The ketogenic diet has recently made a resurgence — in a big way. The influx of keto-labeled items at the store and keto-this talk in the media may make it seem as if it’s a new concept, but this way of eating has actually been used for various therapeutic reasons for nearly a century.
If you got an Instant Pot as a holiday gift—or if you went out and bought one for yourself—you’ll be happy to learn that you can make Nutrisystem-friendly meals in a snap using your new kitchen toy. According to the manufacturer, Instant Pot speeds up cooking by two to six times using up to 70 percent less energy.
The Instant Pot is the Swiss Army Knife of kitchen tools. It’s the next generation pressure cooker, but it also sautés, and acts like a slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, yogurt maker and a food warmer. If there’s ever an attachment that slices and dices or sends your shopping list to a grocery delivery service, you’ll be able to call it your own personal chef.
You can have this Sunday night special meal any old time since the Instant Pot makes it ultra easy and quick to prepare. Loaded with flavor from garlic, Italian seasoning, onions and black pepper, it’s equally loaded with nutrients since you’re adding carrots and potatoes to the dish. This recipe calls for two pounds of lean beef, such as rump roast, eye of round or bottom round. The cooking method is what turns these normally tough cuts into tender, juicy morsels luxuriating in a rich tomato-laced gravy. Only 359 calories, this dish counts as one SmartCarb, two PowerFuels, one Vegetable and two Extras on the Nutrisystem program.
Choose your protein—chicken, pork or beef—and add garlic, Mexican spice and fire-roasted tomatoes to your Instant Pot for instant, South-of-the-Border flavor. Avocado adds a dose of monounsatured fat—the one that’s extra good for you—and this dish is garnished with pico de gallo and chopped cilantro. This recipe makes four, two-tortilla servings at just 306 calories per serving. On Nutrisystem, this Instant Pot recipe counts as two PowerFuels, one SmartCarb and one Extra.
You’ll bounce out of bed to enjoy this egg-based breakfast made with cheddar cheese, tomatoes, spinach and hashbrowns that’s ready in just 20 minutes… And so will your entire family! This recipe makes enough for eight servings. Whatever you don’t eat, you can save for later in the week. One serving is only 115 calories and counts as one PowerFuel and one Extra.
With your Instant Pot, you don’t need a rotisserie, nor do you need to spend extra money to buy a ready-made chicken at the grocery store. All you have to do is use the “sauté” setting on the appliance, add one whole chicken, garlic powder, paprika, dried herbs (your choice) and some low-sodium chicken broth and olive oil. After the skin is golden brown, use your Instant Pot as a pressure cooker. Your “rotisserie” chicken will be done in 25 minutes! One two oz. serving of chicken is 116 calories and counts as one PowerFuel. Pair it with a large salad and a whole grain roll and your Flex meal is complete.
This soup is a hearty, satisfying, nutritious meal, bursting with flavor and warm comfort on a cold day. Don’t let the lengthy ingredients list daunt you. Once you get your veggies diced—or you get your already prepared vegetables out of the fridge—it takes no time to make. Imagine yourself sitting down to tuck into this steaming tomato-chicken broth-based soup rich with vegetables, beans, ditalini pasta and chicken, spiced with red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, pepper, thyme, bay leaves and rosemary. The recipe makes six servings, each 303 calories. On Nutrisystem, a serving counts as one PowerFuel, one Smart Carb, one Vegetable and one Extra.
It’s easy to whip up this traditional dish from Louisiana’s Big Easy using the slow cooker setting of your Instant Pot. Six hours before you plan to eat, place one pound of boneless chicken breast in the pot with onions, minced garlic, bell peppers, carrots, tomato, Creole seasoning, some broth and cayenne pepper for a real bayou flavor. When it’s done, shred the chicken and serve over cooked brown rice. This recipe serves six. Each serving is 262 calories and counts as one SmartCarb, one PowerFuel, one Vegetable and one Extra.
