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Passover Week

[dt_sc_hr_invisible_small]This Saturday March 27th, marks the first night of Passover. This week long holiday is a celebration of freedom in the Jewish faith, with traditions including celebratory meals and symbolic foods and restrictions. This can be a tough time for many of us, trying to navigate the dietary changes, staying on program and also being faced with huge feasts. Many of you will choose one of the days this weekend as your Cheat Day, but as usual the celebrating will probably last for more than just one day. Now is the time to plan out your week, weekend and be ready to get back on track next week. Don’t let things surprise you – you should have your family dinners and holiday celebrations planned so there is no reason for you to be unprepared. Some of us may be more restricted than others for the holiday, but it’s always possible find healthy and clean alternatives that fit into your Passover plans, such as these suggestions and recipes below.[dt_sc_hr_invisible_small]

Green Shakshuka

[dt_sc_hr_invisible_small]Shakshuka is a middle Eastern dish traditionally made with poached eggs in tomato sauce and spices. In this clean version, it features egg whites, onion, spinach and spices. Perfect breakfast option![dt_sc_hr_invisible_small] [dt_sc_hr_invisible_small]Ingredients:

•1 onion

•1 lb bag of spinach (fresh or frozen)

•1/2 tsp paprika

•1/2 tsp cinnamon

•1/2 tsp coriander

•2 tsp cumin

•Salt to taste

•1 tbsp oil

•Egg whites (depends on size of skillet)

 DIRECTIONS:

1. Dice the onion.

2. Heat skillet and add onions and spices. Cook until onion is soft.

3. Add spinach and allow all to cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Make spaces in the spinach to hold the egg whites so they don’t run all over. Cook on low-medium heat until eggs are cooked thoroughly.

5. Remove skillet from heat and serve. 4 egg white is 1 meal serving.[dt_sc_hr_invisible_small]

Root Vegetable Medley

[dt_sc_hr_invisible_small]Bring together traditional root vegetables in this new way for an exciting and delicious festive dish.

Ingredients:

•2 red onions, diced

•2 cloves of garlic, chopped

•2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

•1 lb carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces

•1 lb beets, peeled and cut into wedges

•1 lb celeriac, peeled and cubed

•Zest of 1 lemon

•Zest of 1 orange

•2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme

•2 tbsp chopped fresh savory

•1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon

•Salt and pepper

•1/2 tsp ground coriander

•Cooking spray

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat oven to 375 F and coat large casserole dish with cooking spray.

2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, spray with cooking spray then add onions and garlic. Sauté until soft and starting to brown, about 10 minutes.

3. Transfer this mixture to a large bowl then add sweet potatoes, carrots, beets, celeriac, lemon zest, orange zest, thyme, savory and tarragon. Season with salt and pepper and toss. Spoon into casserole dish.

4. Bake for 1 hour, or until vegetables are tender. 1/2 cup serving is one side.[dt_sc_hr_invisible_small]

Lemon Mousse

[dt_sc_hr_invisible_small]Ingredients:

•One 4-serving size package of Jell-O  vanilla pudding mix

•2 cups skim milk

•1 packet Crystal Light Lemonade powdered drink mix (the size that makes 1 pitcher)

•One 12 oz container of low fat Cool Whip

1. Add pudding mix and milk into a medium bowl and beat until smooth and thick.

2. Beat in lemonade mix until combined.

3. Fold in Cool Whip.

4. Chill before serving. 1 cup serving is one dessert/snack.[dt_sc_hr_invisible_small]

[dt_sc_hr_invisible_small]CAN I HAVE MATZAH? YES!

MATZAH – 2 Matzah with 1 tbsp of peanut, almond or Sun Butter,  light cream cheese or 1/2 avocado = meal

MATZAH AND FRUIT: 1 Matzah with 1 tsp of pb or sunbather with 1 piece of

fruit or 1 cup of fruit = meal

MATZAH AND EGGS – one Matzah with 3 egg whites = meal

•1/2 container Light tuna or chicken salad or egg white salad with 1 matzah = meal

• 1 slices of low fat cheese or 1 light part skim cheese stick with 1 Matzah  =. Cat 3 Snack or you can do 2 slices with 2 matzah as a meal 

[dt_sc_hr_invisible_small]Matzah is only once a day and remember never eat just to eat. If you don’t need it, don’t eat it. You don’t want to end the night feeling bloated and sick. Like you over did it and you regret it. Instead, you want to end the holiday feeling amazing and in control. You will enjoy the food, but also what is really important – the company and the celebration.[dt_sc_hr_invisible_small]

[dt_sc_hr_invisible_small]Have a Happy Passover and Safe Travels to everyone going away!

