The Athlete's Palate

What an amazing breakfast I threw together this morning! I had a great training session this morning and then I prepared my breakfast. I made a 4 oz. Lean Turkey Burger and a huge plate of Broccoli, Zucchini, chopped Green Pepper. I sauteed the Vegetables with some Extra Virgin Olive Oil and topped them with some Crushed Red Pepper and Toasted Sesame Seeds, along with a hot cup of Black Tea. Tasted wonderful, truly a "Power Meal".





Pre-workout was a Green Apple and Oatmeal with cinnamon with my Coffee. I get up between 3:30am & 4:00am on a daily basis, and train early so my real breakfast is usually my second meal of the day. I love fueling my body after a great training session. My son will be home from college this weekend, so excited to start training again together!

Vegetable Medley & Broiled Tilapia with Macadamia Nut Oil

Last nights dinner was sauteed Mushrooms with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a few Garlic cloves then I topped them off with some Fresh Parsley. Rob has been away so whatever is leftover from dinner I usually heat and serve as my lunch or mini meal the next day. The leftover mushrooms are great for my morning omelet too.





I also seared some fresh Escarole with Extra Virgin Olive Oil a little fresh Garlic. I decided to add some roughly chopped Fresh Carrots and a little zest of Fresh Lemon. I have been incorporating carrots lately with my salads and cooked vegetables. They are also great sauteed plain or glazed with some Agave Nectar.







If you haven't already tried the Gourmet Flavored Organic Agave Nectar (Pure Almond), please try this product! It has an amazing taste, perfect with Greek Yogurt and chopped Pecans. It also tastes wonderful in hot Tea. Dissolves well in hot & cold beverages. When my son comes home from college he uses it all the time, we love it!




Broiled Tilapia drizzled with some Macadamia Nut Oil, a dash of White Wine and Fresh Lemon.



Macadamia Nut Oil is truly healthy and has become famous among the chefs across the world. Macadamia Nut oil can be used for preparing omelets, pancakes and baked goods. It is also widely in use as a substitute of olive oil. Macadamia Nut oil consists of 80 % mono-saturated fats. The oil has no trans–fatty acids and the rate of saturated fat is comparatively low. So, it is the best way of enhancing heart’s health. For sugar regulation and controlling diabetes, Macadamia Nut oil is highly used.

Oven Baked Zucchini Chips

I love this recipe! You can also use panko bread crumbs and 2 egg whites in place of the fat free milk. Fresh tomato & basil sauce on the side for dipping.

We have them several times a month. Crispy veggie chips are a tasty alternative to fries. Japanese Eggplants in place of the Zucchini works well also!

Ingredients

1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
2 1/2 cups (1/4-inch-thick) slices zucchini (about 2 small)
Olive Oil Cooking spray
Preparation
Preheat oven to 425°.

Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Place milk in a shallow bowl. Dip zucchini slices in milk, and dredge in breadcrumb mixture. Place coated slices on a cookie sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 30 minutes or until browned and crisp. Serve immediately.