It's that time of year again, when it is all to easy to hide behind layers of warm clothing and turn to comfort food. But whether you are a bootcamp enthusiast bride-to-be or attempting to get back into shape after somewhat embarrassingly yet predictably gaining weight after your wedding because after a year of being so diligent with your diet in anticipation of getting hitched it's all too easy to eat an entire jar of Nutella in one sitting (ahem, ME) - it is important to remember that comfort food CAN be healthy! Hallelujah!
Exhibit A: chili. One of my favorite foods, and one of the only meals I can cook rather brilliantly, if I do say so myself, from scratch.
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| Photo via Epicurious.com |
Ladies, protein is our friend. And none of us eat enough of it. Protein is absolutely essential to build and maintain gorgeous, toned muscles. Protein keeps you fuller for longer, and a steady stream of protein throughout the day will help you skip right over a mid-afternoon crasheroo. Seriously! If there is one food group you should focus on, especially during bridal bootcamp, it is protein. Lean, mean protein.
Chili is an excellent source of protein, fiber, and lots of other vitamins and minerals depending on how much good stuff you throw in there. And that is the best thing about chili - you can basically throw in whatever veg is in your fridge and as long as you spice it well and cook it long enough, it is guaranteed to taste YUM.
My new favorite chili recipe comes from a fabulous book called The Healthiest Meals on Earth:
Flip to page 284 (or just click here) and you will find a recipe for Turkey Chili with Cashews and Kale. Then cook it. You won't be sorry.
Epicurious.com also has some great chili recipes. Check 'em out:
Chicken and White Bean Chili
Beef and Bean Chili
Vegetarian Black Bean Chili
Yum!
Cheers,
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