Chic Inspector: recipes

Don’t worry, you’re not alone. The past several months haven't been easy for anybody.

Here’s my truth… I’ve gained 12lbs. As many of you know, I do variations of kettlebell training workouts. Wanna know my guilty pleasure? Cookies and donuts! To maintain or lose weight is all about your nutrition and eating habits. We can exercise all the time, but with eating junk food and sugary treats, there’s a high likelihood for weight gain.

I knew after stepping on that scale, I had to make a change. What’s helped me stay on track is to be focused and intentional with some form of structure. I wake up in the morning, drink 8 ounces of water and have my 9am workouts each day. Then have my meal prep ready. Recently, I started using the Ari Coach app, which is designed by dietitians and athletic trainers to help create healthy eating habits. I use the app because it’s super easy - there’s no calorie-counting and I can pick delicious meals that I like!

The Ari Coach app has weekly meal plans that are tailored for your goal, body type and workout schedule. Since I train and teach kettlebell workouts virtually, I need to be properly fueled for swinging those weights around.

So if you need to get back in the swing of nutrition, head over to the app store and download Ari Coach for free.

Happy Eating!

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Ari Coach, but opinions are my own.

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Inspected Eats: Plant-Based Power Bowls

New Year, New You? Is that your mantra or you don't care about that?! No judgement here. Many people I know has decided to ditch meat for reasons such as spirituality, animal-rights, etc. One of the main factors for friends completely taking meat out of their diet is the Netflix documentary, What the Health. I do recommend watching this VERY informative documentary of what we are putting in our bodies when we consume meat. I'm not going to go in the very details, because the documentary tell it best...it's quite alarming! Anyhoo, my favorite way of diving into this new plant-based life is through bowls. It's an easy way to incorporate multiple and nutritious ingredients in a bowl...duh!

Below are some amazing bowls that are compiled with components that are affordable at the supermarket and no meat included.

Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

Eggplant Spinach Quinoa Buddha Bowl

Enchilada Power Bowls with Spicy Tofu

Buffalo Roasted Chickpea Bowl with Honey Mustard Tahini Sauce

Berries and Almonds Breakfast Bowl

Chili Garlic Cauliflower "Risotto" Bowls

Teryaki Kale & Tofu Bowls

Are you eating a plant-based diet?

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Who doesn't love a good time at the spa? I'm pretty sure I can speak for many of us and say we enjoy the relaxation benefits of the spa. Also, I can speak for many of us, if we can bring the spa elements to our own home we would do. Isn't the best place to relax and breathe, is at home?! I found some amazing recipes that you can do with some basic essentials that you may have around the house. Here's a fun tip, sugar and essentials oils are two ingredients that you may have that can go a long way in the below recipes.

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Inspector Eats: 7 Cauliflower Recipes

It's summer time and many of you and I are preparing for that summer body besides fitness, eating right is a workout in itself. Cauliflower is that versatile vegetable that you substitute into many recipes. You can blend it into a sauce, add it to salad, use it as a"rice" and "bread". Below are 7 cauliflower meals that are low in carbs and are some fun variations on some of your favorite recipes.

Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower Rice

Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks

Garlic Mashed Cauliflower

Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Butter Sauce

Cauliflower Alfredo Zoodles

General Tso's Cauliflower

Cauliflower Buffalo Bites

Which is your favorite Cauliflower recipe?

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5 Mocktails Recipes!

I would like to see a show of hands of those participating in Dry January...Well kudos to all of you starting the first month of the year by not drinking alcohol. Even though it's a great exercise you're doing, I will not be participating, LOL! I love my white wine too much to give up on that.

But please don't use me as an example. Going a week or a month alcohol free is totally doable, however you have to find the enjoyment of sipping on drink minus the exception of getting a buzz. I've found 5 fun mocktail (cocktails w/o alcohol) recipes that are based around drinks that you may buy at a bar.

So while you're enjoying a mocktail, I will be enjoying an actually cocktail!
Bottoms up! : -)

Mai Tai Mocktail

Sangria Mocktail

Nojito

Virgin Piña Colada

Strawberry Daiquiri Mocktail

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Inspector Eats: DIY Holiday Drinks

Sip, sip and more sip! Drinking is one of the my favorite things to do during the Holidays because places like Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts and other establishments has limited flavored beverages that's sometimes is had to resist. There are flavors and recipes that are sweet and sometimes savory that makes me want to either cuddle up with a good book or dance on a bar (please don't judge me). However if you can resist and like to roll up your sleeves, you can be your own barista/bartender. So below are my favorite and delicious drinks that you can try this holiday season! Enjoy!

