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Broccoli 101! This is my preparation for Broccoli. I like it al dente like my pasta. So I chop it and par boil it for about 2-3 minutes than it goes directly into an ice bath to stop the cooking process. I drain it thoroughly in a colander and then store it in the refrigerator for a nice addition to my healthy snacks or meals. I find this is the ideal way for me to enjoy this nutrient and fiber rich vegetable. Bon Appetite.

Todays breakfast is a bit of a play off of a classic yogurt parfait or even an english trifle. It is a raisin bran muffin broken up with greek yogurt and fresh berries. It is filled with fiber, protein, antioxidants and fresh spring tastiness. This makes me long for summer but comforted knowing it is just around the corner.

Here is a typical snack for me, I buy unsalted mixed nuts in bulk from my local grocer, it is about $9.99 a pound. I add Walnuts(same price) and often add unsalted peanuts (about $3-4 a pound) as well, they are cheaper. I need to have chocolate in my life on a daily basis, we all have our vices, this is mine, so I add dark chocolate chips to it. This is also my go to dessert if I feel I need a little sweet before I hit the sheets. This is high in protein and has "good fats" so I do not feel any bit of guilt choosing this as a snack, sure beats chips or a sugary treat.

Chicken on the grill... Stage 2 in my chicken prep for the week. Stage1:  I season marinate it lightly with pepper, cumin, paprika and parsley mixed with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.  I then finish it off in the oven at 350 degrees F, for about an hour or so. I cool it a bit, and place them all in large sized plastic containers and put them in the refrigerator to be eaten another day. Chicken is a lean source of protein and good for building and maintaining muscle. It is a staple in my daily eating routine.