You’re going to wonder how anything that tastes this good can be good for you, but it is. Salmon is rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids that help douse dangerous inflammation in your body, which can contribute to heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s and arthritis. Salmon is also an excellent source of lean protein, as is the cup of chickpeas in this recipe, which are blended with raw vegetables such as zucchini, asparagus, bell peppers or broccoli. And did we mention Chili-Lime Sauce? That mix of chili powder, garlic, honey, lime juice and other flavorful ingredients makes the meal. The recipe makes two servings, and each clocks in at just 342 calories. One serving counts as one SmartCarb, one PowerFuel, half a Vegetable and three Extras.
In the world of side dishes, this delicious Instant Pot recipe reigns supreme. Imagine roasted potatoes done to perfection in seven minutes! You’ll need three cups of baby potatoes and a mix of herbs like thyme, rosemary, marjoram, oregano, some garlic powder and water. After sautéing briefly, use the pressure cooker setting to finish. Three cups of potatoes make six servings at 99 calories each. On Nutrisystem, this side counts as one SmartCarb and one Extra.
This isn’t the only cheesecake on the Nutrisystem diet, but it might become your favorite. It’s a satisfying cream cheese-ricotta style cake with a kicked-up lime flavor thanks to two whole limes zested and juiced, and sweetened with stevia, an all-nautural plant-based sweetener. You’ll need a mixer or a fork to work the ingredients together, but the rest is all Instant Pot. Best of all, this Instant Pot recipe is only 157 calories a serving and the recipe makes five servings, which each count as one PowerFuel and three Extras.
It’s up to you what you want to call this. It could be breakfast, dessert or your afternoon snack. Made with brown rice, raw cranberries, skim milk, light coconut milk, with a sprinkle of cinnamon and stevia, this 152-calorie bowl of comfort counts as one SmartCarb and one Extra.
Buffalo chicken lover? You need to bookmark this recipe. Shredded buffalo chicken is cooked to perfection with this help of an instant pot and served atop a lettuce wrap for a spicy and hearty meal. Complete with a homemade blue cheese dressing, this diet-friendly instant pot recipe has all the flavors of your favorite buffalo chicken dish without the added calories!
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Okay, so you’re on a diet. But life doesn’t stop. The weekend’s approaching, you have friends and they want dinner. In fact, your group might love to meet up at one place in particular—the one with the amazing salmon, to-die-for appetizer or, of course, chocolate molten lava cake. Meeting up for dinner is like the go-to event when making plans. It’s an opportunity to get out, catch up and just forget about an incredibly busy, stressful week.
Unfortunately, this is where anyone on a diet finds themselves in a bind. It’s so tempting to just toss all caution to the wind the minute you see the featured entrees listed at the hostess booth, or the second the waiter asks you what you want to drink. Having friends that don’t share the same health goals can make it even harder.
So, what do you do? We could say, “willpower to the rescue,” but we know that’s not gonna cut it. So, focus on why you are actually there. Hint: It’s not the chips and salsa. You made plans with your friends, to be with your friends. Enjoy the time you have with them because obsessing over food was never really part of the agenda. Check out the restaurant’s website before you head over to get a glimpse of the healthy options. Many offer the nutritional information now. If you have a clear idea of what you should order going in, there’s no way to slip up when you’re going out! The Nutrisystem Eating Out Guide is also an excellent tool, providing all sorts of suggestions for making this decision and keeping diets on-plan, for any of your life plans.
Alcohol is any diet’s worst enemy, and we’re sure you’ve heard it before. A round of drinks equates to empty calories, roughly a hundred and twenty at a time, without the fun mixers. It might also leave you feeling horrible the next day (both sick and guilty). If you have an exercise regimen, chances are, you won’t even feel capable of taking it on after a night out drinking with friends. Worst of all, the booze you have out with your pals has the capacity to mess with your inhibitions and lead to a chain reaction of diet mistakes. Ever go out with your friends (and healthy intentions) to grab a salad and, after a few drinks, end up ordering the loaded pizza? This isn’t an uncommon story. Save yourself from the mess and order water or a zero-calorie, flavored beverage. If you must have a drink, stick with one light beer or glass of dry wine, then get back to the aqua.
