New Years Drinks: Pomegranate and Prosecco Spritzer

Pomegranate and Prosecco Spritzer

Prep time: 10 mins
Total time: 10 mins

Author: Beachbody
Serves: 1 serving

Ingredients:
1½ fl. oz. unsweetened pomegranate (or cranberry) juice, chilled
4 fl. oz. prosecco, chilled
Fresh pomegranate seeds (arils) (for garnish; optional)

Instructions:
Place pomegranate juice and prosecco in a champagne flute; mix gently to blend.
Garnish drink with pomegranate seeds if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 95
Total Fat: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 9 mg
Carbohydrates: 6 g
Fiber: o g
Sugars: 5 g
Protein: 0 g

Containers: 1 Yellow

New Years Recipes: Lime Ginger Fizz

Lime Ginger Fizz

Prep time: 10 mins
Total time: 10 mins

Author: Beachbody
Serves: 1 serving

Ingredients:
2 fl. oz. fresh lime juice, chilled
1 fl. oz. Honey Ginger Simple Syrup, chilled
4 fl. oz. prosecco, chilled
1 thin slice lime (for garnish; optional)

Instructions:
Place lime juice, simple syrup, and prosecco in a champagne flute; mix gently to blend.
Garnish drink with lime slice, if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 126
Total Fat: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 8 mg
Carbohydrates: 17 g
Fiber: 0 g
Sugars: 10 g
Protein: 0 g

New Years Drink Recipes: Fruity Champagne Punch

Fruity Champagne Punch

Prep time: 10 mins
Total time: 10 mins

Author: Beachbody
Serves: 10 servings, approx. 6 fl. oz. each

Ingredients:
Ice
1 (750 ml) bottle brut champagne, chilled
1½ fl. oz. brandy
1½ fl. oz. Cointreau
1 (1 liter) bottle soda water
¼ medium pineapple, skin and core removed, cut into slices
1 medium orange, cut in half, cut into thin slices
¼ cup fresh mint leaves (for garnish)

Instructions:
Place ice in a large punch bowl.
Add champagne, brandy, Cointreau, and soda water; mix well.
Add pineapple and orange; mix gently to blend.
Serve punch in champagne flutes (or punch glasses); garnish with mint leaves.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 91
Total Fat: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 22 mg
Carbohydrates: 6 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sugars: 9 g
Protein: 0 g

Containers: 1 Yellow

21 Day Fix Approved New Years Drinks - Savory Michelada

Wit new years coming up, I will be posting some awesome 21 day fix approved drinks.  Here is he first:  Savory Michelada:

Savory Michelada Cocktail

 

Prep time

4 hours 10 mins

Total time

4 hours 10 mins

 

Author: Beachbody

Serves: 8 servings, approx. 8 fl. oz. each

Ingredients

• 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin slices (reserve 4 slices for garnish)
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into thin slices (reserve 4 slices for garnish)
• 12 fl. oz. fresh lime juice
• ¼ cup all-natural steak sauce
• ½ tsp. ground black pepper
• Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) (to taste; optional)
• 40 fl. oz. lager beer (like Pacifico)
• 1 lime, thinly sliced

Instructions

1. Place bell peppers and lime juice in a large pitcher; muddle until well mixed.
2. Add steak sauce, pepper, and salt (if desired); mix well. Refrigerate, covered, for 4 hours, or overnight.
3. Add lime juice mixture evenly to each of eight highball glasses; top slowly and evenly beer; mix gently to blend.
4. Garnish each drink with half slice each of red and yellow bell peppers and a lime slice.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 98
Total Fat: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 154 mg
Carbohydrates: 14 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sugars: 3 g
Protein: 1 g

New Years Recipes: Red Wine Ginger & Berry Cocktail

New Year's Recipe #3:

Red Wine, Ginger, and Berry Cocktail

Prep time: 3 hours 10 mins
Total time: 3 hours 10 mins

Author: Beachbody
Serves: 12 servings, approx. 6 fl. oz. each

Ingredients:
1 (750 ml bottle) fruity red wine
4 fl. oz. citrus flavored vodka
6 fl. oz. unsweetened pomegranate juice
2 fl. oz. blackberry liqueur
1 cup Honey Ginger Simple Syrup
Sliced Strawberries (for garnish; optional)
Blackberries (for garnish; optional)
Raspberries (for garnish; optional)
28 fl. oz. soda water
24 Mixed Berry Ice Cubes

