Healthier Ranch Recipe

My husband is a ranchaholic.  Boy would drown in ranch if we could. It’s insane how much he puts on the side of his food. He’s changing his lifestyle right along with me so we created a healthier version of his favorite condiment for him to enjoy alongside his food. It’s simple enough to make and a batch of this keeps well in the fridge in a mason jar for at least a month.  I like ranch and I don’t love it as much as he does, but this stuff is good! I don’t feel guilty eating it and a little goes such a long way. 

INGREDIENTS:

• 7 oz plain greek yogurt
• 1 tsp Ranch packet seasoning
• 1-2 tsps of water 

DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine all ingredients in a small mason jar and shake or stir together until well incorporated. You may add in more water to achieve that ranch consistency you like.

Is that the easiest thing you’ve ever seen or what? I love this simple recipe. If you want to add a little spice I would add hot sauce ( tapatio or sriracha). If you want a little more tang add in fresh chives. This ranch is great on side with pizza, chicken, carrot sticks or on salads. You won’t feel an ounce of guilt using this sauce. It’s all protein! Who doesn’t love that?  

What I Eat In A Day | Busy Weekday Eats

If there is anything I want to get through to all of you it’s that I LOVE food. I will never not eat during my lifestyle change because I don’t believe in not eating to get to your goals. This change is my lifestyle change where I strive to eat the best foods to fuel my body properly and at times give into my temptations because I’m human.  If you’ve been following me for quite some time via the blog or any other social media you know this and my love of food whether it’s cooking it, eating it or just admiring it is real. I am that girl that takes pictures of her food at restaurants because I want to share it with all of you (as well as on my yelp). This particular prep was from this meal prep.

My days start early and so I eat while I’m in the car on the way to work. Shakeo keeps me full all while I’m getting my daily dose of nutrition. I love putting flavored teas in my shakeos because it gives it a little more flavor. 

BREAKFAST  : Shakeology, 1 cup fruit and 10 oz of raspberry green tea .

SNACK :  2 KodiakCakes , 2 tsp Maple Syrup  and ½ large Apple 

This is where a bulk of my food is allotted for because this is when I’m the hungriest. This is also the last time I eat carbs for the day as I don’t eat carbs after 4 PM.  I cut my carb intake at night because when I do eat it at night it leaves me feeling heavy (which I can’t stand). 

LUNCH : Ground Turkey and Veggie Burrito w/ Cheese 

My last meal until dinner. You wouldn’t think that this would keep me full until dinner after my workout, but it really does. I love Match Green Tea during this time to give me that spike of energy to get me through the last part of my work day. 

SNACK : ½ Apple and Matcha Green Tea 

Before my workout I’m prepping my dinner and after my workout I get to scarf it all down! My workout counts as my cooking time. So the faster I get done with my workout the sooner I get to eat with my family. It works out perfectly. I do have an awful habit of putting my workout out later therefore I eat later. (Don’t be like me and do this). 

DINNER : 4 oz Salmon baked  1 cup Tri-Colored Peppers and 1 cup Spinach

Throughout the day, I drink a lot of tea as well as up to a gallon of water every day to keep me full and hydrated throughout my day. Water is also so good for your complexion, nails and hair btw. I’ve done a lot of meal preps here on the blog, but I wanted to share with all of you what I personally eat during a day to give you a little taste of what I actually eat. Again, I don’t starve myself ever. I’m constantly eating during my work days. I typically work long hours so I strive to keep myself busy and not snack all day long because if I could, I would. Being consistent on my meal prep and eating steers me away from all the snacking I’ve done in the past.

March Meal Prep | Week Four

This past weekend was our first weekend at home in a long time.  We’re gearing up for Haidyn’s birthday in a couple weeks so between birthday planning, spring cleaning and getting the girls outside to play (hopefully if the weather cooperates) . I’m trying to incorporate more “vegan” ingredients into my recipes so that I can get more out of my food. This week I’ve been doing really great with my food, but I’ve noticed that my food allergies are creeping up on me. I’m unsure what it truly is other than being lactose intolerant but in my efforts to pinpoint what it is I’m allergic to I’m trying to stay away from dairy. Cross your fingers for me!  

                                                           JANNINE MEAL PREP   

BREAKFAST – 2 Boiled Eggs & PB

(1 RED 2 TSP) 

SNACK 1 –Shakeo Smoothie Bowl w/ Fruit and Homemade Granola  

 (1 YELLOW 1 RED 1 PURPLE)

LUNCH – Open faced Carrot Chicken “Quesa”dilla (using nutritional yeast)  /OR/ Turkey Chili

 (1 YELLOW 1 RED 1 GREEN) 

SNACK 2 -   Alternating Guacamole or Hummus w/ Fruit

 (1 BLUE 1 PURPLE)

DINNER - 2 cup veg, 1 3/4 cup protein

(1 RED 2 GREEN)

WAYMON MEAL PREP

 

BREAKFAST - SNACK 1 –Egg Bacon Sandwich w/ Fruit

 (1 YELLOW 1 RED 1 PURPLE)

LUNCH – Open faced Carrot Chicken Quesadillas /OR/ Turkey Chili 

(2 YELLOW 2 RED 2 GREEN) 

SNACK 2 -   Carrots, Cheese and Crackers

 (1 GREEN 1 YELLOW 1 BLUE)

DINNER - 2 cup veg, 1 3/4 cup protein, 1 Fruit Protein Shake

  (1 RED 2 GREEN 1 PURPLE)