portion Fix creator Autumn Calabrese shares her simple, nutritious recipe for a veggie-packed pizza made on a baked cauliflower crust instead of dough.” Check out her recipe in the link below for cauliflower crust pizza… the best of both worlds!!

Cauliflower Crust Pizza

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27 Healthy Valentine’s Day Treats with Chocolate

Nikki — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 21:30:35 +0000

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so it’s time to show that special someone how much they mean to you. Flowers, cards, stuffed bears, chocolates, may be a few of the ways you shower your loved ones, but how about some homemade treats that are delicious and healthy? Below you will find 27 healthy Valentine’s Day treats for the chocolate lovers in your life. They are easy, homemade, and use all-natural ingredients. Surprise that special someone with one of these yummy treats and show them they are your one and only Valentine!! https://www.eatingwell.com/gallery/7877657/healthy-valentine-treats-with-chocolate/?slide=ba8e1ede-21c5-47a4-b008-e765e2679fd7#ba8e1ede-21c5-47a4-b008-e765e2679fd7

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Chocolate Pecan Cookie Overnight Oats

Nikki — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 16:30:00 +0000

Nothing like waking up to a scrumptious breakfast that is already done the moment you walk into the kitchen. You may be wondering how this is even possible… Well, I’m here to tell you that it is!! Chocolate Pecan Cookie Overnight Oats is a recipe that you are going to want to remember because it is just as delicious as it sounds!! A meal that is completely made ahead of time, ready to get your day started in the morning. Filled with so many flavors, textures, and healthy ingredients, it’s the perfect meal to begin your day.

Chocolate Pecan Cookie Overnight Oats

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13 Myths About Losing Weight to Stop Believing

Nikki — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 19:00:39 +0000

If you are starting a weight-loss journey or have already been on one, then you know that it takes a lot of hard work and discipline to stay dedicated to your weight-loss goals. Life is super busy for all, and sometimes our fitness and nutrition take a back seat to the many other things that seem to take precedent. Finding ways to lose weight in “a quick fix or a one-size-fits-all solution”, doesn’t always work for everyone and you should be aware of some of these weight-loss myths before getting started. Check out 13 weight-loss myths in the link below… I hope this helps you with your journey!!

13 Myths About Losing Weight to Stop Believing, Now

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