This is the hard one. Every good restaurant has a waiter leave a beautiful assortment of bread slices or rolls on the table with butter for spreading. This situation is a carb-lover’s dream and worst nightmare, all bundled up into one health fiasco. The refined, simple carbs in a slice of bread might lead to instant satisfaction, almost a sugar high if you will, but just one will rarely do. The fiber is lost, along with the rest of the nutrients during processing. It won’t fill you up, so the waiter will keep filling up your basket. The butter: Just more calories and fat. Don’t be afraid to ask for a plate of fresh veggies to nosh on. While it may sound silly, they’ll most likely be happy to oblige, and you’ll feel better munching on something that keeps your blood sugar stable and your waistline in check. Or, have some at home before you head out so you aren’t ravenous by the time the bread basket rolls around.
Don’t get us wrong, we love avocados. In fact, we have a whole list on The Leaf of brilliant ways to use avocados. Avocado contains all sorts of nutrients and monounsaturated fats to keep you lean and your heart healthy. But, guacamole is the avocado-plus recipe: It’s avocado, plus a lot of extra ingredients (the sky’s the limit) that the chef of the day feels like tossing in. Fruit, cheese and bacon…. are all additions that can turn a basic recipe into a restaurant’s signature appetizer. Everyone’s always looking for the new thing, and restaurants, a way to stand out. Pair it with tortilla chips and you’re done for!
Guacamole is absolutely addicting and even the nutritional powerhouse, avocado, is something to be eaten in moderation because of the high calorie-count. It’s easy to lose sight of how much you’re eating very quickly. An order of guacamole and tortilla chips at a popular chain restaurant gets close to 1500 calories! Go out with your best bud, and the two of you have taken down 750 calories before the main course. Look for the plain, untouched fruit and have a tablespoon of that mashed (one Extra).
Sorry to burst your bubble, but even the salads at restaurants require a sharp eye, when you’re on a diet. Lettuce, tomatoes and onions are all wonderfully nutritious and best enjoyed fresh in a bowl, but, when your favorite joint gets fancy with their creations, all bets are off. Fried tortilla strips, honey roasted nuts, cheeses and creamy dressings take the calorie and fat counts higher than you could even imagine. Portion distortion is also at play, with a meal usually fit for three.
The Nutrisystem Eating Out Guide sites Applebee’s Grilled Shrimp ‘N Spinach Salad as a sneaky diet saboteur, worse than their seven-ounce sirloin. This seemingly innocent diet option has 1,000 calories and 66 grams of fat. Who could’ve guessed?
Our suggestion? Go as raw and basic as possible. Stick to the fresh vegetables, fruits (one cup of berries is a SmartCarb on Nutrisystem) and two tablespoons of fat-free dressings (one Extra on Nutrisystem). Skip the crispy carb toppings like tortilla strips and croutons. Limit the cheese (to one slice or ounce of low-fat, a PowerFuel on Nutrisystem) and ask for chicken or shrimp prepared plain (two ounces of cooked chicken is a PowerFuel, while three ounces of shrimp is a PowerFuel). If there are eggs, just have one as a PowerFuel for the evening.
Chicken wings are rarely grilled. They are spiced up and deep fried for an appetizer with a nutritional makeup that could ruin anyone’s appetite. Just one serving of medium buffalo wings at a well-known restaurant chain packs 1,090 calories! Want to know how many are from fat? 500. One night out for dinner should never take over your calorie allotment for the day, and this one gets mighty close.
This should be eye-opening, especially due to the fact that most store brands of hot sauce come with a big, fat zero in the nutrition label. Wings are pretty much all skin to begin with (why you bite the meat out from so many of them) from there, the frying drives them into the grave.
If you really love wings, experiment with an air fryer at home. The Leaf has an amazing recipe for Air Fryer Drumsticks. At the restaurant, ask for some hummus or shrimp cocktail instead. A quarter cup of hummus is a SmartCarb on Nutrisystem and you can pair it with all the fresh vegetables your heart desires. Three ounces of shrimp is a PowerFuel on Nutrisystem and one tablespoon of cocktail sauce translates to an Extra.
