Food

At Vital Living we believe that your diet and the way you feed your body should not be confusing, just simple, easy, and most important, ENJOYABLE. If you have come to this page looking for the latest fad diet information, you are in for a big surprise.

Losing weight, staying healthy and getting back into shape is not about a fad diet. We do not believe in friend- and family-alienating bizarre food rituals that are impossible to follow.

We want you to know that there are simple and smart solutions to all the confusing nutrition information available. After all, food and drink in moderation are some of the greatest things in life to enjoy. To help you feed your body well, take a look at our new and yummy recipes.

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November Recipe

Chicken Quinoa Stir Fry
 
Here is a simple, wholesome meal that is ready in 30 minutes – perfect for busy weekday dinners. There's no reason to hit the take out line when you have this quick and delicious recipe on hand. Eating simple, wholesome meals like this and exercising regularly will get you to your goal weight.  Servings: 4
 
Here's what you need:
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 ear of corn, kernels cut from cob
  • Handful of asparagus stalks, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 cups baked chicken breast, cut into small cubes
  • 1 can of organic black beans, drained and rinsed
  • splash of lemon juice, splash of lime juice
  • dash of salt and pepper
  • splash of soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
Cook the quinoa and set aside. Place a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the oil, onion and garlic. Sauté for about 3 minutes. Add the bell peppers, corn and asparagus, cook until the vegetables are tender. Add the chicken and beans, cook for another 10 minutes, adding the rest of the ingredients.
 
Place a serving of quinoa on each plate and top it with the vegetable mix.

Nutritional Analysis

One serving equals:
293 calories
5g fat
32g carbohydrate
4.6g fiber
29.4g protein