This recipe looks absolutely DELICIOUS and I will be making it for dinner tomorrow night :-) You can't go wrong with bacon and apples together! I found this recipe on a cool new site called PaleoPot.com,  be sure to check it out! Ingredients: 4 large Grass-Fed Pork Chops (filet a pocket on 1 side for stuffing) 4 large Strips of Bacon (chopped) 2 med Granny Smith Apples (peeled & diced) 1 med head of Garlic (smashed & chopped) 1 cup Raw Unsalted Pecans 1 large sweet onion (sliced into half-rings) 1 lemon (for zest) 1 Tbsp Paprika (optional) 4-8 toothpicks Directions:  Create a "pocket" in your pork for the stuffing, making sure not to puncture the back of the chop Place bacon in a frying pan and cook until they are about 80% cooked.  Add diced apples, pecans, & garlic to the mix.  Stir well.  (Add paprika if desired) Cook until bacon is 95% cooked Remove

I love Giada De Laurentiis!  I watch her show on Food Network all of the time.  She's got a great mix between traditional Italian dishes (many of them healthy) and her own creative meals.  Since I grew up in an Italian family, these recipes (minus many of the dishes with pasta and cheeses now) are near and dear to my heart. Today's recipe of the week is a delicious and extremely healthy dish that is filled with Omega 3's and loaded with vitamins and minerals. Easy Salmon Baked in Foil! Ingredients 4 (5 ounces each) salmon fillets 2 teaspoons olive oil plus 2 tablespoons Salt & freshly ground black pepper 3 tomatoes, chopped, or 1 (14-ounce) can chopped tomatoes, drained 2 chopped shallots 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried thyme Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Sprinkle salmon with 2 teaspoons olive oil, salt, and

Chinese food can be LOADED with MSG, saturated fats, sodium, and not to mention, TONS of calories. Here's a GREAT alternative that I found coming to you complements of Health-Bent.com.  Hope you enjoy it! Orange & Ginger Chicken... Ingredients:  1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite size pieces) 3 tbsp  coconut oil juice of 2 oranges zest from 1 orange 1 tsp fresh ginger 3 tbsp coconut aminos or wheat-free soy sauce 1 tsp chili garlic sauce or sriracha 3 green onions, chopped Directions:  In a medium size sauce pot, add the orange juice, zest, ginger, coconut aminos and chili garlic sauce or sriracha. Set over medium heat and let simmer to reduce and thicken while the chicken cooks. In a saute pan, heat 3 T of the fat of your choice, over medium high heat. Add the chopped chicken thighs and cook until a nice brown crust has developed on the chicken pieces,

Our Waterford Lakes Boot Camp PRE-SALE is Happening NOW!   With the launch of our new location coming May 7th, we're running a HUGE discount for the FIRST 35 campers who register! Spots are filling up FAST! ----> Click HERE for Waterford Lakes PRE-SALE Details! <---- OK- now back to our "Recipe of the Week!" :-) My friend Lovelle reminded me of a long-time favorite blog of mine called Chocolate Covered Katie. Her blog focuses on healthy desserts that taste and won't bust your waistline. Since our "Challenge of the Week" this week is focused on eating a HEALTHY breakfast every day, I thought it only fitting to post this up here for all of you chocolate lovers (of which I am DEFINITELY one!) Here's a fun recipe you can try for breakfast to switch things up a bit! Mini Chocolate-Chip Breakfast Love Bites Ingredients: 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup applesauce (can sub mashed

Happy Monday! Breakfast (as we ALL know) is one of the most important meals of the day. With all of our hustle and bustle in the morning.....hopefully squeezing in an am workout, getting the kids off to school, getting ready for work...our breakfast sometimes hits the back burner. Last week, I talked about water and how you can figure out much YOU should drink every day.  If you didn't get a chance to watch the video, CLICK HERE. I mentioned last week that I try to start off EACH day with a large glass of water.  Doing that is going to rehydrate my body after a good night's sleep where our bodies become slightly dehydrated. After that, it's on to BREKKY! (my husband hates when I call it that :-))  I studied abroad in Australia when I was in college and all of the Aussies called breakfast that,  and it kind of stuck.) Here are a handful of the many reasons you should eat a healthy

