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Colorado Fitness & Nutrition
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Keto Taco Salad
Quest has the crunch for us! Quest Nutrition has formulated some awesome, tasty chips with great flavor for us low carb folks. With flavors like Ranch, Nacho Cheese, Chili Lime, and Loaded Taco, we have options for snacks and for great salads like this! 970Muscle has you covered with all the chips! INGREDIENTS: *This is per salad. -1 Bag Quest Nutrition Chips -1/2 Cup Ground Meat -1 Cup Mixed Greens or Chopped Romaine Lettuce -1/4 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese -1/2 Cup Sal
Kristen Madsen
Aug 2, 20191 min read


Lemon Arugula Salad
This is such a tasty simple dish and it is light! Arugula is packed with Calcium and Potassium, which are great for blood clotting and overall electrolyte balance, Folate, which is a powerful B Vitamin, and C, which helps support a healthy immune system. ✧ Arugula Salad INGREDIENTS: -Arugula -Hardboiled Eggs (1-2) -Sliced Roma Tomato -Green Olives -Juice from 1/2 Lemon -Avocado or Olive Oil -Shredded Parmesan Cheese DIRECTIONS: 1. Bring water to a boil and place Eggs in the w
Kristen Madsen
Jan 11, 20191 min read


Veggie Italian Salad
Who else is all about the great veggies right now? MEEEE! There is nothing like garden fresh tomatoes and herbs. For this recipe, we use it all! You typically would think Basil would be the main herb in this dish, but I chose Mint instead and it works and tastes AMAZING!!! Tip on the Mint or any herb: Stack all the leaves loosely, roll, and gently cut. This allows the flavor and juices to stay in the herb as opposed to going all over your cutting board! Throw this dish on a b
Kristen Madsen
Aug 4, 20181 min read


Keto Coleslaw
Coleslaw makes a great side to any dish in the summer. This coleslaw is simple and makes quite a large batch. INGREDIENTS: -1/2 Head Green Cabbage -1/2 Red Onion -1 Large Carrot -1/4 Cup + 2 Tbsp. Sour Cream -1/4 Cup Mayo -1 Tsp. Erythritol or Stevia, optional -Salt & Pepper, to taste -1 Tsp. Lemon Juice -1 Tsp. Apple Cider Vinegar DIRECTIONS: 1. Chop and finely dice the Cabbage and Onion. 2. Julien the Carrot. 3. Add the Cabbage, Onion, and Carrot to a bowl. 4. In a separa
Kristen Madsen
Jun 28, 20181 min read


Keto Taco Salad
I’m loving pepper chips and baking cheese for chips! ▪️INGREDIENTS: -2 Bell Peppers of your choice -3oz Cheese -1lb Ground Beef -1 Can Diced Green Chiles -Avocado -Salsa -Lettuce -Salt and Pepper -Oh My Spice Garlic Lovers ▪️DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350. 2. Slice Cheese and Peppers into bite size pieces. 3. Lay parchment paper on a baking sheet and space Pepper and Cheese Chips. Drizzle Pepper with Olive or Avocado Oil and Salt and Pepper. 4. Bake for 15
Kristen Madsen
May 31, 20181 min read


Poke Bowls
My best friend is from Hawaii, so going to visit her, poke is one of my favorite dishes to make sure I have. What is poke? Poke is a raw fish salad commonly served as an appetizer in Hawaii! INGREDIENTS: -6oz Ahi Tuna -2 Tbsp. Primal Kitchens Mayo -1 Tbsp. Siracha -1/4 Cup Green Onions -1 Avocado -1 Tsp. Salt DIRECTIONS: 1. Cube fish. 2. Mix Mayo and Siracha. 3. Cut Green Onions and Avocado. 4. Salt Avocado. 5. Mix all ingredients and enjoy!!
Kristen Madsen
Aug 4, 20171 min read


Avocado Broccoli Salad
Yummy Avocado Broccoli Salad 🥑 I was craving Broccoli...I know weird, but this hit the spot! This is a great Keto Recipe and so easy to make! The Primal Kitchens add great flavor with no inflammatory oils! INGREDIENTS: •2 Heads Broccoli •1/3 Cup Onion •1 Mashed Avocado •3 Tbsp. Primal Kitchen Mayo •3 Tbsp. Primal Kitchen Greek Dressing DIRECTIONS: 1. Chop Broccoli and Onion. 2. Mash Avocado and mix in Mayo & Dressing. 3. Pour the Dressing over the Broccoli and Onion.
Kristen Madsen
Jul 16, 20171 min read


