7 Day Metabolic Reset
7 Day Metabolic Reset
7 Day Metabolic Reset
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7-Day Breakfast Recipes ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7
Spicy and Sweet Pineapple-Papaya Smoothie ........................................... 7
Spicy Egg Muffins ........................................................................................ 8
Inflammation-Fighting Smoothie .................................................................. 9
Overnight Swiss-Style Muesli ...................................................................... 10
Lean and Green Smoothie ........................................................................... 12
Spinach Frittata ............................................................................................ 13
Apple Cinnamon and Coconut Flour Pancakes ........................................... 14
Reset your
metabolism
in 7 days!
Are you frustrated by your inability to lose weight? Life isn’t always
easy when it comes to diet and the metabolism, and of course, you
don’t need to be a rocket scientist to know metabolism slows with
age. In fact, did you know that women can gain almost two pounds
per year during their adult life? That’s 40-plus pounds by the time a
woman reaches her 50s!
Being overweight isn’t just bad for the body, it can also affect the
mind and spirit. Excess weight, especially obesity, diminishes almost
every aspect of health, suggest medical experts. It can place a toll on
everything from reproductive and respiratory function to memory
and mood. Obesity also increases your chance of developing deadly
diseases like diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers.
Too little food and the body will decrease the metabolic rate, rather
than eliminate its own fat to replace lost food intake. As a result,
you’re more easily chilled and you feel less energetic. Not surprisingly,
losing weight becomes an uphill battle. So, if you skip meals or eat
too few calories each day, you’re doing more harm than good to your
metabolism. When your metabolism is stalled there’s really only one
thing you can do: reset it to get it back into high gear.
Increasing your calorie intake (to rev your metabolism) doesn’t mean
loading up on fatty, processed foods. While it may not be easy to break
old eating patterns, it certainly is possible. You need to eat enough
so that you’re not hungry. That means three meals — around 430
calories each — loaded with metabolism-boosting foods. Plus, you’ll
need to eat healthy snacks midmorning and midafternoon to keep
your metabolism humming. By eating every three to four hours, you’ll
stay satisfied, which will prevent you from overeating later in the day.
The bottom line is, don’t skip meals and don’t starve yourself of
calories. It won’t do your body good. Jump-start your metabolism each
morning with a healthy breakfast and cup of java. Make sure you eat
three meals a day and give yourself license to indulge in two healthy
snacks.
Metabolism-Boosting Recipes
7-Day Breakfast Recipes:
Ingredients
• 1 cup coconut water
• 1/2 ripe organic avocado
• 1 scoop high-quality, grass-fed,
vanilla whey protein powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup frozen organic pineapple
• 1/2 cup fresh papaya
Equipment
• High-speed blender
Instructions
Ingredients
• Avocado oil for greasing pan
• 1/2-pound free-range chicken
sausage
• 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 medium jalapeno, chopped fine
• 1 red chili pepper, diced
• 9 large eggs
• 1/2 tsp Himalayan Sea salt
• 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
Equipment
• 12-cup muffin tin
Instructions
3. Inflammation-Fighting Smoothie
Servings: 1
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: No cooking
Ingredients
Equipment
• High-speed blender
Ingredients
Dry Muesli:
Swiss-Style Muesli:
Equipment
• Box grater
Instructions
Ingredients
Equipment
• High-speed blender
Instructions
6. Spinach Frittata
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
Ingredients
Instructions
Ingredients
Fresh Salsa:
Instructions
Fresh Salsa:
Tacos:
Ingredients
Chicken Breasts:
Salad:
Equipment
Instructions
Chicken Breasts:
Salad:
Ingredients
Instructions
Ingredients
1. Wrap the steak in plastic wrap and place it in the freezer (don’t
leave it in too long — you don’t want it to freeze).
2. Make the marinade: In a medium bowl, combine the liquid
aminos, honey, garlic, ginger, green onions, sesame oil and
pepper. Mix well and set aside.
3. Remove the steak from the freezer and slice it across the grain,
into about 1/4-inch-thick strips. Add the steak strips to the the
marinade, cover and marinate for one hour in the refrigerator.
4. Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over high heat. Place
the steak on the skillet and cook approximately two to three
minutes per side. Remove the steak from the heat and stir in
the sesame seeds. Whisk together hot chili sauce and honey.
5. Top each lettuce leaf with a few strips of beef and drizzle with a
few drops of chili mixture. Roll lettuce leaves, layer on a platter
and serve immediately.
Ingredients
Instructions
Ingredients
Equipment
• Crockpot
1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook,
stirring until soft. Add chopped celery, carrot, garlic, basil, salt
and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes. Transfer to a crockpot.
Add chicken stock and squash, and stir to combine.
2. Add squash and stir. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on
high for 3 hours, until squash is tender.
3. Thirty minutes before the soup has finished cooking, puree
with an immersion blender until smooth and creamy.
4. Add chopped red chilli, jalapeno pepper, corn, lime zest, juice
and shredded chicken. Cover, and cook on high for 30 minutes,
until corn is tender. Serve warm and enjoy!