Instructions:
Combine wine, vodka, pomegranate juice, liqueur, and simple syrup in a large pitcher; mix well. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours, or until chilled.
Place a slice of strawberry, a blackberry, and a raspberry on a toothpick. Repeat so that you have 12 garnished toothpicks. Set aside.
Slowly add soda water to wine mixture; mix well.
Place 2 ice cubes in a serving glass; top with cocktail and a garnished toothpick. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 156
Total Fat: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 17 mg
Carbohydrates: 21 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugars: 17 g

Containers: 1 ½ Yellow

21 Day Fix Pumpkin Cheesecake

One of my favorite things about this time of year is pumpkin cheesecake!!  I do not however love the calories and ingredients.  Here is a cleaned up, 21 day fix approved version:

21 Day Fix Pumpkin Cheesecake:

Ingredients:

2 cups cottage cheese (2%)
1/2 cup nonfat greek yogurt
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
2 eggs
3 Tbsp. almond flour
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp. stevia
1 Tbsp. maple syrup
Zest of orange (or lemon)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350. Spray 7-8" pie pan with coconut oil spray.
2. In a blender, blend cottage cheese until smooth. Once smooth add the remaining ingredients and blend all together until smooth.
3. Put ingredients in pie pan. You can make a swirl with the cinnamon in the pie if desired.
4. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the edges are pulling away from the pan.
5. Refrigerate for a couple of hours or overnight.
6. Top with your favorite toppings.

Top 7 Foods to Feed Your Children

Have you ever wondered what foods you should feed your children to promote healthy eating and weight management?

Here is a list of the top 7 healthiest foods to feed your children and why:
1. Oatmeal (old fashioned or steel cut): A fabulous breakfast food, full of B vitamins, iron, zinc and calcium. Old-fashioned oatmeal offers plenty of carbohydrates for quick energy and high fiber. Add berries, walnuts and stevia to make it a delicious perfect food for those fast-paced school day mornings!

2. Yogurt: Kick your child's dairy consumption up a notch and include yogurt on the menu. A great source of calcium, yogurt is easier to digest than regular milk, and the cultures (check the label to make sure they're in there!) are very beneficial to good colon health. Watch it on the sugar content though. A great idea is to buy plain yogurt and sweeten it yourself with fresh fruit or stevia!

3. Broccoli: it is one of the best vegetables for anyone, especially growing children. It has loads of calcium, potassium, beta-carotene and a wide variety of the B vitamins. If your child is not a fan of plain vegetables include broccoli in a casserole or put a little shredded cheese on top to add flavor.

4. Protein: One size does not fit all when it comes to protein. The fact is that growing children need protein to keep growing. How you choose to give it to them can vary widely, according to your preferences. Good choices include legumes, beans (combined with a grain to make a complete protein), soy products like tofu, eggs or lean meat, fish or poultry. Turkey is an excellent replacement for ground beef.

5. Whole Grains: The best nutrition is found in whole grains. Brown rice and whole wheat bread are a quantum leap over their white counterparts and offer necessary fiber, minerals and vitamins. Choose grain products with the words whole, unbleached, and intact or ground. Watch for added sugar in whole grains. If you can find sprouted grain that is even better.

6. Nut Butters (all natural): Peanut butter and other nut butters are great, fast and easy foods for children. Kids need fat (it's a good fat if it doesn't have hydrogenated oils mixed in it) and they need the protein. Try spreading almond or sunflower seed butter on crackers, toast or celery sticks for a quick and nutritious snack. (By all natural: no sugar added.)

7. Fresh Fruit: My personal choice would be cantaloupe in the melon department. Vitamin C, beta-carotene, bits and pieces of B vitamins and trace minerals and calcium fill every juicy bite. Any in season fresh fruit is sure to be packed with healthy goodness! Berries are also an excellent choice!

Starting your children on a healthy eating journey as early as possible is crucial to helping them learn to be healthy adults and prevent weight problems throughout their lives.