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Category: Mindful Eating
Mindful Eating for Weight Loss
A Dietitian’s guide to using mindfulness for weight loss. This site contains over 400 weight loss tips and focuses on mindfully eating. Lacy Ngo has included a mindful eating step-by-step guide as well as simple weight loss techniques. Using mindful eating techniques can greatly help with weight loss.
Mindfulness in Life:
Mindfulness not only helps with weight loss, but can also be used in many aspects of our lives. Lacy Ngo, MS, RD ponders how mindfulness can helps us live healthier and more joyful lives. She also discusses how mindfulness helps her be mindful of God’s presence in her own life.
About Lacy Ngo, MS, RD and Mindfulness in Faith and Food:
Lacy Ngo, MS, RD is a dietitain who professionally and personally understands the weight loss struggle. She provides over 400 nutrition and weight loss tips as well shares her faith experiences, God moments and God experiences.
As school approaches, I have been brainstorming ways to make sure my kids get a healthy lunch box on those chaotic mornings. I always like preparing and organizing before school starts. This year, I feel an even stronger urge to organize because my youngest is (eek!) starting Kindergarten!
Get Organized with the “Healthy Lunch Box Checklist”
I decided to get organized with a “Lunch Box Checklist.”This healthy but extremely simple Lunch Box Checklist will make packing a lunch so much easier on those hectic days.
I was so happy with this checklist, I thought you might like it too! You can actually download my “Healthy Lunch Box Checklist” as a free printable and join the “Mindfulness in Faith and Food” Fam here.
Mindful Lunch Box Notes
*Bonus* Mindful Lunch Box Notes
I like to find joy in the little things, and I want my children to find joy in the little things too! Nothing like a little lunch box note to bring some joy to my children’s day! When you join the “Mindfulness in Faith and Food” family, you get the free “Mindful Lunch Box Notes” printable too!
Do you have some amazingly healthy school lunch ideas? Please share your ideas in the comments!
Are you in a BIG hurry?… I mean like people are coming over in about 5 minutes? Then this healthy Buffalo Chicken salad is a super fast way to get something yummy and nutritious on the table! It is just perfect for parties!!! Plus the yogurt is a fantastic source of probiotics!
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This healthy buffalo chicken salad dip required no cooking, and is a great source of probiotics and turmeric!
I am loving this zoodle craze right now! Zoodles are so fun, colorful, and delicious. What a creative way to eat more vegetables. I also love pasta salad, but sometimes I don’t feel like boiling the pasta. That is why I love making this healthy zoodle pasta salad. This delicious pasta salad required absolutley NO COOKING! Yes!!!!!!
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No bake Healthy Zoodle Pasta Salad: easy, quick, and healthy! It’s a perfect healthy appetizer for when you want to make something quickly!
I have to give credit to my mom for inspiring this particular recipe because my mom makes an amazing healthy broccoli salad for family cookouts just about every summer. And every time she makes it, we devour it!
And just like the other recipes in this series, this broccoli salad requires absolutely no cooking!
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Just like the other recipes in this series, this healthy broccoli salad requires absolutely no cooking! Perfect for parties and picnics! Great source of probiotics!
1/2 cup Free Range, no nitrate/nitrite added Turkey Jerky (broken into small pieces) or Grass Fed, no nitrate/nitrite added Beef Jerky (I like Think Beef Jerky)
Are you in a BIG hurry… I mean like people are coming over in about 5 minutes? Then this healthy creamy salsa recipe is a lightening fast way to get something yummy and nutritious on the table! It is just perfect for parties!!! Plus this creamy salsa is super healthy! The yogurt is a great source of probiotics, and the salsa is a delicious way to get your vegetables!
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This healthy creamy salsa recipe is a lightening fast way to get something yummy and nutritious on the table! It is just perfect for parties!!! Plus this creamy salsa is super healthy! The yogurt is a great source of probiotics, and the salsa is a delicious way to get your vegetables!
Serves 6
Ingredients for Creamy Salsa (yes, there are only two!!!):
8 oz. jar salsa
1 cup yogurt
To Prepare
Mix together…Done!
Serve with whole grain chips or crackers. Find links to some of my favorite chips below!
Have you noticed there is a theme to all the recipes on our blog? We are all about finding stress free, easy ways to eat healthy delicious food. Whether its cooking and freezing a month of meals all at once; keeping healthy packaged on-the-go snacks on hand; or throwing together no-bake healthy appetizers (like this Black Bean Hummus) to take to a party, Mindfulness in Faith and Food has got all of your stress-free and healthy cooking needs covered!
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Take this Black Bean Hummus, for example…
This Black Bean Hummus recipe is another A-mazingly easy, no-bake, no-fuss recipe. A crowd pleasing favorite healthy appetizer perfect for parties and picnics
This no-bake, no-fuss Black Bean Hummus recipe is a crowd favorite, and is a perfect healthy appetizer for parties and picnics!
Plus Tips on How to Make Deli Meat Sandwiches Healthier
Avocado Turkey Sandwich with Greek Yogurt Spread plus tips on how to make deli lunch meat sandwiches healthier!