~Love to Live Healthy with Josephine Fitzpatrick[dt_sc_hr_invisible_small]

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Passover Week

This Monday April 10th marks the first night of Passover. This week long holiday is a celebration of freedom in the Jewish faith, with traditions including celebratory meals and symbolic foods and restrictions. This can be a tough time for many of us, trying to navigate the dietary changes, staying on program and also being faced with huge feasts. Many of you will choose one of the days this weekend as your Cheat Day, but as usual the celebrating will probably last for more than just one day. Now is the time to plan out your week, weekend and be ready to get back on track next week. Don’t let things surprise you – you should have your family dinners and holiday celebrations planned so there is no reason for you to be unprepared.

 

Some of us may be more restricted than others for the holiday, but it’s always possible find healthy and clean alternatives that fit into your Passover plans, such as these suggestions and recipes below.

 

MAINTAIN:

 

If you want to have a Cheat Meal on any of the nights of Passover then you must stay clean all day and only go off at night. If you choose this option you will have a Maintenance Week. All other days must be clean and on program. You can only do this if you give up your Cheat Day and replace it with cheat meals for the week.

 

Remember, when you go off at night it doesn’t mean you have to eat everything in sight. In fact, a great way to enjoy is to take a large spoonful of everything you like. This way you get to taste everything but you won’t over do it. Sometimes a taste is all you need to feel satisfied and not stuffed.

 

*If you are going away on a trip during the holiday week it might be best to plan to maintain to limit your confusion and stress. Many of us start a vacation with the best intentions but when we get there we can’t stay in control. Eat clean all day then treat yourself to one off meal, dessert OR drinks. If you do this you should give up your one Cheat Day and have only cheat meals throughout the week when you need them. REMEMBER: It’s a meal, dessert or drinks each day. Not all three. Choose what works for you and stick to it. You can still enjoy everything about your trip and be able to come back and get back on track. You can even switch it up each day and choose which option to cheat with (drinks one day, meal the next, etc.).

 

WEIGHT LOSS:

 

If you decide you want to keep this Passover Holiday a Weight Loss week then you must stick to only one day cheat day. On the remaining day(s) that you celebrate Passover you can incorporate some of the suggestions below to keep you on track and stay true to your holiday traditions.

 

Green Shakshuka

 

 

Shakshuka is a middle Eastern dish traditionally made with poached eggs in tomato sauce and spices. In this clean version, it features egg whites, onion, spinach and spices. Perfect breakfast option!

 

Ingredients:

•1 onion

•1 lb bag of spinach (fresh or frozen)

•1/2 tsp paprika

•1/2 tsp cinnamon

•1/2 tsp coriander

•2 tsp cumin

•Salt to taste

•1 tbsp oil

•Egg whites (depends on size of skillet)

 

1. Dice the onion.

2. Heat skillet and add onions and spices. Cook until onion is soft.

3. Add spinach and allow all to cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Make spaces in the spinach to hold the egg whites so they don’t run all over. Cook on low-medium heat until eggs are cooked thoroughly.

5. Remove skillet from heat and serve. 4 egg white is 1 meal serving.

 

 

Root Vegetable Medley

 

Bring together traditional root vegetables in this new way for an exciting and delicious festive dish.

 

Ingredients:

•2 red onions, diced

•2 cloves of garlic, chopped

•2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

•1 lb carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces

•1 lb beets, peeled and cut into wedges

•1 lb celeriac, peeled and cubed

•Zest of 1 lemon

•Zest of 1 orange

•2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme

•2 tbsp chopped fresh savory

•1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon

•Salt and pepper

•1/2 tsp ground coriander

•Cooking spray

 

1. Heat oven to 375 F and coat large casserole dish with cooking spray.

2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, spray with cooking spray then add onions and garlic. Sauté until soft and starting to brown, about 10 minutes.

