Oven-Roasted Vegetables

Bringing Out The Flavor of Vegetables

Oven roasting vegetables is one of the best ways to bring out the flavor. Use any vegetables you like, below I'll show you how I prepared this delicious oven-roasted dish.

Ingredients:

2 large sweet onions, cut in chunks

4 large sweet carrots, cut in chunks

1/2 lb of Brussels sprouts

1/2 lb of Artichokes 

8 to 10 small potatoes 

4 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil

4 minced cloves of garlic

Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Cooking spray (I used extra virgin olive oil in a spray bottle)

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F peel all the vegetables. Toss all vegetables in oil, and  minced garlic. Arrange the vegetables in a large roasting pan coated with cooking spray (extra virgin olive oil). Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 35 minutes.

2. Uncover and turn vegetables with a large spoon. Add salt and pepper and roast at 425 degrees F for another 20 to 30 minutes or until the carrots and potatoes are thoroughly cooked and the edges are not burned.

****Serving size 6

Serve this meal alone or as a side dish with grilled fish or chicken. 

Enjoy!!!

Live Fit Be Free 

Eboni :)

Healthy Dining

Healthy Food Choices 

I know how tempting it can be when friends invite you out for dinner at your favorite restaurant with all your favorite foods that will probably work against your fitness goals...lol. Dining out at your favorite spot doesn't have to leave you feeling guilty and working extra hard the next day to burn it all off. 

Here are a couple tips that will satisfy your taste buds and not sabotage your fitness goals at the same time.

1. Portion control

Split your meal in half and take a portion to go.

2. Skip the soda and wine

When soda and wine breakdown, it's stored as sugar in your body. Try drinking water only. This will give you a bit more room to indulge on your meal.

3. Get dressings and sauces on the side
A restaurant can make something as healthy as a salad unhealthy if it's loaded with too much dressing. 

4. Switch up the menu with substitutes and special requests

As we all know life is about give and take... eating healthy is no different. If you want a 
burger, instead of fries on the side, opt for veggies.

I hope these tips help. Share what's been working for you. Leave your comments below.

Live Fit Be Free

Eboni :)

21 Day Sexy Abs Challenge (Day 13) Flat Abs

 Best Foods for Flat Abs

Everyone wants flat abs, but the question is are you willing to do what it takes to achieve them! Soooooooo many people go to the gym and workout extra hard for 1 maybe even 2 hours everyday and don't see the results they hoped for. 

Most of the time this is due to poor diet. Getting flat sexy abs require more than just doing a few crunches here and there.... your diet must be on point to see desired results.!!!

There are a ton of delicious foods you can eat to achieve those abs you've always dreamed of, but here are a few of my favs that keep me on track :

1. Yogurt. Greek or plain

2. Almonds

3. Beans and legumes

4. Spinach and other leafy greens

5. Apples and berries



Know of other foods that are good for achieving flat abs? I'd Love to hear from your. Leave your comments below


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Eboni :)