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Those of you that follow me on Twitter may have heard me complaining like a little baby these last few days - and for that I apologize. You see, I worked my first night shift. And, I worked 4 in a row. The first two were miserable (I felt borderline delirious by the time 6am rolled around) but as my body adjusted, it became a little easier. Any night shifters have advice for a newbie?

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I decided to dedicate this post towards my favorite recent healthy eats - many of which I consume a lot in the warmer weather. And some, well just because they are household favorites.

#1 Blueberry Muffin (green) Smoothie

The players

1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I use SunWarrior brand)

1/2 c frozen blueberries

1/2 frozen banana

~1 c almond milk

hand full fresh spinach

1/4 t cinnamon

stevia, 1 serving (or other all natural sweetener)

1/2 t vanilla extract (choose an all-natural brand)

4-5 ice cubes

#2 Blueberry Protein Pancakes topped with Cinnamon-Peanut Butter "Fluff"

Pancake players

1 scoop vanilla protein powder 

1/3 c egg whites

1/4 c frozen blueberries

1/2 frozen banana, thawed

1/4 t baking powder

1/2 t flax seeds

stevia, 1 serving

Fluff

2 T peanut flour (PB2, Trader Joe's brand, or other)

1 T water

sprinkle cinnamon

drizzle with 1T maple syrup (all-natural)

#3 Strawberry Lemonade (no-calorie, all-natural)

 Players

H20

lemon wedges

strawberries

stevia (to taste)

*Chill in fridge overnight and fruit will infuse the water!

#4 Turkey Meatloaf (extra lean, oats instead of breadcrumbs) <--household favorite!

The players

ground turkey breast, 99% fat-free

medium onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

3/4 c frozen spinach

1 egg, lightly beaten

3/4 c rolled oats

1 T worcestershire sauce

1/2 c ketchup (choose an all-natural brand)

1/2 t sea salt

1/4 t black pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 425F

Spray pan with baking spray 

Combine ingredients, layer into pan

Cover and bake for 45 mins

Uncover and top with thin layer of ketchup (~1T)

Bake for additional 5 mins

#5 Fresh salads

....topped with avocado

.....or lettuce/spinach-less mixes w/ healthy nuts

*Tip: To eat more veg throughout the week and avoid unnecessary preparation, make one gigantic salad (party size) and keep for the week. I also keep sources of lean protein on hand (hard boiled eggs, tempeh, tofu, beans/legumes, etc.) for easy adding. 

I also do the same for grains. Every Sunday you can prepare a large batch of brown rice, quinoa etc.

Remember, a quick and easy meal is as simple as:

1) 50% veg (already diced veggies

2) 25% Lean protein

3) 25% healthy grain & healthy fat (avocado, almonds, olive oil, flax seeds/oil, etc.)

SO TELL ME

What are your top 3 recent food favorites?