Why do this?

DO WORK! It's a saying used to motivate people, particularly at the gym, or in my case, at CrossFit.



DO EAT! In my experience, when people work out they are afraid to eat. In reality, it's not the case. It's more that they don't know what to eat. It's ok to eat. In fact, when you're working out, you HAVE to eat!



Over two years ago, I got fed up with how I looked and felt so I decided to embark on a "lifestyle change" (I refuse to say diet). That included exercise and eating right. Over the years, I have learned a lot about nutrition, what to eat and what not to eat. By no means do I claim to be a nutritional expert. I'm just some schmo that's learned from reading and speaking with people that are smarter than me.



That being said, I've developed various recipes using natural and organic ingredients that were not only lower in calories and tasted great, but are also good for you!



CrossFit is supposed to be hard, eating right shouldn't be! So work hard and DO EAT!!

Saturday, May 31, 2014

Spicy Peanut Butter Chicken - 380 Calories

When I USED to go to Chinese buffets, I always liked the peanut butter chicken that so many of them had. I don't go to the buffets for a number of reasons not the least being that I find myself overeating. In addition, the high sodium levels and the use of MSG can really screw with your system. That being said, I've taken to making my own versions of Chinese, and other Asian dishes.
7 Ounces of boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 Ounce peanut butter (I use homemade, you can use store bought but it's higher in fat and sugar)
1/4 Cup of coconut milk
1 Tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1 Tablespoon crushed red pepper
1 Teaspoon black pepper

Spray a nonstick pan with oil from the misto and preheat on high. Add the chicken and sauté for 3 minutes. Add the blach paper, red pepper and soy sauce, sauté until done add the peanut butter and coconut milk and cook until creamy. Remove from heat and serve.
Serves 1
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