Healthy Chili

Hello dolls!

I saw a packet of chili seasoning in the organic section of the grocery store today  and felt inspired!! Despite the fact that chili is a completely out-of-season winter delicacy, I wanted to try the recipe in the spirit of healthy cooking! It was super fast and easy the the only necessary ingredients were the seasoning packet, organic ground turkey, organic canned tomatoes, and organic canned black beans. It was as simple as that! I served it up with the suggested sliced jalepenos and a pinch of low sodium swiss cheese on top - it was absolutely delicious ! I love my dads signature homestyle chili recipe, but this was a good way to get great flavor without all the calroies and fat. I definitely recommend!!!! Stay Fab Dolls. xoxo

- Miss Anon Fabulous

Grab & Go Snack

What healthy snacking options does a girl on the go have? Take the simple route, fruit! As I mentioned in a previous post, a misconception people often come across about eating better is the lack of time or choice. Grab a few fruits and veggies of your choice on your next trip to the grocery store and cut them up for a quick effortless snack. Cutting seriously takes no more than a minute, and nothing tastes better than delicious fresh fruit!

For a snack I grabbed a handfull of cherry tomatoes as well as a sliced avocado and mango. I also sprinkled a pinch of Mrs. Dash Lemon pepper seasoning over the avocado to give it an extra hint of flavor. Easy and delicious!, so no excuses ladies snack away. xoxo

- Miss Anon Fabulous

Simple Summer Salad

Ingredients:

chop chop chop !

Wa- la!

"Fast Food" Doesn't Mean "Fatty Food"

Fast food doesn't mean fatty food, right? - ok maybe it does, but it doesn't have to be SO bad, bear with me! The other night my mom and I were exploring dinner options; trying to find something relatively healthy but also something that didn't take too much time because we were starving - we came to the unanimous consensus of ordering takeout. I know what you're thinking - takeout is soooo bad for you right? But it actually doesnt have to be {not so bad anyways}. If you modify your orders to eat them even a little bit better than they would be ordinarily served, you can still work towards your goal of being more health conscious. Lets face it, you're gonna give in to the dire urge to get takeout every once in a while or otherwise find yourself in a situation where you're out to eat with friends and its not like your just gonna not have anything at all,  I mean come on thats just ridiculous. There are, however, a few minor adjustments you can make in your eat out routines to make them not such a major set-back on your health-kick. Treat yourself without defeating yourself. Its like giving yourself permission to have a mini shopping splurge after saving up for so long, but setting a budget. When you eat well most of the time you earn your little guilty pleasures and fast food delicacies - just don't over do it. You can order your hamburger and fries, lets say, without seasoning. I have personally done this before and let me just tell you that burger was every bit just as delicious. Who even has time to think about how strange it is to order food without seasoning while they are stuffing their face in that delectable burger, not you! You can also try getting a salad, salads in restaurants can tend to be calorie, sugar, and fat loaded however they have enough vegetables in them to balance out the not so good parts. Its also great to substitute a side of fries with some seasoned vegetables which seems like the less fun option but if you pick just the right restaurant the veggie options can be surprisingly delicious. 

When my mom and I ordered chinese takeout I knew that I wanted to at least try to get something kind of good so I wouldn't feel like I was counteracting all of my hard work and willpower to eat better. So we got an order of chicken and steamed vegetables without sauce and white rice. The steamed chicken and vegetables came exactly as titled - a fresh assortment of vegetables tossed together with cooked chicken, both steamed with absolutely no dressing or seasoning.We mixed it together with the white rice and ever so lightly drizzled low-sodium teriyaki sauce on top and it was savory and more than satisfying. It hit the spot with out going too overboard ~ hunger crisis averted. If you have any other tips or tricks for ordering fast food feel free to share them in a comment below. Stay fab dolls. xoxo

-Miss Anon Fabulous

Tea Time !

Good morning dolls! My secondary favorite beverage (lemon water being thee first) would have to be tea! Tea is extremely good for you being that it is made from natural extracted herbs. My go to- brand for tea would definitely have to be Tazo because their flavors are just so rich and refreshing but not overly strong. I keep stocked up on my four favorite flavors - Wild Sweet Orange, Refresh Mint, China Green Tips, and Organic Sultry Strawberry- I rotate them out to drink them every day. I love sitting down with a cute little tea mug and blogging; I find that surrounding myself with these kinds of positive aesthetics and cutsie details inspire me. Fun little desk setups or artsy tea mugs next to the computer are not only picture worthy, but they are also instrumental in the creative process! 

The best way to drink tea is without sugar, however, we are normally not used to drinks that aren't super sweet so it takes a little retraining to enjoy your tea without a puckered face. Try swapping one of the sugary juices or sodas you drink every day and replace it with a cup of unsweetened tea! One of my best friends has just recently started a blog page and put up a post about drinking more water, another healthy option. She mentioned the alarming amount of sugar that is in a single can of soda! Seriously we should know more about what we are putting into our bodies. Stay healthy and Stay Fabulous! xoxo

-Miss Anon Fabulous

Detox Water

Today I decided to mix up my own concoction of detox water because other than the fact that it looks artsy and has refreshing taste, it also has valuble health benefits. I bought a 1 Liter bottle of smart water and cut up fresh lemons and mint for a light natural flavor. I did my research to learn that infused water have properties which are rejuvenating and revitalizing to cleanse the body. The water has rich essence without calories and looseweightbyeating.com lists the overall nature of the enhanced water to be the following...

Improves mood.

Flushes toxins from your system.

Fills you up so you don’t eat as much junk.

Naturally helps body release fat cells.

Keeps food moving through your system.

Keeps organs healthy while you’re sweating.

Reduces muscle fatigue while working out.

Helps you recuperate faster from a workout.

Keeps you from feeling groggy in the afternoon.

[The website also offers a variety of other great detox waters recipes check it out]

According to detoxandbeautycleanse.com here are the health promoting characteristics of adding lemons to water : balances PH levels in the body, strengthens immune system, promotes skin repair, cleanses urinary tract, promotes quicker healing, detoxifies liver, & curbs appetite.

[further detailed explanation at full website click here ]

A variety of sources list the advantages of mint to : settle stomach, aid indigestion, provide antioxidants, etc

Feel fee to rey your own detox water combination and comment about your experience!
have a fab day !!!!! xoxo

- Miss Anon Fabulous