Host a Tasting...it's amazing!

Those of you in the Boise area let me know if you are interested in hosting...those of you too far away for me to come to hit up your health coach for a tasting with your group and friends! My coach Bill and I hosted a tasting last night and it was awesome. We watched a TSFL dvd, tasted everything under the sun- have you had the Blueberry Antioxidant Shake, the Drink Infusers and (LOVED) the Cheddar and Ranch Soy Crisps, have you tried those? Definitely totally different flavor components to satisfy cravings for things like fruit and POTATO CHIPS! I loved it! Whether you are on the program or considering it, this is for you!! No pressure, just a good time learning more about TSFL.

I brought my Lean & Green suggestions which included a demonstration on how to properly cook Spaghetti Squash...add some veggie broth, garlic and capers with a piece of fish or chicken and you've got yourself a killer and satisfying meal that keeps you full and happy for hours!

BE CREATIVE! I love the Mexican food section of my grocery store. There is an entire wall of $.92 dried herbs and spices. Experiment with things like paprika (smoked is fantastic), cumin, cilantro, thyme...you be the chef. It's an easy (non-carb/fat) way to spice up your meals and make something ordinary into something EXTRAORDINARY! Capers add tons of flavor too.

I also use tons of spicy condiments- Frank's Red Hot was a hit on everything last night...Sambal Oelek aka Asian spicy garlic sauce, Sri Racha, all Mexican hot sauces (El Pato, Tapatio, Iguana, Melinda's, anything Habanero) and of course Tabasco make anything savory more exciting. Don't be shy with the spice...the more creative you are the more you broaden your menu options and then there is less chance of you craving non-healthy things. (Tofu is a little flavor spunge and just soaks up whatever you add to it!)

A TSFL Taco Salad...buy the leanest ground beef or ground turkey you can find, brown it in a skillet and add cumin, garlic and cayenne, s&p - or even a dash from a packet of taco seasoning- cook down and add to a cup of mixed greens, spinach, romaine, cabbage, whatever you fancy! Top with hot sauce and a spray of the new Ranch spray salad dressing...just 1 gram of fat in 10 sprays! To your greens add just a bit of red onion, fresh cilantro, jalapeno, Giardinera hot pickled cauliflower. YUM!! A taco salad without putting one foot in the grave!!!