Cold Noodle Salad
Holy yummmmm!!! This is a new one for me and is quite tasty! I wanted a simple, summer salad that was not too heavy. This makes a great side dish for dinner or you could add a lil protein in it for a complete meal! INGREDIENTS: -2 Zucchinis -1/2 Cup Chopped Cherry Tomatoes -1/2 Cup Kalamata Olives -1/4 Cup Capers -1/4 Cup Roasted Garlic Olive Oil -Salt and Pepper to taste -Dill Weed to taste DIRECTIONS: 1. Using a spiralizer, make your Zucchini Noodles. 2. Chop Tomatoes and
Kristen Madsen
Jun 22, 20171 min read


Easy Broccoli Salad with Creamy Dressing
This is an easy healthy option for a quick lunch or snack. Broccoli is a very good source of dietary fiber, pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin E, manganese, phosphorus, choline, vitamin B1, vitamin A (in the form of carotenoids), potassium and copper. Broccoli is also a good source of vitamin B1, magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, protein, zinc, calcium, iron, niacin and selenium. Ingredients - Broccoli Heads: 2 - Red Onion: 1/3 cup - Cooked Bacon: 3 Slices - Greek Yogurt:
Kristen Madsen
Jun 20, 20171 min read


Avocado Lime Broccoli Slaw
Avocado Lime Broccoli Slaw This dish makes a great side and is so easy to make!! 1. Buy the pre made Broccoli Slaw. 2. For the dressing,...
Kristen Madsen
Jun 20, 20171 min read


Roasted Beet Salad
Why beets??? Beets are an amazing power food. Beets contain nitrates, which are a vasodilator and help to promote blood flow. Increased blood flow improves performance and stamina in the gym and helps heart health. Beets also contain betaine, which help to fight inflammation and detox the body! Beet it ;) INGREDIENTS: -1 Cup Spinach -1 Cup Tomatoes -1/2 Avocado -1/4 Cup Sunflower Seeds -1oz Goat Cheese -2 Tbsp. Olive Oil -1 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar -Roasted Beets DIRECTIONS:
Kristen Madsen
Jun 8, 20171 min read


Keto Egg Salad
I love to put this on a bed of Spinach and drizzle Olive Oil on top! INGREDIENTS: -10 Eggs -4 Slices Bacon -1/2 Cup Chopped Cherry Tomatoes -2 Tbsp. The Happy Eater Ranch Blend -4 Tbsp. Primal Kitchens Mayo DIRECTIONS: 1. Hard boil your eggs. I have found it easiest to peel the Eggs after they have cooled, so I rinse the Eggs after boiling and put in the fridge for 1+ hours. 2. Peel your Eggs. 3. Cook your Bacon. 4. Slice up Bacon and Tomatoes and mix all ingredients and enj
Kristen Madsen
Jun 1, 20171 min read


Caprese Salad on Mixed Greens
Derek and I are loving growing herbs. We have an outside garden and then also have an Aerogarden, which is an indoor Hydroponic Garden, so we are getting lots of herbs. For this salad, I made Pesto, using Basil, Olive Oil, Macadamia Nuts, and then added other ingredients to make this Caprese Salad!! Mmmmm! INGREDIENTS: For Pesto: -1 Cup Fresh Basil -4 Tbsp. Roasted Garlic Olive Oil -1/2 Cup Macadamia Nuts -Salt & Pepper to Taste For Salad: -Mixed Greens -1 Cup Kalamata Oli
Kristen Madsen
May 10, 20171 min read


Sunnyside Up Salad
Getting our greens in ;) INGREDIENTS: -1 Cup Greens -2 Sunnyside Up Eggs -2 Slices Bacon -1oz Cheddar Cheese -1/2 Avocado -1/2 Cup Tomatoes -1 Tbsp. Primal Kitchens Mayo -1 Tbsp. Primal Kitchens Avocado Oil -1 Tbsp. Capers
Kristen Madsen
Apr 6, 20171 min read


Italian Antipasto Salad
When you are needing something a little salty to hit the spot. Ingredients -Spinach: 1 Cup -Olives 15 -Salami: 3oz -Pepperoni: 2oz -Roasted Peppers: 1/2 Cup (Check the deli at your neighborhood grocery) -Chopped Cherry Tomatoes: 1/2 Cup -Fresh Mozzarella: 1oz -Peppercinis -1/2 Avocado -Balsamic Vinegarette: 2 Tbsp. Add all ingredients into a bowl and enjoy!
Kristen Madsen
Aug 22, 20161 min read
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