The Nutrisystem Eating Out Guide is on-point with this one. The way a food is prepared can spell the difference between a “diet do” and a “diet don’t.” Anything pan fried, scalloped, battered or creamy might as well be labeled “fat-bathed.” All of these cooking methods suggest that the fish, poultry or potato has been greased up with butter, oil or lard. And, your diet goals most likely aren’t on the chef’s mind… Flavor is.
So, what’s an extra stick or half-cup? Just about a massive calorie load, you don’t want. Instead, look for words like “roasted,” “grilled” or “baked.” You’ll still get flavor, but the taste will come mostly from the quality of the foods themselves, not whatever suspicious fat they’re masked in.
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Hey hey friends! How are you? I hope you’re having a wonderful week. We’re all really enjoying having our favorite guy back around. He’s been making up for lost time with the girls, chasing them around the yard, helping Liv with homework, and playing hide and seek. We’ve taken family walks with the dogs, we had an awesome date night at Charro del Rey and it was even followed by our usual meandering around Target because if a babysitter comes over, there’s no way you can go home before the kids fall asleep.
So there’s obviously been a lot going on lately, but there’s something I didn’t want to skip over this year: Winter Shape Up. I’ve received some questions about when we were going to do WSU, and the original plan was to film the videos the weekend that P ended up coming down with the flu. A week later, my friend Katie (who films the videos with me) and her family also ended up getting it. (It was definitely going around Tucson and SO many people we know ended up being sick.) The next time we could schedule to film wasn’t until mid Feb, and I didn’t want to delay everything until the spring, especially since Summer Shape Up will be back in full force.
So we’re heading into Plan B, and I’m super excited about it: we’re going to do a live round of Home Workout Warrior!
Quite a few people let me know in my annual survey that they wanted to try a Fit Guide, but the cost was permitting them from purchasing the entire plan. Others said they wished there was a way to try out the plan first and then decide if they wanted to commit to the full 12 weeks. This is the way to do it! When you sign up for Home Workout Warrior LIVE (we start Monday, Feb 11) you’ll get 4 weeks of workouts, 4 weeks of meal plans from an RD, and group motivation headed your way.
If you’re feeling blah or unmotivated with your current fitness routine, this is the perfect opportunity to add a little spice back into it and see amazing results. This is also an effective plan for those who don’t have a gym membership or have been struggling to find time to work out. The workouts are short and incredibly effective. It’s one of my personal favorite ways to train.
The Home Workout Warrior plan is strategically designed to build lean muscle, burn fat, and increase athletic performance in the comfort of your own home. This is my #1 most popular plan, and the best thing about it is that you can do it anywhere with a pair of dumbbells and your own bodyweight.
Here’s Laura’s progress after 1 month of Fit Guide workouts:
And here are some incredible 8 week results:
– These HWW workouts are fast and furious circuits with cardio intervals, strength exercises, and core work. They range from 30-45 minutes and all you need is a pair of dumbbells.
– Each week, you’ll have a plan to follow with your workouts and rest days. You don’t need to worry about a muscle training split or getting in a balanced workout; I did all of the work for you. You can also easily shuffle the workouts around if needed. I’ll always here to help you change up your workout days or answer any questions.
What about the meal plans?
These were created by my friend Kim McDevitt, and she specializes in creating meals for athletes. They’re balanced, delicious and simple ideas you can implement however you’d like. Grocery lists are provided for each week, too.
– If you sign up here, you’ll get EVERYTHING delivered to your inbox on Friday, Feb 8, so you’re ready to crush it on Monday. It’s $9 to sign up, which helps cover production and design costs. You’ll also get some email email check-ins along the way. (After Feb 8, the price will jump to $29)
– If you don’t want to receive everything in advance, no worries at all. Make sure you’re following me on Instagram. I’ll post the workout for the next day in my stories, along with any form cues or tips.
– We’re filming 4 new free videos for the blog the weekend of Feb 15. I’m so excited to post and share these when they’re live! I’ll also create a workout calendar with these new videos + the ones I’ve recently posted so you have some additional workout plan options in the spring.
Are you ready?? Sign up here to join in the fun!
xo
Gina
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Did you know that the human body is made up of approximately 60% water?
Water is crucial for healthy digestion, proper breathing, and just about every basic function. When you don’t have proper fluid levels, dehydration can occur which can lead to various less than favorable side effects.
