Chicken Divan | 2014 Blogger Challenge

Chicken Divan is something my mom started making a few years back on special occasions and though she hasn't made it in a long while, I opted for making it a month or so ago and my love was rekindled! It's a cheesy, creamy broccoli and chicken casserole of sorts. I could literally never have anything else...well I suppose that's not entirely true, but you get my point: it's ah-mazing!

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You're going to need (for approximately 4 servings) :

1 can of Cream of Chicken soup
About two broccoli crowns or 1 package of frozen broccoli
3 chicken breasts, cubed or shredded
1/2 cup of mayo
1tsp. of lemon juice
1/2 cup or more of shredded cheese
1/4 cup or more of bread crumbs soaked in melted butter

Preheat your oven for 375 degrees fahrenheit. Arrange the chicken and broccoli in an oven safe containter (glass or metal works fine). Mix the soup, mayo and lemon juice and pour evenly over the chicken and broccoli. Sprinkle the cheese and bread crumbs over the casserole and drizzle melted butter over the top of that. Bake for about 30 minutes and you should be good to go!

Now this isn't the healthiest dish, that's for sure, but it is absolutely delicious! I highly recommend giving it a go if it so tickles your fancy! Lots of love! Xx

Healthy Living Meal Plan | 2014 Blogger Challenge

You'd think with how much food that I eat, I'd be an expert, but when Gabi sent the e-mail that food was Topic 6, I blanked. I'm not the healthiest eater...like at all. I eat what's convenient, I binge eat, everything's loaded with fat or sugar or something not good for me. The past few months, I've really been struggling with my weight; by this, I mean that I'm struggling to stick to any form of healthy eating. Since I don't have cool recipes to share and I'm trying to create a healthier lifestyle, I thought for this post I would make up a little meal plan for myself and if anyone else benefits from this or even would like to share some advice, awesome. :) Disclaimer: I am in NO WAY an expert on health. Lol

Breakfast: Chobani 100 Calorie Greek Yogurt with 2 hard boiled eggs

               Eggs and asparagus with salt, pepper, and drizzled with olive oil

               Veggie Omelet (onion, mushroom, bell pepper, spinach, etc)

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Snack: Carrots with hummus

           Almonds

           Celery with natural peanut butter

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Lunch: Chicken Caesar Salad with little to no croutons, dressing on the side

           Tuna salad with avocado wrapped in lettuce

           Taco salad - salsa, avocado, ground turkey meat seasoned with Trader Joe's taco mix, bell              peppers, etc.

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Snack: Granola with plain Greek yogurt

           All natural trail mix

           Toast with apple butter

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Dinner: Baked lemon salmon and asparagus (olive oil, salt, pepper, etc)

            Baked chicken with broccoli and parmesan

            Brown garlic rice or baked sweet potatoe - optional

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Whelp, maybe this little plan will help me sort my life out. Lol Also, I thought I'd add just a few tips having to do with food that I've been told can help if you're trying to lose weight. Protein and vegetables should always be the main focus, a small portion of healthy carbs (ie. quinoa) can be included, but its not necessary. Fruit is healthier than chocolate or ice cream, but the natural sugars are still going to spike insulin levels. Contrary to popular belief, fat is okay; sugar is what you need to worry about. And lastly, everything in moderation!

Alrighty lovelies, if you've got any advice for me, leave them down in the comments! :)