Avocado toast is a pretty popular breakfast on the GOLO plan. For #MealPrepMonday, we want to share a savory way to spice it up! Spicy Shrimp and Avocado Toast Serving size- 2 pieces Avocado Toast 2 slices of whole grain bread ½ of an avocado ½ lemon Pinch of salt Spicy Shrimp 3 oz. shrimp (peeled and tails removed) 2 tsp. Cajun seasoning (recipe below) ½ lemon ¼ tsp. salt Olive oil GOLO Cajun Seasoning ½ cup paprika 1/3 cup Pink Himalayan sea salt ¼ cup garlic powder 2 tbsp. black pepper 2 tbsp. onion powder 1 tbsp. cayenne 2 tbsp. oregano 1 tbsp. thyme Place the raw shrimp in a bow...

We all have heard it – breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Is there any truth to this statement? The answer is YES! Here’s why: • According to the American Heart Association, people who eat breakfast tend to have lower rates of heart disease, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. • If you don’t eat breakfast, you are more prone to overeat later in the day. • Eating in the morning could lower your risk of Type 2 diabetes, by helping to avoid too many glucose spikes. • People who eat breakfast tend to be more active during the day, due to the energy they are consuming. • It m...

Want to jump on the #MeatlessMonday band wagon? Here’s a great veggie burger recipe to try from our friends over at Love & Lemons. Recipe makes 10 patties Ingredients ½ red onion, finely diced 6 button mushrooms, diced 1 15-ounce can black beans ¾ cup quinoa, cooked ½ cup raw walnuts, crushed 1 tbsp. chili powder OR cumin Salt Pepper Olive oil Directions Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium-low heat. When heated, add the onion and slowly sauté, and add a pinch each of salt and pepper. After about 5 minutes (when the onions are soft), turn up the heat to medium and add the mus...

Unfortunately, this day in age, a lot of food goes to waste. There is some good news, however. It is SUPER easy to reduce your food waste. Here are a few tips on how to do so! Buy what you need- Buy loose produce so that you do not end up with more than you need. Purchase grains, nuts and spices from bulk bins so that you can measure out what you need and won’t overbuy. Buy funny looking produce- Many fruits and veggies are thrown away because they do not look how that particular food is “supposed” to look. In reality, there is nothing wrong with it. First in, first out- When you unpack...

Let’s talk about condiments. They add flavor to your food but most store-bought condiments contain ingredients that you should avoid both for health and dietary reasons. These condiments contain a lot of preservatives and the dreaded high fructose corn syrup! We have put together a list of some simple recipes to make your own. Give them a try today! Ketchup 3 6-oz cans/jars of organic tomato paste ½ cup white vinegar 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tbsp. onion powder 2 tbsp. honey 2 tbsp. molasses 1 tsp. sea salt 1 tsp. dry mustard A pinch of each of the following (to taste)- cinnamon, cloves, alls...

At GOLO, we love spices! Who doesn’t? Without them, all of our food would be bland. You may think that the spice blends on the grocery store shelves are safe but unfortunately, that’s not the case. Believe it or not, many spice blends contain very harmful ingredients. They contain MSG, anti-caking agents, artificial colors, artificial flavors, preservatives, soy and corn derivatives that are mostly likely GMO. Mostly spices are also “sterilized” with small doses of radiation. (Eeek!) It’s super easy to make the blends that you find at the store and what’s better is you’ll be saving money! T...

Many of us like to relax at the end of the day with a glass of wine. But is this treat unhealthy? There are no nutrition labels to look at so how are you supposed to know? You can find information supporting the health benefits and risks, but most studies agree that 1 glass of wine a day can be a part of a healthy lifestyle. What makes wine healthy? Today, we are going to look at the 4 healthiest wines and why you should choose them! • Pinot Noir- contains the highest amount of resveratrol, which protects from oxidative stress and free radical damage, can lower the affects of aging, and ha...

Today’s article is about carrageenan- something that is found in a lot of foods, but not a lot of people know about it. This food additive has been in the headlines a lot lately with many calling on the FDA to do further research on its use. Carrageenan is derived from red algae, which is then processed through an alkaline procedure to produce a “natural” food ingredient. It is widely known for it’s inflammatory properties, meaning that it actually causes inflammation. It is used as a food additive, and it carries no nutritional value at all. Its unique chemical structure makes it useful as...

Calling all chocolate lovers! Today, we bring to you a unique recipe- “Red Velvet” Beet Mini Muffins! You get all of the red chocolatey goodness without the artificial colors! This recipe makes about 10-12 mini muffins. Let’s get into it: Ingredients • ½ cup pureed beets • ¼ cup creamy cashew butter • ¼ cup cocoa powder • 1 tbsp. pure maple syrup • ¼ tsp. baking powder • ¼ tsp. vanilla extract • 1 large egg • 2 tbsp. dark chocolate chips Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350° 2. Peel the beets and cut in half, then boil for 30 minutes or until soft (if you purchase precooked beets...

All of us at GOLO love overnight oats! Here is a unique one to throw into your recipe arsenal! Sweet Potato Pie Oats ¼ cup dry old-fashioned oats ½ cup whole milk ½ cup sweet potato puree ½ tsp maple syrup ½ tsp. ground cinnamon 1 oz. pecans 1 tbsp. chia seeds GOLO® is committed to providing you with the helpful tips and resources needed for personal success on a lifelong journey of health and wellness. It’s time to become #YourBestYou. Be sure to check back in next Monday for some more ##MealPrep tips! Visit GOLO.com to access all the health, wellness & weight loss tools GOLO has to ...