Food For Thought

Staying the course with nutrition is often the hardest part of a healthy lifestyle change. And with nearly 80% of weight loss success being tied into proper nutrition, it’s quite possibly the most important part of the equation. One thing that makes it incredibly difficult is a lack of knowledge when it comes to recipes and the thought that it just isn’t going to taste very good. That’s why we like to provide healthy, balanced recipes once a month to help you get new food into your rotation. Healthy can be delicious and these recipes will prove it! 

Here is June’s Food for Thought Recipe

Sometimes, a steak is all you want. Just because you’re trying to be healthy doesn’t mean you have to entirely cut it out of your weekly meals. Here is a healthy way to enjoy a steak once in a while. Enjoy!

Steak with Mustard Shallot Sauce

Ingredients:

• 6 oz lean top sirloin steak (1 inch think)

• Kosher salt and black pepper

• 1 tsp olive oil

• 1 TBSP Dijon mustard

• 1 TBSP red wine vinegar

• 1 shallot, chopped

• 3 cups green beans or veggies of choice

Instructions:

1. Season steak with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste

2. Cook in the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, 3-5 mins per side for medium-rare. 

3. Let rest 5 minutes then slice against the grain.

4. In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar and shallots.

5. Steam the green beans until tender, 4-6 mins.

6. Top the steak with mustard sauce and serve with the green beans.

7. Enjoy!

Healthy can be delicious if you find the right recipe! Start a rotating list of your favorites so you’re never left without a plan!

If you are looking for new ways to improve your nutrition, please contact us. We’re here to help!