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What would happen if your body reacts to junk food, just the way your hand reacts when it touches something hot? Among the advantages, you would be assured of remaining free of diabetes.
Type II diabetes, what most people suffer from, is a lifestyle disease. Juvenile diabetes, the one that happens to children and adolescents, happens, if you wrongly chose your ancestors. It may even happen due to a viral infection early in life. But most of the time no one knows how or why juvenile diabetes happens in some children and not others.
Diet and diabetes have always been intimately connected. Type II diabetes does not happen overnight. Wrong choices of foods begin the degenerative process in those who are vulnerable to diabetes.
Most type II diabetics are overweight. They don’t have a shortage of insulin, but their cells are resistant to its effects. When they lose weight, the cells become more responsive. When this happens their blood sugar drops and the need for additional insulin reduces, as the insulin that their body is producing may prove to be adequate.
Therefore, an overweight diabetic should try and achieve ideal body weight in order to get control of his blood sugar and wean off oral antidiabetic drugs according to requirement. Here are some healthy diet tips for type 2 diabetes.
Including high-fibre foods in the diet leads to better blood sugar control and eventually leads to discontinuance of oral medicines in about 60% of non-insulin dependent diabetics (NIDDM).
Fruits, vegetables, whole grains and whole pulses are rich in fibre. Addition of bran flour to whole wheat helps increase natural fibre along with the B-vitamins. Add bran to wheat in a 1:1 proportion. A tablespoon of isabgol or guar gum taken twice a day before meals also helps achieve better blood sugar control.
Consuming whole pulses such as rajma, channa (black), moong, moth and matki regularly prevents unnecessary fluctuations in blood sugar level, as it has a low glycemic index (ability to increase blood glucose levels).
Soya beans are highly beneficial to diabetics for the same reason; they make blood sugar rise very slowly. Therefore, less insulin is needed. It also helps the cells to accept insulin more easily. This leads to quicker blood sugar control.
Furthermore, it helps lower cholesterol and triglycerides. So, they are highly recommended for diabetics. You can use soya flour in chappatis or consume soya nuts or soya biscuits, which are available in the market, or just cook the soya beans like any other whole dal, with onions and tomatoes.
Almost everyone has zinc and chromium deficiencies as these minerals are deficient in our soil. Supplementing with these will help sensitise cells to insulin and decrease requirement or oral hypoglycemic drugs.
Supplements of chromium picolinate are available. You can consume 200mcg daily. Consult your diabetologist about reducing your oral medicines simultaneously. If you are a diabetic, then you need to consume more antioxidants.
Alpha lipoic acid is one such antioxidant. It is an important nutrient for diabetics as it helps reduce the secondary effects of diabetes, including cataract formation, nerve damage, damage to blood vessels, retina and kidneys.
This apart, it helps in lowering blood sugar, prevents free radical damage and improves utilisation of other antioxidants such as vitamin A, C and E. But don’t forget to reduce your oral antidiabetic medicines (consulting your doctor) simultaneously.
There is no doubt that all diabetics should supplement with alpha lipoic acid. Other antioxidants such as vitamins A, C, E and selenium are also recommended for diabetics as they help quench free radical attack and prevent cellular damage.
Exercise has a hormonal influence on the body – it sensitises cells to insulin and reduces the requirement of oral antidiabetic medicines. A brisk walk for 30-40 minutes is recommended.
The best tips for type 2 diabetics are to eat a high fibre, complex carbohydrate, low-fat diet, supplementing with lots of soya beans vitamins, minerals and exercise. Of course, individual requirements vary for which you may need personalised guidance.
You can get in touch with Health Total experts for a customised diabetes management plan. Call toll-free 1800-266-0607 to book your appointment.
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As one may expect, this heritability extends across the entire spectrum of body size. Thus, if there are genes that explain obesity, then perhaps certain variations of these very same genes may do the exact opposite – i.e. promote “skinniness”.
In fact, we all know these people, who appear to be highly weight-gain “resistant”, in that they can apparently eat all day without gaining a gram of body fat or simply find it very difficult to “overeat” even when surrounded by highly-palatable food.
