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Pinterest Friday: Healthy, Delicious Recipes!

Have ya’ll ever been to Foodgawker.com? If not- first of all, STOP reading this post and head there IMMEDIATELY.  If you love beautiful food, you can spend hours scrolling through impeccably photographed, tasty treats. I generally pin them to my Pinterest board, as I love the combination of gorgeous aesthetics and meal ideas together and it gets them all in one place. My food inspiration starts at Foodgawker a lot of the time!

So today I’m going to share some of my favorites with you. Most of these follow my general nutritional guidelines (high protein, lots of veggies, lower carb, healthy fats- Precision Nutrition style) and a few healthier desserts thrown in, too 🙂 The majority of these recipes would fall under the labels of “clean eating,” “paleo” or “low carb,” but I didn’t hold them to any strict nutritional barometer necessarily. I just enjoy eating nourishing foods that aren’t terribly carb heavy overall.

When I’m at home, I like to cook pretty on-target to my nutritional guidelines- so that I can enjoy “cheat” meals when I’m out with friends or in social situations. However I don’t really call it a “cheat”- I just call it moderation and eating mindfully. I don’t restrict myself of anything, so I end up not going all out “CRAZY” when I do. I just enjoy myself when I feel like I want to, then rein it in at home.  (You can read more on my general nutrition philosophies here if you’re interested. I also recommend checking out Jill Coleman at JillFit Physiques– she’s like the mindful eating goddess and has excellent advice on her site and all of her social media accounts. I particularly enjoy her newsletter!)

Enjoy! And my apologies if this post makes you hungry.

Click the photos for recipes:

from BonAppetit.com

Ranchero Breakfast Tostadas- BonAppetit.com

 

Power Salad by Two Peas and their Pod

Power Salad by Two Peas and their Pod

 

Jerk Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa from Closet Cooking.com

Jerk Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa from Closet Cooking.com

Herb and Citrus Roasted Chicken from The Comfort of Cooking

Herb and Citrus Roasted Chicken from The Comfort of Cooking

8 Beet, Tangerine and Blood Orange Salad with Goat Cheese, Pomegranate Seeds and Pistachios from Bourbon and Brown Sugar

Beet, Tangerine and Blood Orange Salad with Goat Cheese, Pomegranate Seeds and Pistachios from Bourbon and Brown Sugar

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Aioli from Lifestyle 365

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Aioli from Lifestyle 365

Pan Roasted Chicken with Cauliflower Cilantro Lime Rice and White Gyro Sauce from Lifestyle 365

Pan Roasted Chicken with Cauliflower Cilantro Lime Rice and White Gyro Sauce from Lifestyle 365

Spicy Shrimp and Avocado Salad with Miso Dressing from Pinch of Yum

Spicy Shrimp and Avocado Salad with Miso Dressing from Pinch of Yum

Artisan Tropic and BBQ Chicken Plantain Nachos from Jessi's Kitchen

Artisan Tropic and BBQ Chicken Plantain Nachos from Jessi’s Kitchen

 

Korean Short Rib Lettuce Wraps from No Spoon Necessary

Korean Short Rib Lettuce Wraps from No Spoon Necessary

OKAY! Now on to the fun stuff…

 

Protein Oreos

Protein Oreos from Protein POW

Healthy Red Velvet Fudge Protein Bars from Desserts With Benefits

Healthy Red Velvet Fudge Protein Bars from Desserts With Benefits

Chocolate Avocado Popsicles from The Little Epicurean

Chocolate Avocado Popsicles from The Little Epicurean

Now I dare anyone to tell me eating healthy is boring! 😉

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1 Comment

  • Reply littlered142 April 4, 2015 at 8:48 pm

    These all look so yummy! I’m going to try them asap! 🙂

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