6 New Year “Healthy Hacks”

12/20/15 ~~

 
New Year’s is right around the corner and since New Years is the time of year where it’s easy to push the restart button- I wanted to set you on the right path by giving you the tools you need to succeed for your best year yet in 2016!

Today, I want to show you my 6 most healthy “hacks” that I encourage you to adopt for a successful, healthy and happy 2016.

#1 – Drink Enough Water
#2 – Eat Enough Protein and Produce
#3 – Be Grateful Every Day
#4 – Exercise 3 -5 Days A Week
#5 – Get Your Sleep
#6 – Eat Healthy Fats

 
All of those goals will be easy to reach with the resource I’m going to send you tomorrow – so stay on the look out in tomorrow’s email.  🙂 
Here is a delectable treat for those New Year’s Eve Parties you may be having or attending – always a huge crowd pleaser.  
 
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Sweet Potato Bites with Avocado and Bacon

 

Baked sweet potato chips topped with chunky avocado, crispy bacon, and fresh cilantro. 

From Well Plated

YIELD: about 40 bites

PREP TIME: 15 minutes

COOK TIME: 30 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean, peels on
  • 1 and 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/3 cup granted 2% sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 medium avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced
  • 2 tablespoons non-fat or 2% plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 3 ounces bacon (about 4 slices)
  • 3 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro

Directions:

  1. Place rack in upper and lower thirds of your oven and preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line two rimmed baking sheets with foil, then brush with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil each. Slice potatoes into 1/2 to 1/4 inch cross-sections (use a mandolin if you have one.) Arrange slices in a single layer on the oiled baking sheets, then brush tops with remaining olive oil. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown underneath, rotating the pans 180 degrees and changing their positions on the upper/lower racks halfway through. Flip, then roast for an additional 8 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle with cheddar, then return to oven and bake for an additional 3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and smoked paprika. Mash lightly with a fork, but still leave the mixture slightly chunky. Set aside.
  3. Fry bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, then remove from pan and set between two paper towels set atop a dinner plate. Blot away excess grease and, when cool enough to handle, chop into small pieces.
  4. Once the crisps have baked, top each with a dollop of the avocado mixture, chopped bacon, and cilantro. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Enjoy!!
 
RENEWING Reflection: 
Today Will Never Come Again.  Be A Blessing. Be A Friend. Encourage Someone. Take Time to Care of You and Others.