Now, a study by Fernando Riveros-McKay and colleagues, published in PLOS Genetics, compares the genetics of thinness with that of severe obesity.
Using genome-wide association studies, the researchers not only show that the heritability of thinness was comparable to that of severe obesity but they also confirmed the existence of 10 genetic loci that had been previously associated with obesity (as well as an addition obesity and BMI-associated locus (PKHD1).
As there may well be non-genetic reasons for people to fall into the “thin” end of the size spectrum, the researchers were careful to only include individuals who appeared in good health and especially excluded individuals with anorexia.
Overall, these finding are consistent with animal studies that have also identified loci/genes associated with thinness/decreased body weight due to reduced food intake/increased energy expenditure/resistance to high fat diet-induced obesity, mechanisms that the authors hypothesise may also contribute to human thinness.
Clearly, further genetic and phenotypic studies focused on persistently thin individuals may provide new insights into the mechanisms regulating human energy balance and may uncover potential anti-obesity drug targets.
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Edmonton, AB
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Here’s a Wheat Belly favorite from the Wheat Belly 30-Minute Cookbook, perfect to warm you up during these below-zero days we’re experiencing.
This thick and creamy mushrooms soup makes a filling meal by itself or a substantial accompaniment to pork, chicken, or beef dishes. As written, this recipe is dairy-free. If dairy avoidance is not an issue for you, the olive oil can be substituted with butter, coconut milk substituted with cream, half-and-half, or whole milk. Regardless, using higher-fat coconut milk or dairy is the way we like it around here: full of healthy fats.
Prep time: 5 minutes Total time: 20 minutes
Makes 8 servings
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
16 ounces baby bella, cremini, or button mushrooms, chopped coarsely
1 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups chicken stock
12 ounces coconut milk (full-fat canned)
2 tablespoons chives, chopped
In large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until onions translucent, then add mushrooms. Reduce heat to medium, add salt and pepper, and cover for several minutes until mushrooms softened.
Stir in chicken stock and coconut milk, cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
Ladle or pour mixture into blender and blend until smooth (in batches, if necessary). Serve topped with chopped chives.
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Let me be the bearer of good news: it is entirely possible to make great buffalo chicken at home. These ...Sometimes you just want a delicious, hearty sandwich. The good news is that you can still enjoy this meal-time must-have when you’re trying to lose weight. You just have to make smart sandwich choices. In the article How to Build a Better Sandwich, we break down the basics of putting together a palate-pleasing sammie that still fits with your diet. Check it out if you want to build your next sandwich from scratch.
Hint: Just click on the recipe name, image or link in the caption to get the full recipe.
Get all the flavor and texture of a classic Philly Cheesesteak without any of the guilt-filled aftermath, thanks to this lighter version of a sandwich staple. Featuring thinly sliced pieces of steak covered in melted cheese with mushrooms, peppers and onions in between a soft roll, this is definitely one of our favorite sandwich recipes of all time. Count one serving as two PowerFuels, one SmartCarb and one Vegetable in your NuMi App. Click here to get the full recipe >
Of all of the sandwich recipes on The Leaf, this is definitely one of our customers’ favorites. Featuring shredded chicken smothered in spicy, seasoned buffalo sauce with crunchy lettuce in between two soft buns, it’s really no wonder this staple sandwich is so popular. This recipe makes two servings, and each counts as one SmartCarb, one Powerfuel and one Extra, making this a great foundation for a Flex
Meal. Can’t get enough buffalo sauce? You’re going to want to check out this article: Love Buffalo Sauce? 5 Recipes You Won’t Want to Miss >
This sandwich recipe is bursting with delicious, savory flavor. Tender pulled pork and a mouthwatering combination of seasonings and sauces are slow cooked to perfection, then topped with a vinegar cabbage slaw that adds a crunchy kick of flavor on a soft bun. Click here to get the full recipe > Love pork? Trim the fat with these Four Fabulous Pork Recipes >
