Ultimate Reset Quinoa Salad

Tasty Tuesday and oh my do I have a tasty recipe to share with you today!!

If you had been following me the past few weeks you know I was doing the Ultimate Reset. This program has taught me so much and I will continue to share with you my journey (be on the lookout for Week 3 Recap later this week!). But for now…let’s talk FOOD!!

Delicious, nutritious, wholesome FOOD!!

My menu has been full of tasty recipes from the Ultimate Reset. The recipe I am sharing with you today comes from this program, the Ultimate Reset!!

NOTE: THIS RECIPE calls for COOKED QUINOA and also has a MARINATE TIME!!

Here you go…

Ultimate Reset Quinoa Salad

Ingredients….
1/2 cup COOKED quinoa
1/2 medium tomato, diced
1/2 medium cucumber, diced
2 tablespoons pitted kalamata olives, chopped (oh my these olives are so darn tasty!!)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped mint leaves (I leave these out - I like it better without)
1 tablespoon EVOO
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Himalayan salt; to taste
1 teaspoon Bragg Liquid Aminos

Directions….
Combine quinoa, tomato, cucumber, and olives in medium bowl
Combine EVOO, salt, lemon juice, and Liquid Aminos
Pour EVOO mixture over quinoa mixture and toss.
Gently fold in parsley and mint
Cover and let marinate in refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours before serving. 

Last step of course it to enjoy!!
I have had this Quinoa salad for lunch, for a snack, and for dinner. I have eaten it at home or on the go (if you eat it on the go, don’t forget your FORK!)

Had this for lunch today with slices of Avocado.
Sometimes instead of avocado I'll top with hummus!!
(and why am I making a duck face - I DON'T KNOW!!)

Thanks for stopping by and checking out the latest recipe I have to share!

Have a fabulous Tuesday!!

Interested in learning more about how Healthy eating can help you look and feel your best? 

Ask me about my healthy eating support and accountability groups where I teach you how to eat healthy, share more delicious recipes, meal planning tips, and best of all help you learn how to make this part of your lifestyle!! 

Click here to get more information about 

my next group!!

YES I'M INTERESTED!!

Have a fabulous week!!

My passion and my goal is to help others to learn 
how to live a 

FIT, HAPPY, and HEALTHY Life 

and we will do it 

TOGETHER!!!!

alysonhorcher@gmail.com

teambeachbody.com/alysonhorcher2

myshakeology.com/alysonhorcher2

facebook.com/alyson.horcher

Ultimate Reset Week 2 Recap

What a week!! 
Even though I know this and I preach it this past week of the Ultimate Reset I was slapped in the face with how VERY IMPORTANT it is to PLAN and PREP meals for the week!! 

I have been meal planning for over 3 years now and this is the first week in a LONG time I did not have a written out meal plan...and it bit me in the rear!! 

See what is nice with the Ultimate Reset is the program provides you with a day by day detailed menu. Awesome right? 

Well you would think so!!  

I did think I could get by with only using the book's plan. What I realized is I really have adapted to having my full meal plan written out on paper ever so present in MY FACE!! 
Lesson Learned - the next week for sure I have a be written out meal plan!!

This would also be my suggestion for anyone who is thinking about or doing the Ultimate Reset - write it all out. Not only does it make life easier, then you don't have to carry your Ultimate Reset Program & Nutrition Guide around with you, plus makes grocery list and prepping much easier!! 

My struggle for the week was staying on track eating and taking my supplements when I was suppose to and I equate it to not having my meal plan prepared like I normally do.  

So enough of what didn't work for me this week, let's talk about what did work for me!!

First the Phase...
Phase 2 - RELEASE!!

During the release phase, you completely eliminate animal products, including dairy, eggs, and meat.  You transition to eating  more vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. 

Never in a million years did I think I would give up animal products!! BUT I DID and FEEL FANTASTIC!! 

Every breakfast during the RELEASE phase contained fresh fruit. Mine typically was something I could eat on the go - apples, grapes, oranges, and pineapple. I'd have it all sliced and diced and ready to go (makes the morning madness that much easier!!)



A note about fresh fruit which I am sure we all know but I apparently needed the refresher! When adding fruit to your diet it is bet to limit it to 3 servings a day to avoid eating too much sugar. Even though the sugar found in fruit is natural and good for you, you can still overdo it and eat too much!! PORTION CONTROL!!

