Category Archives: Gluten-Free
18
Jul
Posted by: Whitney

Salty funky miso, deep nutty sesame + spicy ginger make this sauce + every dish it touches into flavor fun-factory! Guess what? We’ve also cut 87% of the fat, 75% calories + 75% of the sodium in comparable sauce recipes or bottled on store shelves. What’s our secret?

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02
Jul
Posted by: Whitney

We LOVE eggplant. It’s definitely one of our favorite veggies! Cooks up nice + sweet. Fantastically low calorie. These giant …

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18
Jun
Posted by: Whitney

Um…who doesn’t like pancakes? Especially when each serving has 32g protein! What a way to start the day! Concocted these …

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09
Jul
Posted by: Byron

Out of my love for baked potatoes + potato salad, I’ve created my “LOADED Baked Potato” Salad. It really does combine elements of these two dishes but is super healthy, packed with vitamins + nutrients from colorful veggies + copious amounts of greens.

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28
May
Posted by: Whitney

Few days ago, as a client was leaving, she mentioned really craving Chick-Fil-A… I GET IT! Sure, we don’t eat …

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21
May
Posted by: Whitney

Favorite vegetarian protein source? MY FALAFELS! “I don’t mean mine as in I bought it, I mean mine as in …

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07
May
Posted by: Whitney

Love Chopped Kale Salad? Try our Mexi-KALE Salad! Delicate ribbons of kale, sweet roasted squash, crunchy radishes, broccoli slaw + pumpkin seeds (pepitas), vegan cotija cheese, + black beans tossed in a creamy Avocado Chipotle Ranch Dressing! A vegan meal that truly delivers muscle-building protein without the fat bomb! 26g protein, 25g fiber, only 11g fat!

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07
Mar
Posted by: Byron

These roasted Brussels Sprouts are sooo yummy! This easy delicious side dish is a welcome complement to any protein at dinner. Low fat. Low sodium. Steaming before roasting yields tender, easier to digest brussels, without losing nutrients to standard boiling.

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27
Mar
Posted by: Whitney

Sweet and salty Caribbean-inspired coconut cashew curry fried rice? Yum? Without the sodium, fat, or carb coma of the takeout staple? Feed me NOW! Delicious. Organic. Gluten free and paleo! 75% less sodium!

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30
Jul
Posted by: Whitney

Luxuriously creamy dairy free paleo cheesecake! Most dairy free paleo cheesecake recipes use coconut milk + nuts, but few deliver the actual rich texture of cheesecake. Keep the eggs and BAKE cheesecake for a high protein – 15g per slice – dessert as satisfying as traditional cheesecake…possibly more so, considering you cut 200 calories, 50% fat and 70% sugar!

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23
Mar
Posted by: Whitney

Want an Easter treat without the guilt? Whip up these easy high protein truffles! Sweet Raspberry, Pistachio, Peanut Butter, Spicy Chocolate or Coconut centers are enrobed in a dark rich chocolate shell and a crunchy nutty topping.

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06
Mar
Posted by: Whitney

Elevate a high protein high fiber breakfast of egg whites, tender broccolini and cabbage with flavorful alkaline balancing herbs and a nutty low fat pistachio pesto. 25 grams protein, but only 244 calories + 9 grams fat! Paleo. Gluten, grain and dairy free.

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03
Mar
Posted by: Whitney

Eggs are high in protein, delicious and perfect for breakfast, but if you’d like a sweet treat instead, try our creamy indulgent Breakfast Custard! If you can microwave, you can make this yummy breakfast in under 5 minutes! Can also prepare in advance and reheat on busy mornings. Just 26 grams protein + 245 calories!

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04
Feb
Posted by: Whitney

You want pizza? Watching your calories, fat and sodium? Me too! Enjoy classic Italian flavors of Pitfire Pizza’s Burrata Pie – tomato sauce, pesto, caramelized onions, hazelnuts and yeah, delicious creamy burrata mozzarella cheese in this exquisite salad. Cut 537 calories, 35g fat, 58g carbs and 90% of the sodium!