The Scoop on Heavily Processed Meat
Sometimes you just want a good old fashioned deli sandwich (my favorite is a turkey sandwich), and yet you wish you could eat a healthier version.
After all, luncheon meat is often heavily processed, and limiting processed foods has been shown to promote gut balance; and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s, dementia, some cancers, and inflammation.
Moreover, heavily processed foods may reduce cognitive focus and attention and immune function.
Highly processed luncheon meats include pepperoni, salami, and bologna, just to name a few.
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Healthier Lunch Meats
One way to make a healthy sandwich is by purchasing fresh chicken or turkey and cooking the meat yourself. But if that is still not going to satisfy your deli meat cravings, then keep reading because many healthier deli meats are currently available. When you are shopping for lunch meat, choose:
Below is one of my favorite Deli Meat Sandwiches Recipes!
Avocado Turkey Sandwich
Serves 4
Ingredients
2 avocado, pitted, peeled, and sliced
8 organic Nitrate/Nitrite Free Turkey Slices
4 slices brie cheese
4 spinach leaves
1 tomato, Sliced
8 slices of whole wheat bread
4 Tbs. yogurt spread (See below)
Yogurt Spread Ingredients
Yogurt Spread
1/2 cup yogurt
2 tbsp. garlic, minced
2 tsp black pepper
1 tbs. Extra virgin olive oil
To Make
First, make the yogurt spread by combining and stirring yogurt, garlic, black pepper, ad extra virgin olive oil in a small bowl.
Next place four slices of bread side-by-side on a clean surface.
Spread the yogurt spread onto the four pieces of bread.
Add two slices of avocado to each piece of bread.
Now add two slices of turkey to each piece of bread.
Add a slice of Brie onto each piece
Next add a slice of tomato.
Then add the spinach leaves.
Place the other pieces of bread on the spinach leaves to form a sandwich.
Make it a Wrap
You can also make a wrap instead of a sandwich using whole wheat wraps. My favorite wraps are The Ole’ Xtreme Wellness!
Want Your Sandwich Toasted?
You can also make a hot sandwich. Simply add the turkey and brie to your bread, and place the bread into the oven set at 375 degrees for 5 minutes. Add the cold ingredients to the bread after the bread has finished toasting.
Hummus is such an easy, quick, versatile, and healthy meal or appetizer! In fact, this recipe has exactly ONE step and requires NO cooking!!! You can add hummus to whole grain tortillas wraps and in minutes, you have a no fuss lunch. Or you can pair this delicious spread with raw veggies or whole grain crackers to make a crowd pleasing side!
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Check out the recipe below!
Easy No Bake Healthy Cooking: Easy Homemade Classic Hummus
Serves 6-8
Ingredients
1 can chickpeas
¼ cup tahini
¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tsp lemon juice
½ tsp minced garlic
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp cumin
2 tbs water
Directions
Slowly blend ingredients in the food processor until well blended. Done!
Serve in a wrap with lettuce and your favorite veggies or as a dip with raw veggies or whole grain crackers, pita, or chips.
Hummus Variations
Once you know how to make classic hummus, you can add your favorite ingredients to make new hummus creations. Some of my favorite hummus toppings include:
Like all the recipes on Mindfulness in Faith and Food, this healthy ranch dressing is super easy to make. This Healthy Ranch Dressing is perfect paired with a whole grain or bean chip, salad, or even better some crispy raw or blanched vegetables.
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Easy and Healthy Ranch Dressing made with Greek Yogurt; Great source of probiotics
Ingredients
¾ cup Greek Yogurt (I like Fage)
1 tbsp. fresh lemon
1 avocado, pealed and mashed
½ tsp white vinegar
1 tsp parsley
½ tsp dill
½ tsp garlic, minced
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp chives
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp sea salt
To Make
Slowly Blend all ingredients in the food processor until well blended.
(When you are in a rush, you can even simply mix one ranch packet with 1 cup of Greek yogurt)
Serve with whole grain or bean chips or crunchy raw or blanched vegetables. See recommended chips below.
This Easy, No Bake, Healthy JLT Dip is a such a delicious and creative way to get in those gut health probiotics! Just keep reading to see how easy this recipe is!
This super easy and healthy JLT Dip (AKA Jerky Dip) recipe invloves absolutely NO COOKING! This healthy dip recipe is perfect as a party appetizer or picnic food! Great source of probiotics!
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Serves 4-6
Ingredients
1.5 Cups Greek Yogurt
2, 1.5 oz bags free range, no nitrate/nitrite added Turkey Jerky (I like the Think Turkey Jerky. You can also use grass-fed Think Beef Jerky)
1 Tomato, chopped
3 Green Onions, Chopped
1 tsp Garlic, Minced
2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tsp black pepper
This super easy and healthy JLT Dip (AKA Jerky Dip) recipe invloves absolutly NO COOKING! This healthy dip recipe is perfect as a party appetizer or picnic food! Great source of probiotics!
Um, yeah…THAT IS IT!!! The Easy, No Bake, Healthy JLT Dip is done!
This super easy and healthy JLT Dip (AKA Jerky Dip) recipe invloves absolutely NO COOKING! This healthy dip recipe is perfect as a party appetizer or picnic food! Great source of probiotics!
