Did you catch our weekly recap video last week?
If so, you heard me hint at an EXCITING secret…and this week, we finally get to share it with you! (More on that in the video below!)
Coaching Tip of the Week
Have you noticed yourself craving watermelon, cantaloupe, peaches, zucchini, cucumbers, or greens lately? That’s no accident! Your body naturally craves these foods when the temperatures heat up.
These summer superstars are:
- Hydrating – packed with water and natural electrolytes (magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium)
- Nutrient-rich – loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants
- Peak flavor – this is their moment to shine…and your opportunity to enjoy them!
So, if you’re craving them, listen to your body and enjoy these summer flavors while they last!
Read more in our coaching tip: Do This to Stay Healthy All Summer Long!
This Week’s Recap: REAL Food. REAL Life.
In this week’s recap video, we talk about:
- The BIG surprise we teased about last week
- Turning mushrooms into bacon-flavored deliciousness
- Our monthly Eat REAL America Champions Zoom meetup
- A smart hack to make weekday lunches super-easy
- Taco night with good friends (so good!)
- Cleaning out the fridge and saving produce with quick and easy, flavor-loaded meals
- And more!
(In case you’re wondering, the background noise is from a fountain in this beautiful space where we recorded the video.)
So Many Veggies!
We had some farmers’ market veggies that needed to be used, so we enjoyed an EBLT for breakfast and BLT Salad for lunch. For dinner, we enjoyed a couple of flavor-loaded dishes using fresh okra, tomatoes, green beans, and more – simple and delicious!
RECIPES: EBLT with Balsamic Mayo, BLT Salad, Okra and Tomato Salad, Grilled Green Beans with Curry Dipping Sauce
Tacos Shouldn’t Taste This Good!
We were blessed to spend an evening enjoying these unforgettable tacos with some amazing friends. These are so easy to make – and you will be shocked how the flavors and textures work so well together!
RECIPES: Blackened Salmon Tacos with Corn Salsa, Peach Caprese Salad
Cleaning Out the Veggie Drawer!
No waste here! We had “almost gone” cucumbers, celery, and other veggies that we transformed these into a weekday lunch. Quick, easy, and bursting with flavor — plus, an awesome way to get a huge variety of plants in one meal.
RECIPES: Creamy Cucumber Soup, Loaded Chicken Salad Sandwich
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Remember, all these videos – and more – are available on our Eat REAL America YouTube channel. If you know someone who might benefit, please share! And while you’re there, be sure to subscribe and click the notification bell so you’ll be the first to know when we add new videos.
Thank you and remember – keep it simple and EAT REAL!
Love, love, love these videos.
I made the summer farro salad which was delicious. I asked my husband if he would be willing to try some and he said “you know I can’t eat that stuff you eat” (he’s referring to veggies and whole grains) and I said would you be willing to try one bite. He said yes and then asked me to get him a small bowl of the salad. WINNER!!!! I just quietly smiled to myself 🙂
Linda! This is a HUGE win! WOW! Thank you for encouraging your hubby to try! And, thank you to him for overcoming the skepticism! Tell him there may be lots of other recipes and flavors he is missing out on! Thank you again and please keep us posted! 🙂
Congratulations on the new engagements! So excited for you all!
Too many yummy things to try 😂. The videos make everything look even better than they look from the website.
Question, the printed recipe says to cook in skillet—skinless. But on the video you say to cook with the skin? Are you baking salmon in the oven?
Ready to try this today………look forward to the salsa and dressing!
Thanks!
Thank you for asking! Yes, you can cook the salmon in the skillet or in the oven! (You could also grill it) If you decide to cook it in the oven, just cook at 375 or 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes depending on how thick your salmon is — cook until the center is done and flakes or breaks apart easily with a fork. And, it’s your preference, skinless or with the skin on. I hope that helps and we hope you love this recipe! Thank you again!
Thanks for the quick response! I used the oven, turned out very good. The meal was very filling and really good!