As I mentioned Phase 2 you are eating a ton of fruit and veggies!! Another tip is when picking produce - fruits and veggies - pick what's fresh, organic, and in season.  This way you'll be getting the MOST NUTRIENTS with minimal toxins.  Pretty simple right?

Phase 2 - RELEASE - also introduced a new supplement!! 

DETOX

This reminded me a lot of the FIBER SWEET from the 3 DAY REFRESH. 
Easy peasy chug chug chug!!

Here is a list of the supplement schedule for the Ultimate Reset Week 2!!
Having all the supplements as part of my daily nutrition, this is where if I had a meal plan in place on paper I could have incorporated the supplement schedule so I didn't miss anything...needless to say I missed a few here and there!! Again, lesson learned. 

Here is a breakdown of what these supplements are...

you have to be careful with supplements because not all are natural. MANY contain chemicals that are doing no good for our bodies!! Thankfully with the Ultimate Reset we are not working with chemical laden supplements. 

Now my favorite part...the FOOD!! Oh my goodness I am in love with so many of these news recipes!! They taste so darn good and are pretty easy to make!! My family was a bit confused by all the veggies we were eating but by week's end it was just part of what we were eating!! 

I LOVE TO COOK - SERIOUSLY IT IS
NOW ONE OF MY FAVORITE ACTIVITIES TO DO!!

EDAMAME AND ROASTED CORN SUCCOTASH &
LEMON PEPPER KALE

Loved the Edamame dish but the Lemon pepper kale was a bit too lemony for me. My husband devoured my portion and his though.  

ZUCCHINI CASHEW SOUP,
MISO SOUP, & BAKED SWEET POTATO 

SWEET POTATO AND ROASTED RED PEPPER BISQUE
AND ROASTED ASPARAGUS
The Sweet Potato and Roasted Red Pepper Bisque was a recipe I loved before the Ultimate Reset. It for sure does not disappoint. It also happened to be around the time when the air outside was getting a bit cooler so a warm flavorful soup was PERFECT!!

OUT FOR LUNCH
VEGGIE SALAD

Going out to eat during the Ultimate Reset can be challenging. I won't lie!! Most restaurants you have no idea exactly how things are prepared. The one day my husband took our daughter and I out to lunch and I was very careful what I ordered and how I ordered it. I didn't want to screw up any of what I had accomplished and really wanted to see and feel the best benefits from the Ultimate Reset. While out to lunch I chose this veggie salad, oil and vinegar dressing, and made sure no croutons, eggs, or meat!! 

Out to lunch SUCCESS!!

HEARTY VEGETABLE MISO SOUP
sooo delicious!!

Garlic Veggies
OH MY YUM!!

Overall I am very impressed with WEEK 2 of the Ultimate Reset. 
I felt amazingly better than I did in week 2. 
I started to see pounds drop on the scale. 
The bloat was close to non-existent. 
Absolutely NO Sugar cravings. 
Better Mood.
Loved the food. 

Now it is time to step it up and enjoy my last and final week!!
Check back soon for more Ultimate Reset recaps!

Have a fabulous week!!

My passion and my goal is to help others to learn 

how to live a 

FIT, HAPPY, and HEALTHY Life 

and we will do it 

TOGETHER!!!!

alysonhorcher@gmail.com

teambeachbody.com/alysonhorcher2

myshakeology.com/alysonhorcher2

facebook.com/alyson.horcher

MICROGREEN SALAD

Tasty Tuesday here and my oh my do I have a killer salad recipe to share with you!! 
This salad totally fills me up each and every time!!  

This is by far my favorite recipe from the Ultimate Reset!! Plus it looks pretty too with all the fabulous veggie colors!!

MICROGREEN SALAD

What is also great about this recipe is you can easily prep it ahead of time which allows you to take it on the road with you, to work, vacation, wherever you need to go!! {Note: if prepping ahead of tie you may want to keep the tomato and cucumber separate from the rest of the salad until you are ready to eat it. Both of these can make the salad more "wet" than you may like}. 

Another perk of this salad...totally healthy!!

Interested in learning more about how Healthy eating can help you look and feel your best? 

Ask me about my healthy eating support and accountability groups where I teach you how to eat healthy, share more delicious recipes, meal planning tips, and best of all help you learn how to make this part of your lifestyle!! 

Click here to get more information about 

my next group!!

YES I'M INTERESTED!!

Have a fabulous week!!

