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Buffalo Ranch Chicken Stuffed Jalapeños with Bacon

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Today’s guest recipe was written by George Bryant, author of  The Paleo Kitchen  and founder of Civilized Caveman.  I’m elated to share this recipe with you, but first let me introduce myself. I’m George Bryant, a.k.a. Civilized Caveman, and you can check me out at my home base, Civilized Caveman Cooking .  My passion is helping people to achieve their goals and dreams and to live a life they love. I do this in our Hugs & Bacon Tribe , teaching people weight loss, fat loss, movement, mindset, and so much more. But enough chit chat… Let’s talk about ranch dressing. Looking at this recipe, you might think it’s about the peppers or filling. It’s not! This recipe was created for one reason and one reason only: so I would have an excuse to eat more of this ranch dressing. This is a big deal for me. In my lifetime pursuit of optimal health, I have gained and lost 100 pounds, overcome a 12-year battle with bulimia, and developed a healthy relationship with food. During the valley of

Lightened-Up Nachos

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This Tex-Mex favorite can rack up the calories and fat rather quickly. Instead of ruining your healthy eating plan, use these tips to lighten up this popular appetizer. Holy Nacho Calories! Head to the Cheesecake Factory and order the Factory Nachos with Spicy Chicken and that’ll cost you 965 calories, 31 grams of saturated fat, 52 grams of carbs and 1,390 milligrams of sodium. At home, the numbers can be similar if you pile on chili, sour cream, guac and other calorie-laden toppers. Making your own allows you to control the ingredients and portions so you can enjoy the game while indulging in a lightened-up version. The Base With a plethora of chips hitting market shelves, you can now find better-for-you varieties that are made with whole grains and contain more fiber. Some chips to choose from include: Sprouted tortilla chips like Way Better Snacks Black Bean or Multigrain Bean chips like Beanitos Black & White Skinny Dippers and The Good Bean Sweet Chili Lentil chips

8 Clean Eating Baked Chicken Recipes

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Baked chicken is a big thing in clean eating. You’d be hard pressed to find a clean eater that doesn’t have at least one chicken breast in the fridge or freezer, and chances are, they’ll be baking… Read more → from The Gracious Pantry http://ift.tt/2f428pD