3. Transfer this mixture to a large bowl then add sweet potatoes, carrots, beets, celeriac, lemon zest, orange zest, thyme, savory and tarragon. Season with salt and pepper and toss. Spoon into casserole dish.

4. Bake for 1 hour, or until vegetables are tender. 1/2 cup serving is one side.

 

Lemon Mousse

 

Ingredients:

•One 4-serving size package of Jell-O sugar free vanilla pudding mix

•2 cups skim milk

•1 packet Crystal Light Lemonade powdered drink mix (the size that makes 1 pitcher)

•One 12 oz container of low fat Cool Whip

 

1. Add pudding mix and milk into a medium bowl and beat until smooth and thick.

2. Beat in lemonade mix until combined.

3. Fold in Cool Whip.

4. Chill before serving. 1/2 cup serving is one dessert/snack.

 

CAN I HAVE MATZAH?

Yes!

Try 1/2 sheet original Matzah with 1 tbsp peanut butter (or sun nut butter if you cannot have peanuts) with or without 1 piece or 1 cup of fruit as a meal.

 

Matzah is only once a day and remember never eat just to eat. If you don’t need it, don’t eat it. You don’t want to end the night feeling bloated and sick. Like you over did it and you regret it. Instead, you want to end the holiday feeling amazing and in control. You will enjoy the food, but also what is really important – the company and the celebration.

 

You can also check out our previous blogs for some more recipes here and here.

 

Have a Happy Passover and Safe Travels to everyone going away!

~Love to Live Healthy with Josephine Fitzpatrick

 

Innovation Weight Loss and Fitness

8031 Jericho Tpke Woodbury, NY 11797

211 E 43rd Street Manhattan, NY 10019

FitnessHealthy TipsLifestyle

Passover Week

 

This evening begins the Jewish holiday of Passover. This week long holiday is a celebration of freedom in the Jewish faith, with traditions including celebratory meals and symbolic foods and restrictions. This can be a tough time for many of us, trying to navigate the dietary changes and also being faced with huge feasts. Luckily you can fit two cheat days into the Passover week, so take advantage of that and try to stay as clean as possible the other days. Plan ahead and find healthy and clean alternatives that fit into your Passover plans, such as these suggestions and recipes below.

MAINTENACE DAY:
If you want to enjoy the Passover weekend holiday you will give up your one cheat day and instead eat clean throughout the days and only go off at night for dinner and dessert. Remember when you go off at night it doesn’t mean you have to eat everything in sight.  In fact a great way to enjoy is to take a large spoonful of everything you like. This way you get to taste everything. Sometimes a taste is all you need to feel satisfied and not stuffed.

WEIGHT LOSS:
If you decide  want to keep this Passover Holiday a Weight Loss weekend then you must stick to only one day cheat. On the remaining day(s) that you celebrate passover you can incorporate some of the suggestions below to keep you on track and stay true to your holiday traditions.
Matzah is only once a day and remember never eat just to eat. If you don’t need it, don’t eat it. You don’t want to end the night feeling bloated and sick. Like you over did it and you regret it. Instead, you want to end the holiday feeling amazing and in control. You will enjoy  the food, the company and the celebration.

For Passover ONLY, some breakfast, lunch and dinner options:

 

1)  MATZAH: 1/2 sheet original Matzah with 1 tbsp of peanut butter (or sunbutter if you can’t do the peanut for Passover)
2)  MATZAH AND FRUIT: 1/2 sheet Matzah with 1 tsp of peanut butter or sunbutter with 1 piece of fruit or 1 cup of fruit
3) EGGS: 4 egg whites and 1 cup of veggies or 2 regular eggs with garden salad
4) Basic grilled chicken or turkey with 1 sliced cucumber and 1 chopped pepper – in a bowl you will have the 4 oz of protein with a sliced cucumber and 1 slice pepper. Salt pepper lemon – always yummy
5)  Light tuna or chicken salad or egg white salad with 1 matzah (1 tbsp light mayo)
6) 1/2 cup cottage cheese with 1/2 cup fruit
7) Chubby Potato:  1 large white potato with 1 cup of veggies on top and 1/4 cup of melted cheese and bake :)
8) For dessert you can do any fruit with peanut butter
9) Peanut butter ice cream cups – combine 1 tbsp of peanut butter and 2 tbsp of whip cream and place in cupcake pan and freeze.  Makes 12 – you can have 1 for a dessert or snack.

