It is well established that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It gets your metabolism rocking, gives you energy to work, play, exercise and live! Beware though – studies have shown that BIG breakfasts can actually lead to weight gain. So, to help you navigate through all the helpful but seemingly conflicting advice, I am passing along one of my favorite breakfast recipes. Absolutely, you need to eat first thing in the morning, but make sure to keep to the principles of clean eating, portion control and most important – enjoy the food and make it YUMMY!
As you all know, being healthy and fit is a lifestyle. Eating good clean foods, exercising and being happy requires a commitment on your behalf. In order to be successful you must plan and prepare.
Join me in cooking this awesome breakfast. I will teach you how to prepare my Mixed Berry Breakfast Quinoa in just minutes with enough leftovers to eat for a few days. My method of food preparation allows for several servings of food – so it can easily be broken into portions, stored and used for several meals. This advanced meal planning technique helps you eat healthy in a jiffy! What’s more is, I live by the MANTRA – eat only those foods you find YUMMY! So all of my quick healthy meals are scrumptious!
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RECIPE: BECKY’S MIXED BERRY QUINOA
1 Cup Dry Quinoa
2 Cups Water
1 Tbs Cinnamon
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 bag defrosted mixed berries No sugar added – but reserve the water from defrosting

Prepare Quinoa according to package instructions, adding Cinnamon and Vanilla
After Quinoa is fully cooked – remove from flame and add mixed berries and juice from defrosting; stir
Serve with Unsweetened Almond Milk or Soy Milk and Splenda or Stevia if that is your taste preference.

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As always,
Stay Focused Until the Miracle Happpens!
Becky

Can a dessert have a high nutritional value and still taste good? Absolutely! All it takes is a little imagination, some healthy ingredients and a good appetite!

This whipped cheese and fruit recipe is fantastic because of its versatility, ease of preparation and delightful taste. It can be made in about 15 minutes or less and depending on how much you make, the leftovers are perfect for breakfast, snacks or anytime you just need something yummy! It travels well, looks pretty and is perfect to bring to a party, BBQ, or to serve for guests.

Becky’s Whipped Cheese and Fruit Parfaits
1 Quart Lowfat Ricotta Cheese
3 Tablespoons Honey
1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
Mixed Fruit, washed and chopped

Put first three ingredients in a bowl and using an electric mixer, mix the cheese, honey and vanilla for about 10 minutes until it forms a fluffy creamy texture.

Layer ¼ cup of whipped cheese mixture in cup with mixed fruit or berries; create 2 – 3 layers of fruit and cheese and serve chilled. This can also be made in a single serve large bowl, rather than individual parfaits.
Enjoy without the guilt!

As Always,
Stay Focused Until the Miracle Happens,
Becky
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Healthy Tasty Turkey Burgers – perfect for your Memorial Day BBQ

Memorial Day is quickly approaching! The official start to summer and barbeque season! Too hot to cook? Hosting a party or attending a pot luck barbeque? Want to serve something tasty and healthy? These turkey burgers will surely be a hit with your guests and they are great to freeze for those days you just don’t feel like cooking! Quick, easy, yummy and good for you!

Summer is a time for food, friends and relaxation. There is no reason you can’t be health conscious and enjoy at the same time! Healthy food is not only good for you – but with a little imagination it can taste great too!
Turkey burgers are a popular alternative to beef burgers, they are low in fat, grill well, but can tend to be bland. This recipe below is juicy, tasty and is fantastic with a slice of cheddar cheese! The burgers go great on top of salads or on a whole grain bun (be sure to load up the veggies too!).
Becky’s Healthy Tasty Turkey Burgers:
1 1/4 pounds extra lean ground turkey
1 cup salsa
1/2 cup chopped shallots
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chipotle-flavored hot sauce
2 tablespoons ground cumin
Dash of salt and ground black pepper
Fresh slices of cheddar cheese (optional)
Mix ground turkey, 3/4 cup salsa, shallots, cilantro, 2 tablespoons oil, hot sauce, cumin, salt, and pepper in large bowl. Shape turkey mixture into four – six 3 1/2- to 4-inch-diameter patties.
Place burgers in grill pan on barbeque over medium flame and cook for approximately 3-5 minutes per side – depending on the size of your burger. A grill pan is necessary as the burger may be too soft to place directly on the grill. Or in the alternative, you can heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and coat pan with non stick cooking spray. Add burgers; cook until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Reduce heat to low. Sauté until burgers are cooked through, about 4-6 minutes, turning occasionally (Time frame depends on the size of your burgers).
Serve burgers over large tossed salad or on a whole grain bun topped with remaining salsa! Enjoy!!! Feel free to leave your comments!

As always, stay focused until the miracle happens!
To Your Success and Health!
Becky
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By Becky Wenner
In our society where obesity has become a crisis, and the lifespan of our children for the first time in history is lower than their elders, the most difficult question we all face – is what foods are good to eat for health, wellness and weight loss? There are countless food products, diet pills and companies promising the secret to health and weight loss. But the truth is many of those companies are profit driven, with no concern for the consumer’s health or well being.
There is a saying…..
If you could have hunted for it, fished for it, plucked it or gathered it, it belongs on your table.
Fresh fruits, fresh veggies, lean proteins, nuts seeds….these are all great healthy foods- made by the Earth itself- and here for your daily consumption! It is only since the industrial revolution that the processing and mass production of food has developed. The obesity crisis correlates to the start of this practice. The best way to know if your food is processed, is to read the ingredients of a food; if you don’t understand them- don’t eat it! Why would you eat something when you don’t know what it is? Because it is in a nice package all pretty ready to purchase at the store? Cigarettes are also in nice little packages, ready for you to purchase at the store- AVAILABILITY does not mean it is good for you!!! Trust yourself- and your instincts when making food selections and be creative have fun! If you don’t enjoy what you are eating and what you are doing- your success will be short lived.
Creativity is crucial – as it will lead to diversity in your food selection, prevent boredom and increase your overall enthusiasm about your new dietary changes! Here is one of my favorite creative ways to eat fresh raw cabbage! It is actually surprisingly tasty and extraordinarily healthy! Don’t be afraid! Try it! You may be surprised!

Fruity Yummy Cole Slaw Salad

1/2 bag Dole traditional Cole Slaw salad mix
1 Low Fat Stony Field Farms Vanilla Yogurt
1/2 Apple cored and chopped into small bite size pieces
1/2 Cup Raw Nut/Raisin mix – unsalted
2 TBS Ground Cinnamon
Mix all ingredients in a bowl and YUMMY! You are eating cabbage!!! Make two of these salads in a week and do you know how much cabbage you have consumed???

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Stay Focused Until the Miracle Happens!
To your Success and Health
Becky
www.BeckysFitnessCompany.com