My passion and my goal is to help others to learn 
how to live a 

FIT, HAPPY, and HEALTHY Life 

and we will do it 

TOGETHER!!!!

alysonhorcher@gmail.com

teambeachbody.com/alysonhorcher2

myshakeology.com/alysonhorcher2

facebook.com/alyson.horcher

Zucchini Cashew Soup

I love Zucchini and I love Cashews but together in a soup? 
Hmmm.....I wasn't so sure! I came upon this recipe from the Ultimate Reset nutrition guide. 
I figured I should at least try the recipe and worse case scenario, I don't like it. 
Well thank goodness that wasn't the case because I loved it. I loved it so much I wanted to share the recipe with you all!! I hope you enjoy as much as I did!! 

Zucchini Cashew Soup

Ingredients....
1 ounce raw cashews (17 cashews)
1 1/2 cups water, divided use
1 1/2 medium zucchinis, cut into chunks
Himalayan salt, to taste
Optional: herbal seasoning blend like fresh basil or dill

Directions...
1. Soak cashews in 1/2 cup water for 1 hour.
2. While cashews are soaking, bring 1 cup water to boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add zucchini and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Drain. Set Aside. 
3. Place cashews (with water), zucchini, salt, and seasoning blend (if desired) in a blender or food processor {I used a food processor}.
4. Blend ingredients until smooth.
5. Heat soup, if desired {I did - tasted so much  more amazing when warm}. If heating use a medium saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring frequently for 4 to 5 minutes or until hot. Do not boil. 

Perk of the Recipe:  You can prepare this recipe (a batch or two) in advance, so that when you are ready to eat, all you need to do is HEAT!

Interested in learning more about how Healthy eating can help you look and feel your best? 

Ask me about my healthy eating support and accountability groups where I teach you how to eat healthy, share more delicious recipes, meal planning tips, and best of all help you learn how to make this part of your lifestyle!! 

Click here to get more information about 

my next group!!

YES I'M INTERESTED!!

Have a fabulous week!!

My passion and my goal is to help others to learn 
how to live a 

FIT, HAPPY, and HEALTHY Life 

and we will do it 

TOGETHER!!!!

alysonhorcher@gmail.com

teambeachbody.com/alysonhorcher2

myshakeology.com/alysonhorcher2

facebook.com/alyson.horcher

Grilled Salmon

My family loves seafood and well me,  not so much. 

Until now...

I have tried here and there seafood dishes over the years but I never really cared for anything I tried. 

WELL I am not one to give up and I believe there is a recipe out there for everyone. So I have made it my mission to find seafood recipes that I enjoy. It is a slow process but we are making progress which to me is incredible. My family is quite happy as well since they all love seafood!! Lucky for them I love to eat and I love to eat healthy foods and as you know seafood (the right kind) is ranked high on the healthy eating list! 

Back to my family - they LOVE salmon and so far all the recipes I tried have been WAY TOO fishy tasting for me. I was told by my father-in-law to try a recipe where lemon was used in the marinade. I searched and found this Baked Salmon recipe from the Ultimate Reset (which I have not done yet) and it looked yummy enough to try PLUS it included lemon. Instead of baking we grilled so I renamed it Grilled Salmon!!

well let me tell you I wish I would have taken a picture of this delicious dish BUT I was so nervous about trying it I forgot so...next time! 

That morning my husband went to the fresh fish market (lucky for us we were at the beach for the weekend!) He prepared the marinade and let the fish set for a few hours. Later after a long day on the beach we got the grill out and cooked that fish. 

Here is the recipe we used:

GRILLED SALMON
Ingredients...
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoon EVOO
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
¼ teaspoon Himalayan salt
½ teaspoon herbal seasoning
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon. chopped fresh parsley
1 6-oz. salmon fillet

(enough for one serving)

Directions...
1. In a medium bowl,  mix garlic, EVOO, basil, salt, seasoning, lemon juice, and
parsley (adjust quantities of each ingredient if making more than one serving)

2. Place salmon in a medium baking dish and cover with marinade. 

3. Marinate in the refrigerator about 1 hour, turning occasionally.

4. Cook on grill over medium heat until easily flaked with fork ~ 10 minutes per side

Thankful I finally found a salmon recipe I liked! There was no fishy taste about this one!!

Another example of why it is so important to NOT GIVE UP!! 

Now is the time to learn how to live a 

FIT, HAPPY, and HEALTHY LIfe 

and we will do it 

TOGETHER!!!!

~Alyson

alysonhorcher@gmail.com

teambeachbody.com/alysonhorcher2

myshakeology.com/alysonhorcher2

facebook.com/alyson.horcher