 

Squash Kugel

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This is a super healthy recipe that puts an delicious twist on a classic dish.

 

Ingredients:

•2 medium butternut squash, cut in half, seeded

•3 tablespoons vegetable oil

•2-3 egg whites

•1 teaspoon vanilla extract

•1 teaspoon cinnamon

•¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

•½ teaspoon sea salt

 

Instructions:

1. Rub squash with a dab of oil.

2. Place cut side of squash down on metal baking sheet.

3. Bake squash in the oven at 350 degrees for 40-60 minutes (until soft).

4. Scoop out the squash, discard the skin.

5. Place squash in food processor with the rest of the oil, egg whites, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and sea salt. Puree until smooth and creamy.

6. Place in a 9-inch tart pan or casserole dish and bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees.

7. Serve!

 

Charoset

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This traditional dish is already a great recipe for eating clean.

 

Ingredients:

 

•2 apples, peeled, cored and cut into cubes

•2 cups walnuts, chopped

•1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

•½ cup orange juice

•1 tablespoon lemon juice

•¾ cups currants

 

Instructions:

 

  1. In food processor, combine all ingredients until desired texture is achieved.
  2. Serve!

 

Make Your Own Maror

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Combine 1 horseradish root (about 4 inches) peeled and chopped with 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a food processor. Pulse until horseradish is well ground. Store in a glass container until ready to serve.

 

Bitter Herbs Salad

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Combine 2 hearts of romaine lettuce, 1 small head of radicchio, 2 cups arugula, 1 stalk of celery, 2 scallions (chopped), 1/4 cup chopped parsley, 1/4 cup chopped dill, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint (optional) and dressing (1 garlic clove, salt to taste, 3 tablespoons lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil).

 

Coconut Macaroons

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This classic dessert can be made healthy with just a few adjustments. This makes several macaroons depending on how large you make them.

 

Ingredients:

 

•6 egg whites

•¼ teaspoon sea salt

•½ cup agave nectar

•1 tablespoon vanilla extract

•3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut

 

Instructions:

 

1. In a mixing bowl whisk egg whites and salt until stiff.

2. Fold in agave, vanilla and coconut.

3. Drop batter onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet, one rounded tablespoonful at a time is suggested.

4. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes, until lightly browned.

5. Let cool and enjoy!

 

 

Have a happy and healthy Passover!!

 

~Love to Live Healthy with Josephine Fitzpatrick

 

Innovation Weight Loss and Fitness

8031 Jericho Tpke Woodbury, NY 11797

469 7th Ave Manhattan, NY 10018

FitnessHealthy TipsLifestyle

Passover Week

 

This evening begins the Jewish holiday of Passover. This week long holiday is a celebration of freedom in the Jewish faith, with traditions including celebratory meals and symbolic foods and restrictions. This can be a tough time for many of us, trying to navigate the dietary changes and also being faced with huge feasts. Luckily you can fit two cheat days into the Passover week, so take advantage of that and try to stay as clean as possible the other days. Plan ahead and find healthy and clean alternatives that fit into your Passover plans, such as these suggestions and recipes below. 

MAINTENACE DAY:
If you want to enjoy the Passover weekend holiday you will give up your one cheat day and instead eat clean throughout the days and only go off at night for dinner and dessert. Remember when you go off at night it doesn’t mean you have to eat everything in sight.  In fact a great way to enjoy is to take a large spoonful of everything you like. This way you get to taste everything. Sometimes a taste is all you need to feel satisfied and not stuffed.  

 
WEIGHT LOSS:
If you decide  want to keep this Passover Holiday a Weight Loss weekend then you must stick to only one day cheat. On the remaining day(s) that you celebrate passover you can incorporate some of the suggestions below to keep you on track and stay true to your holiday traditions.  
 