Salted Caramel Mocha Martini

Spiced Bourbon Eggnog

Slow Cooker Gingerbread Latte

Peppermint Mocha White Russian

Homemade Salted Caramel Eggnog

White Chocolate Peppermint Bark Martini

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Inspector Eats: 7 Ways to Vamp Up Your Boring Oatmeal!

When the Fall season comes around and the temps drop, my favorite food to indulge in is oatmeal. But lets be honest, oatmeal can be a lot boring if you have no clue what to add to it besides milk and sugar. I've gathered 7 healthy, fruity and fiber filled recipes that will give you a major boost for those cold mornings.

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Spiced Buttermilk Oatmeal with Dried Fruit and Pecans

Sugar and spice and everything nice is what I call this version of oatmeal. The added pecans and dried fruits, gives it the best crunchy sweet bit without the artificial sugar.

Peach Cobbler Oatmeal

Who doesn't love a peach cobbler pie?! Instead of the common after dinner desert, this is a fun way to satisfy that craving for breakfast.

Toasted Almond and Honey Overnight Oats

From the recipe it seems a little boring, however this recipe has an added dose of fiber with Chia seeds and greek yogurt topped with toasted almond for a extra crunch.

Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats

Similar to the above recipe, this is also high in fiber with the combination of the banana and peanut butter makes this super sweet oatmeal highly favorite for morning breakfast.

Blueberry Muffin Overnight Oats

Blueberries is my favorite fruit to add to my oatmeal. Blueberries is full with antioxidants and the depending on the sweetness of the berries, there's no need to added sugar.

Apple Pie Overnight Oats

Who doesn't love apple pie?! This apple pie inspiration recipe has applesauce and maple syrup. Yummy!

Simple Vanilla Protein Overnight Oats

To all of you fitness nuts that loves a protein shake, you can inject your favorite flavored protein powder in your oatmeal as well. As the recipe put it's quite simple.

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Inspector Eats: Meatless Meals

You can give your body a meat detox and I have five meals that are filling and contains no meat. Yes, vegans and vegetarians do it all the time and even if you're a hardcore meatlover you will not miss the meat in these meals.

Creamy Tahini Broccolini Pasta

Creamy Tahini Broccolini Pasta

I love this pasta dish because it's simple with ingredients but packed with seasoning and greens.

MEATLESS “MEATLOAF”

MEATLESS “MEATLOAF”

Don't be fooled with this "meatloaf", this contain all veggies. Load as much cheese you want and top it off with ketchup. Yum!

Black Bean and Spinach Enchiladas

This is a safe twist on the enchiladas! This recipes has a great sauce however you can totally improvise with the kind of veggies you want to put in it. Nothing is off limits here.

Three Cheese Pesto Spinach Flatbread Pizza

I love a pizza and a pizza packed with spinach and pesto goes on top of the list. This is not a difficult recipe to try, I do recommend if you can make your own pesto, you should.

Southwest Portobello Burgers

Burger with mushrooms and avocado is a true winner! As a reminder , Portobello mushrooms are great meat substitutes because of it's hearty texture. Once again it's all about the seasonings.

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Summer Cool Down Cocktails

It's been hot and extremely humid lately. Even though we can't do too much besides staying inside and sheltering in some AC, we can treat ourselves to a quenching drink. The summer is my favorite time to throw back a vodka infuse cocktail on the rocks. Below, I gathered a few my cocktails that's few sure to keep you cool.

Pinnacle® Ruby Sunset

Pinnacle® Ruby Sunset

1 Part Pinnacle® Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka
2 Parts Lemon Lime Soda
Splash of Cranberry Juice
Garnish with a Lime Wedge

Green Tea Cooler

Green Tea Cooler

1½ parts Skinnygirl® Cucumber Vodka
6 parts green tea (water steeped with tea bags OR diet green tea)
2 Lemon wheel for garnish

Chic Cut-Out Cooler

Chic Cut-Out Cooler

2 parts Skinnygirl Bare Naked Vodka
2 parts Coconut water
1 part Cranberry Juice
Splash of Club Soda
Pineapple slice for garnish

Pinnacle® Ruby Club

Pinnacle® Ruby Club

1 Part Pinnacle® Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka
2 Parts Club Soda
Garnish with a Lime Wedge

Sunset Raspberry Lemonade

Sunset Raspberry Lemonade

2 parts Skinnygirl Bare Naked Vodka
4 large raspberries
1 part powdered lemonade mix
Splash of club soda
Lime wedge for garnish

What's your favorite cocktails during the Summer?

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