We keep a classic sandwich lean by replacing regular sausage with chicken sausage in this savory sandwich recipe that’s also packed with sautéed peppers and onions in between a warm, toasted bun. Clocking in at a little more than 300 calories, and counting as two PowerFuels, one SmartCarb and one Vegetable, this popular pick makes a great Flex meal option. Click here for the full recipe >
If we weren’t so floored by the flavor of this delicious sandwich, we’d be stuck on just how creative it is. Using your Nutrisystem Buttermilk Waffles as a stand in for bread, this top-rated sammie combines turkey, apple, red onion and Swiss cheese with an unbelievable avocado sauce for a delicious dish your taste buds and your waistline will thank you for. Click here to get the full recipe >
Have your BBQ and lose weight, too, with this popular pick that’s one of our favorite sandwich recipes. Featuring tender, shredded chicken breast smothered in a smokey BBQ sauce and topped with a flavorful classic coleslaw mix in between a soft bun, this is one healthy recipe the whole family will love. Counting as two SmartCarbs, two PowerFuels, three Extras and half a Vegetable, this sandwich can be enjoyed as a flex meal. Just be sure to check your Flex meal guidelines to determine how best to tweak the recipe to fulfill your flex meal requirements. Click here to get the full recipe >
This Artisanal Grilled Cheese puts a flavorful spin on a staple sammie. Pair it with a warm cup of soup or a veggie-packed garden salad for a balanced meal that will become a regular on your menu. Click here for the full recipe >
Get your mornings off on the right foot with this tasty bagel breakfast sandwich featuring your Nutrisystem Honey Wheat Bagel topped with creamy (or crunchy, if you prefer!) peanut butter, sliced banana and raisins, then sprinkled with cinnamon. The healthy fats from the peanut butter and the fiber from the bagel and raisins will help keep you full, while the complex carbs from the bananas will help boost your energy. So you’ll stay satisfied and strong till lunchtime rolls around. Click here to get the full recipe > Or, if you’re looking for some other tasty ways to enjoy the Nutrisystem bagel, click here for five more delicious recipes using your Nutrisystem Honey Wheat Bagel >
This delicious Avocado Chicken Salad Sandwich is a dieter’s dream: It’s delicious and it takes mere seconds to prepare. Not an avocado fan? Feel free to leave it off. Although we think it definitely adds a little something extra to this popular sandwich recipe. Click here for the full recipe >
This delicious Turkey and Goat Cheese Wrap is loaded with vibrant veggies for an extra touch of flavor… and crunch. Click here for the full recipe >
Tuna is the chicken of the sea, and for good reason. Its white, lean and oh-so-versatile! This healthy take on the Nutrisystem Tuna Salad is ready in under five minutes. Perfect on-the-go or for a lunch spent in, you will check one serving of heart healthy fish off your list for the week. Like most fish, tuna is rich in heart-healthy and waist-friendly omega-3 fats. Each bite is a source of protein. This recipe adds some extra nutrition and counts as a Nutrisystem Lunch, one PowerFuel, one Vegetable and one Extra. Click here for the full recipe >
This skinny take on a staple sandwich is just as healthy as it is hearty. Just consider this fair warning: You may want to consider doubling the recipe. A sandwich this tasty is likely to draw a hungry crowd. Click here for the full recipe >
Add some olives, onions and sun-dried tomatoes to your standard tuna pita for a delicious and healthy Mediterranean twist. Click here for the full recipe >
Need a quick and tasty lunch for a busy workday? Searching for the simplest dinner that still delivers on taste and nutrition? Introducing the Chicken Pita Pocket! It’s easy to prepare, full of nutrition and totally tasty! With characteristics like that, is it really any wonder this is one of our customers’ favorite sandwich recipes? Click here for the full recipe >
We know we say it about all of our sandwich recipes… But this delicious dish really does bring something a little something special to the table. This Light Fruit & Cheese Sandwich is an absolutely delightful combination of sweet, fresh mixed fruit, honey, light cottage cheese and cheddar stuffed into an airy yet filling whole wheat pita pocket. Chopped green onion adds an extra flair that leaves our taste buds wanting more of this fantastic recipe. This ideal Flex Meal starter is all completely dietitian-approved, and satisfies sandwich cravings in a totally unique and amazing way. Click here for the full recipe >
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