Matzah is only once a day and remember never eat just to eat. If you don’t need it, don’t eat it. You don’t want to end the night feeling bloated and sick. Like you over did it and you regret it. Instead, you want to end the holiday feeling amazing and in control. You will enjoy  the food, the company and the celebration.
 

For Passover ONLY, some breakfast, lunch and dinner options:

 

1)  MATZAH: 1/2 sheet original Matzah with 1 tbsp of peanut butter (or sunbutter if you can’t do the peanut for Passover)
2)  MATZAH AND FRUIT: 1/2 sheet Matzah with 1 tsp of peanut butter or sunbutter with 1 piece of fruit or 1 cup of fruit
3) EGGS: 4 egg whites and 1 cup of veggies or 2 regular eggs with garden salad
4) Basic grilled chicken or turkey with 1 sliced cucumber and 1 chopped pepper – in a bowl you will have the 4 oz of protein with a sliced cucumber and 1 slice pepper. Salt pepper lemon – always yummy
5)  Light tuna or chicken salad or egg white salad with 1 matzah (1 tbsp light mayo)
6) 1/2 cup cottage cheese with 1/2 cup fruit
7) Chubby Potato:  1 large white potato with 1 cup of veggies on top and 1/4 cup of melted cheese and bake 🙂
8) For dessert you can do any fruit with peanut butter
9) Peanut butter ice cream cups – combine 1 tbsp of peanut butter and 2 tbsp of whip cream and place in cupcake pan and freeze.  Makes 12 – you can have 1 for a dessert or snack.

 

Squash Kugel

 

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This is a super healthy recipe that puts an delicious twist on a classic dish.

 

Ingredients:

•2 medium butternut squash, cut in half, seeded

•3 tablespoons vegetable oil

•2-3 egg whites

•1 teaspoon vanilla extract

•1 teaspoon cinnamon

•¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

•½ teaspoon sea salt

 

Instructions:

 1. Rub squash with a dab of oil.

2. Place cut side of squash down on metal baking sheet.

3. Bake squash in the oven at 350 degrees for 40-60 minutes (until soft).

4. Scoop out the squash, discard the skin.

5. Place squash in food processor with the rest of the oil, egg whites, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and sea salt. Puree until smooth and creamy.

6. Place in a 9-inch tart pan or casserole dish and bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees.

7. Serve! 

 

Charoset 

 

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This traditional dish is already a great recipe for eating clean.  

 

Ingredients:

 

•2 apples, peeled, cored and cut into cubes

•2 cups walnuts, chopped

•1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

•½ cup orange juice

•1 tablespoon lemon juice

•¾ cups currants

 

Instructions:

 

  1. In food processor, combine all ingredients until desired texture is achieved.
  2. Serve! 

 

Make Your Own Maror

 

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Combine 1 horseradish root (about 4 inches) peeled and chopped with 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a food processor. Pulse until horseradish is well ground. Store in a glass container until ready to serve. 

 

Bitter Herbs Salad

 

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Combine 2 hearts of romaine lettuce, 1 small head of radicchio, 2 cups arugula, 1 stalk of celery, 2 scallions (chopped), 1/4 cup chopped parsley, 1/4 cup chopped dill, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint (optional) and dressing (1 garlic clove, salt to taste, 3 tablespoons lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil). 

 

Coconut Macaroons

 

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This classic dessert can be made healthy with just a few adjustments. This makes several macaroons depending on how large you make them. 

 

Ingredients:

 

•6 egg whites

•¼ teaspoon sea salt

•½ cup agave nectar

•1 tablespoon vanilla extract

•3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut

 

Instructions:

 

1. In a mixing bowl whisk egg whites and salt until stiff.

2. Fold in agave, vanilla and coconut.

3. Drop batter onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet, one rounded tablespoonful at a time is suggested. 

4. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes, until lightly browned.

5. Let cool and enjoy! 

 

 

Have a happy and healthy Passover!!

 

~Love to Live Healthy with Josephine Fitzpatrick

 

Innovation Weight Loss and Fitness

8031 Jericho Tpke Woodbury, NY 11797

469 7th Ave Manhattan, NY 10018