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02
Dec
Posted by: Byron

Bored with potatoes? Try our Roasted Parsnips! Enlisting complementing flavors of fresh lemon zest and juice, parsley and pistachios, this dish uniquely balances sweet, salty, sour and umami. Delicious with any protein.

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08
Nov
Posted by: Whitney

Delicious chewy fresh baked chocolate chip cookies are impossible to pass up. Now, you don’t have to feel guilty about indulging! Despite reducing fat content trading butter for raw coconut oil and increasing eggs, eliminating processed sugar and going gluten free, still maintained deep rich flavor and soft chewy texture typically lost in gluten free recipes. Here’s how!

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20
Oct
Posted by: Whitney

Wanted: Gluten Free homemade pizza dough. Lowfat. Low sodium. Infinitely more delicious than the dry premade crusts local restaurants defrost for you…ain’t they sweet! Healthy toppings list here too!

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05
Aug
Posted by: Whitney

A tasty, juicy soy-free low sodium vegetarian burger that finally acts like a legit protein source! 12 grams protein, and unlike typical veggie burger, that protein is not dwarfed by fat…only 2 grams! Easy 10 minute prep and cook!

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15
Jul
Posted by: Whitney

Dessert for breakfast?! You can with this high protein recipe! Bake Clafoutis, a French dessert of custard and fruit, leaving behind the unwanted sugar, butter and flour. Break monotony of savory eggs in the morning and quell cravings for sweets, with what could easily be called a Sweet Frittata.

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01
Jun
Posted by: Whitney

Virtually eliminate fat and amplify flavor with this tangy, zesty yet sweet Smoky Lemon Vinaigrette using roasted pistachio oil! As always, recipe is low fat, gluten free, sugar free (sweetened with stevia), and surprise, this one’s 100% salt free!

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31
May
Posted by: Whitney

A perfect-LY nutritious salad starring warm sweet corn amidst delicate ribbons of kale, cucumbers, tomatoes, kalamata olives, creamy feta or avocado and tossed in a delicious smoky sweet tangy Lemon Pistachio Vinaigrette.

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24
Dec
Posted by: Whitney

Roast winter veggies: Kabocha squash, cauliflower and brussels sprouts with fresh herbs: rosemary, sage and thyme for a fragrant healthy delicious low fat high fiber side dish. Easy! Just chop & bake.

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16
Dec
Posted by: Whitney

Tasty sugar free high protein icing for decorating cookies. Gluten free. Lactose free. Reduced fat.

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15
Dec
Posted by: Whitney

Sweet and spicy hot apple cider…with a kick! Try our reduced sugar all natural vodka spiked hot apple cider to warm both body and spirit! No sugar added.

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11
Dec
Posted by: Whitney

So drinking alcohol is not exactly healthy, BUT if you follow our tips, you can minimize damage to your physique and your liver. Learn how to party without the hangover and score some delicious drink recipes to share with friends.

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23
Nov
Posted by: Whitney

Apple pie goes healthy. Gluten free. Butter free. Stevia sweetened. Cut over half the fat in traditional pie using coconut oil, cashews and chia seeds. Eliminate all refined sugar.

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18
Nov
Posted by: Whitney

Avoid post Thanksgiving meal guilt or carb coma. Instead, try these satisfying, flavorful delicious variations on your favorite dishes without unnecessary fat, carbs, sugar, sodium and calories of traditional recipes.

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12
Sep
Posted by: Byron

Nicoise Salad gets a fresh makeover: trade canned tuna for seared sushi grade ahi tuna. Lose empty calories, fat and sodium and opt for this rainbow of nutrient-packed vegetables and an easy lemon dill vinaigrette.

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20
Aug
Posted by: Whitney

Enjoy delicious exotic Hawaiian poké with friends tonight! This fresh, easy, no cooking required fish dish gets an even healthier makeover to reduce sodium and fat from traditional recipe.

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23
May
Posted by: Whitney

Try Whitney’s low fat gluten free low sugar recipe for luscious creamy sweet and tangy lemon bars. You’ll be shocked how much they taste like traditional lemon bars but without all that sugar!

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