Ingredients
Soup:
Kale chips:
• 1 bunch of kale
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Freshly ground sea salt and black pepper
Equipment
• Immersion blender
Instructions
Soup:
1. In a large sauce pan, add olive oil, onion and garlic. Cook for 2
to 3 minutes.
2. Add canned tomatoes and turmeric, basil, cayenne, salt and
pepper. Stir to combine. With an immersion blender, blend
tomatoes and seasoning into liquid.
3. Heat on high until mixture boils. Reduce heat and simmer for
about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cream and stir well
to combine. Continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes.
Ingredients
Instructions
Ingredients
Casserole:
Tortillas:
Instructions
Casseroles:
Tortillas:
Ingredients
Ingredients
• Food processor
Instructions
Ingredients
Burgers:
Ingredients
Instructions
Pasta sauce:
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large, deep sauté pan over medium heat.
2. Add chopped garlic and onion and sauté until fragrant, about 2
minutes.
3. Add chopped tomatoes, olives, basil, crushed red pepper and
capers.
4. Simmer sauce over medium-low heat until thickened, about 8
minutes and season with pepper.
5. To make the pasta, wash zucchinis well and dry with a paper
towel. Cut the bottom and top ends off of each zucchini.
6. Using a julienne peeler, start to pull strips from the zucchini
on one side without stripping into the core. Turn the zucchini
around and continue to pull strips. Discard the core.
7. Place the julienned zucchini in strainer and toss with the salt.
Put the zucchini aside and let it sit for 30 minutes to remove
excess water.
8. Rinse with clean water and drain well. Pat zucchini dry with
paper towels.
9. Add olive oil to a large sauté pan and heat on medium-high.
Add the prepared zucchini pasta. Sauté until just tender, about
1 to 2 minutes. Divide between 4 plates and top with sauce.
Ingredients
Instructions
Ingredients
Instructions
Ingredients
Equipment
Instructions
1. Line cake pan with parchment paper and set aside. In a large
bowl, combine, oats, coconut, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds,
Ingredients
Equipment
Instructions
Ingredients
Equipment
• Crockpot
• Sieve
Instructions
6. Stuffed cucumbers
Serves: 1
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: No cooking
Ingredients
• 1 cucumber
• 1/3 cup hummus
Instructions
Ingredients
Instructions:
Ingredients
Instructions
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Add apple slices and cinnamon sticks to a pitcher and fill with
water and ice.
2. Place in the fridge for at least an hour before drinking.
Ingredients
Instructions
4. Frozen Mochaccino
Serves: 2
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: No cooking,
ice cubes set overnight
Ingredients
Instructions
Instructions
1. Pour the cooled coffee into an ice cube tray and freeze until
firm, at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. Combine the frozen coffee cubes, almond milk, raw cacao,
maple syrup and vanilla in a blender until smooth.
3. Divide between two glasses and serve immediately.
Ingredients
Instructions
6. Homemade Chai
Serving: 4
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
Ingredients
Instructions
Fresh Vegetables:
• Avocados, organic, 3
• Yellow onion, 5
• Sweet onion, 1
• Green onion, 1 bunch
• Jalapenos, 10
• Red chilli pepper, 2
• Green bell pepper, 1
• Red bell pepper, 1
• Baby spinach leaves, 3 bunches
• Kale, 1 bunch
• Arugula, 1 bunch
• Romaine lettuce, 3 heads
• Bibb or butter lettuce, 1 head
• Celery stalks, 1 bunch
• Carrots, 1 bunch
• Tomatoes, 16
• Cucumbers, 2
• Ginger root, 1
• Butternut squash, 1
• Sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
• Broccoli, 1 head
• Cauliflower, 1 head
• Cilantro, 1 bunch
• Basil leaves, 1 bunch
• Mint leaves, 1 bunch
• Asparagus, 1 bunch
• Sweet potatoes, 4 medium
• Zucchinis, 6
Dried Fruit:
• Cranberries
• Goji berries
• Sultana raisins
• Coconut flakes
• Sundried tomatoes
• Unsalted walnuts
• Almonds
• Pumpkin seeds
• Sunflower seeds
• Flax seeds
• Chia seeds
• Hemp seeds
• Sesame seeds
Baking:
Canned Goods:
• Onion powder
• Cayenne pepper
• Garlic powder
• Chilli powder
• Red pepper flakes
• Smoked paprika
• Ground turmeric
• Oregano
• Dried basil
• Dried parsley
• Cumin
• Cinnamon
• Allspice
• Nutmeg
• Tarragon
• Cardamom pods
• Whole cloves
• Sea salt (or Himalayan pink, if available)
• Peppercorns
Oils:
• Avocado oil
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Virgin olive oil
Others:
• Coconut water
• Vanilla whey protein powder
• Spirulina
• Green tea
• Dijon mustard
• Liquid aminos
• Sesame oil
• Hot chili sauce (MSG-free)
• Capers (optional)
• Balsamic vinegar
• Apple cider vinegar, organic
• Popcorn kernels
• Peanut butter, all natural (or
almond butter)
• Cashew butter, 4 ounces
• Hummus
• Coffee, organic
• Raw cacao (or unsweetened
natural cocoa powder)
• Black tea bags
• Pure cranberry juice
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