Kung Pao Chicken

Kung Pao is a classic dish in Sichuan cuisine, originating in the Sichuan province of Western China. This is a protein packed dish that has a robust, spicy flavor. At any western restaurant, this is a calorie bomb, but this version is very lean, packing only 276 calories per serving. Adjust the level of spice to your liking by using less sriracha sauce and chili oil. Ideally, you should use dried chilies for this recipe, but I have no clue where to buy those, so I made do with fresh. Serve over brown rice for a complete, 30 minute meal.

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Apple Fennel Pork Chops

These pork chops are a quick and simple dinner that can be whiped up in less than 30 minutes. Lean pork is high in iron, vitamin B12 and zinc. Combined with tasty apples and crisp fennel, it is an impressive and lean dinner. Fresh sage compliments the dish and intensifies its flavors. As always, it is critical that you thoroughly cook pork. Google internal temperatures and use a meat thermometer if you want to be absolutely sure.

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Tasty Roasted Broccoli

I rarely feature broccoli on the blog, because, well... it's broccoli. Boring. Filled with vitamins, but sort of boring. So I decided to jazz it up a bit. Roasting brings out the natural flavor and sweetness. Tossed with tangy lemon and crunch walnuts, it is far from boring. Walnuts add healthy omega-3's B vitamins, and protein. Also, recent research suggests eating walnuts can help improve memory and cognitive function.

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Blueberry Chia Mini-Muffins

I went on a bit of a muffin making binge this weekend. These little treats are tasty and packed with filling protein and fiber. Best of all, they have only 53 calories each! Filled with oat bran and antioxidant-rich chia seeds, these muffins are energizing and filling. You can eat them for breakfast or a snack. I made a huge batch and then froze them. You can defrost in the microwave in 30 seconds.

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