Veggie Versions

Roast in 450 degree oven for 10-15 minutes. I like my vegetables with a slight crunch (not too soggy) … Season with 21 seasoning salute (Trader Joe’s), ginger, cayenne pepper, garlic, crushed red pepper. Add lemon slices.

Cheating for Cupcakes

After 12 days of clean eating; I couldn’t decide on which flavor to indulge in. Needless to say; I tasted them all

Tasty Egg Bake

I used 2 ramekins sprayed with EVOO olive oil spray. Instead of using the entire egg, I opted for 3 egg whites and 1 egg yolk. I added sautéed onions, red, green, yellow peppers … Baby spinach leaves and sliced baby tomatoes. Seasoned with dry basil, cayenne pepper, paprika and 21 seasoning. Topped with Parmesan or cheddar cheese. Bake in 400 degree oven (place ramekins on baking sheet) for 20-25 minutes. Add other ingredients for variety. Be creative!

Just a salad

Nothing fancy today

The First Seven Days

A few of the meals from the 17 day diet. All prepared by me. You have to be extra creative when you eliminate most carbs and sugars. 9 days to go!

Salmon with roasted cauliflower and broccoli Day6

Salmon seasoned with organic no-salt seasoning and Trader Joe’s taco seasoning mix. Lemon slices. Roasted broccoli and cauliflower seasoned with no-salt seasoning and EVOO. 425 degree oven for 15-20 minutes

Skip the dressing

Use herb blend mixed greens for additional flavor … Toss with seasoning, balsamic vinegar and Dijon mustard. Add shaved Parmesan cheese.

Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli; Grilled chicken with Dijon mustard

Season chicken breast or chicken tenders with 21 seasoning blend from Trader Joe’s or any other blend (no salt) and grill on Panini Grill or George Foreman grill or similar 4-5 minutes. The vegetables can be marinated beforehand. Use 1 to 2 TBS of EVOO ( I use garlic EVOO) and the seasoning blend. Shake to mix in a plastic baggie. Cook in 400-450 degree oven for 15 minutes aprox. You can use pretty much any vegetable that you like. I suggest onions, brussels sprouts, green beans, peppers, zucchini. Use Dijon Mustard as a dipping sauce for the chicken. Because no salt is used, it gives the chicken enormous flavor.

Ground Turkey Taco Salad

Brown Lean Ground Turkey and season with Taco seasoning only ( I use Trader Joe’s *spicy*) . Use spinach, romaine, mixed greens etc. Top with 1/3 cup fat free or reduced fat cheddar cheese and salsa. I also used onions and peppers to add additional flavor.

17 day diet

Day 2 Breakfast . 4 egg whites with spinach and tomatoes. White tuna. Scramble 4 egg whites. Lightly spray pan with olive oil spray. Add egg whites, handful of spinach and cut Roma tomatoes or cut cherry tomatoes. Scramble. Top with fat free feta cheese and Green olive tapenade (Trader Joe’s) … Use any tuna in a can with water. Season to taste. Try to avoid salt.  Use a seasoning blend that does not contain salt.