The right fitness program isn’t enough without the proper diet to go along with it.

By combining a nutritious diet and a fun weight loss program, you’re guaranteed to get the results you’re looking for in no time.

To help you get the proper nutrition your body needs, here are some sampler recipes that you can prepare in line with your current fitness program.

You can also visit Beachbody Coach Laura Wood’s Website for other Healthy Recipe ideas, beachbody program and effective weight loss coaching.

High in beta-carotene, potassium, and manganese, this Superfood is very easy to make.

Simply top your salad with hearty and sweet potato and you’re good to go.

Add some pumpkin seeds to give your dish that extra crunch.




Preperation Time: 15 minutes.
Cooking Time: 30 minutes.
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients:
1 medium baked sweet potato, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
½ medium red bell pepper, diced
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 stalk green onion, finely sliced
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
½ tsp. raw honey (or pure maple syrup)
1 dash Himalayan salt (or sea salt)
1 tsp. chopped fresh herbs (like basil, oregano or parsley)
(to taste; optional)
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp. pumpkin seed kernels, toasted (or chopped
raw walnuts)
1½ tsp. red wine vinegar
1 medium green apple, diced
1½ tsp. red wine vinegar
1 stalk green onion, finely sliced
2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
4 cups fresh arugula

Preparation:
1. Combine the following ingredient in a medium bowl: oil, vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and herbs (if desired). Whisk to blend.

2. Set aside the first mix and combine the following into a large bowl: sweet potato, apple, bell pepper, onion, and cilantro; mix well.

3. Drizzle the dressing over the sweet potato mixture and toss gently to blend.

4. Place even amounts of arugula on two serving plates. Top each with sweet potato mixture and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.

Healthy Tip:
Be sure to bake the fork-pierced sweet potato at 450° F for 30 to 40 minutes or until just tender. Do not over bake. Set the dish aside to cool after baking before serving.



Nutritional Information (per serving):
Protein: 5 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Calories: 236
Fat: 11 g
Carbohydrate: 32 g
Fiber: 6 g
Sodium: 194 mg
Sugar: 16 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg