Welcome to Rejoov’s first blog entry! Thanks for coming along this journey of expression with me! My goal is to share the many great ideas, myths/facts, news, recipes and personal health and well-being favorites that I experience, come across and research with my practice.
The number one question and statement that I get when people find out I am a nutritionist is, “Do you eat really healthy? Your diet must be perfect!” As you will discover through these blogs, I am a firm believer that eating well for your health and fitness is important. However, just as important is balance. So do I eat well? Yes. Do I enjoy foods/beverages that aren’t the best for my health? Yes. Is that a part of my perfect plan? Yes.
My motto is “Perform Your Best: Nourish. Hydrate. Rejuvenate.” To do that, you need to create a balanced, sustainable lifestyle of health and fitness to help you reach and maintain your goals. How to do that is too much for one blog entry! But let’s get a glimpse of a simple recipe that can fit into a healthy plan.
The chicken sausage salad is one of my favorites. It’s quick, simple and balanced with wholesome carbohydrates, a lean protein, healthy fats and vegetables. Remember – fueling needs and serving size will vary per person. Enjoy!
Chicken Sausage Salad
What You Need
Salad
- 2 chicken sausage links (personal favorite: Trader Joe’s mango chicken sausage. other options: 2 grilled chicken breast or salmon)
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or ½ cup cooked quinoa (warm)
- 4 cups shredded lettuce (deep green in color, a variety of greens)
- 14 raw walnut halves, chopped (about an ounce)
Dressing
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- juice from one lemon (use as much or as little as you like)
- optional: add fresh rosemary to dressing
What to Do
- Cook brown rice or quinoa as directed on package.
- Grill/cook protein of choice and cut into bite size pieces.
- Tear the lettuce and divide into two bowls.
- Add warm rice or quinoa to each bowl.
- Add protein pieces into each bowl.
- In small bowl, mix olive oil and lemon juice.
- Top each salad with dressing.
Serves: 2
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