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Chocolate Raspberry & Strawberry Protein Smoothie

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Ingredients : 1/4 cup raspberries 1/4 cup strawberries 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk Handful of spinach Scoop of chocolate protein powder 1/2 cup crushed ice It has been so hot outside all I crave are ice cold lunches and dinners! No more hot ovens and stoves in this house for awhile.  While some people are completely fruit free on their 21 day sugar detox, I have decided to eliminate all fruits except berries. Berries are included in the paleo diet and have incredible amounts of fiber, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytonutrients (which prevent disease). Berries fit perfectly into my healthy lifestyle.   Directions: 1. Put all ingredients into blender, press liquify/ice crush/blend until smooth. About as easy as it comes! Calories: 250  Protein: 26 grams Sugars: 9 grams Women have to be careful on a high-protein low-carb diet, an adult woman should only eat 46 grams of protein a day. Moderation in all things, including pr...

Chicken Fijita Kabobs

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Ingredients : 4 chicken breasts (cut into cubes) 1 red bell pepper 1 orange bell pepper 1 red onion Marinade: 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp lime juice 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp dried oregano  1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes Directions: 1. Mix chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, dried oregano, pepper, and red pepper fakes into a small bowl. Set aside. 2. Cut chicken breast into large cubed pieces. Place in a large bowl, pour in 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, followed by 1/2 of the spices mixed in Step 1. Hand toss until all chicken is throughly coated. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and place in fridge. 3. Cut bell peppers and red onion into large cubed pieces. Place in a large bowl, pour in 1 tbsp olive oil, fresh lime juice, and the remaining spice mix. Hand toss until vegetables are throughly coated. Cover with plastic wrap and place in fridge. 4. Allow chicken and veggies to marinade for 4 ho...