I saw this AMAZING recipe on Sarah Fragoso's site, EverydayPaleo.com (which is one of my FAV sites!)  I know a few of our Orlando Boot Campers that are going to L-O-V-E this one! This recipe is Paleo friendly, totally DELISH, and has a ton of flavor. Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 2- 3 long strips) 2 parsnips (cut into bite-sized pieces) ½ medium yellow onion, diced 1 Bosc pear, pealed and diced 1 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 – 1 tablespoon curry powder ½ cup chicken broth 1/4 cup canned full fat coconut milk Sea salt and black pepper to taste 2-3 Tablespoons coconut oil Directions: 1. In a large skillet, melt the coconut oil over medium to medium high heat. 2. Season both sides of the chicken tenders with salt and pepper and sear in the hot coconut oil for 3-5 minutes per side or until the chicken is browned. 3. Removed the chicken

These Coconut Fruit Muffins are a fantastic alternative to loading up on sugary & gluten-saturated muffins.  It's a great way to start your day, and they are filled with tons of antioxidants and deliciousness.  INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup coconut flour 1/2 tsp baking soda pinch salt 2 TB cinnamon 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1 cup grated carrots (about 3 to 4 carrots) 4 eggs 2 large or 3 small apples, peeled and grated 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup melted butter or melted coconut oil 3/4 cup raisins DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350F Shred carrots & apples and set aside In a large bowl, pour in the dry ingredients (coconut flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and shredded coconut). Mix well. Place eggs in a separate bowl and whisk to combine the yolks and whites (about 1 minute). Mix in the vanilla extract. Stir in the grated apples, carrots, and the butter. Mix the wet

I have been wanting to try this recipe for a while now!  I plan to make it in the VERY near future, but wanted to share it with you because it looks DELICIOUS! My goal is to post a new recipe up every Wed for you that is healthy AND delicious!   Don't forget to check last week's recipe for Chicken, Bacon, & Brussels Sprouts! Paleo Pumpkin Chicken Chili   Ingredients:   3 Lbs of Chicken Cubed 3 Cups Pumpkin Puree 2 Cups Bell Pepper diced 2 Cups Red Onion diced 3 Jalapeños diced 1 Clove Garlic minced 1 Cup Chicken Stock 1 Cup Dry White wine (optional) 28 Oz Diced tomatoes with juice 6 oz Tomato paste 3 Tbsp Chili Powder 2 Tbsp Pumpkin Pie Spice 2 Tbsp Fresh cilantro diced 1 Tbsp Cocoa powder 1 Tsp Ground Coriander 1/2 Tsp Sea Salt 1 Whole Cinnamon Stick 2 Tbsp Coconut Oil for dutch oven Directions:   1.  Heat your coconut oil in a Dutch

Sometimes it's hard to make healthy comfort food.  Most of the time, it's weight down with heavy potatoes, pasta, oils, or creams.   Since we try to eat as CLEAN a diet as we can at Forte Fitness, here's a great paleo-friendly recipe you can make at home that will taste GREAT and fill you up.... Chicken, Bacon, & Brussels Sprouts  Ingredients: 2 Chicken Breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)  1 lb Brussels Sprouts (quartered) 1 Sweet Potato (cubed)  4 Strips of Bacon (diced) 1 cup of Chicken Broth 1 tsp. Cayenne pepper salt & pepper to taste Cooking Directions: Preheat oven to 350 Add diced bacon to a skillet (or any oven safe skillet) over medium heat While bacon is cooking, cut chicken breasts into bite sized pieces and add to the pan to brown. When chicken is seared, add 1 cup of homemade chicken broth to pan. Add cubed sweet potato pieces & brussels sprouts

I made this last year when the weather was starting to cool down and saved the recipe.  I'm going to make it again for dinner tonight, and wanted to share the recipe for this Chicken Stew with you! I found it on FoodNetwork.com and it's one of Giada's recipes. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 stalks celery, cut into bite-size pieces 1 carrot, peeled, cut into bite-size pieces 1 small onion, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chopped tomatoes 1 (14-ounce) can low-salt chicken broth 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 2 chicken breast with ribs (about 1 1/2 pounds total) 1 (15-ounce) can organic kidney beans, drained (rinsed if not organic) Directions: Heat the oil in a heavy 5 1/2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the celery, carrot, and onion. Saute the vegetables until the