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Olive oil is a staple of the "Mediterranean Diet", which has been shown to lower the risk of heart disease. Olive oil has been shown to be beneficial for healthy cholesterol. It is full of heart healthy monounsaturated fats. Look for extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) since it is the first pressing of oil. The first pressing of olive oil is not heavily processed and contains the most antioxidants.

Lunch

Strawberry Salad

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Strawberry Salad

Total Time15 mins

Course: Lunch

Servings:

Calories: 468kcal

Equipment

Blender

Ingredients

Salad

1 head Lettuce Romaine, raw
1 ½ cup Strawberries Frozen, unsweetened
⅓ cup Almonds
½ cup Walnuts
2 oz Cheese Cheddar
2 Grapefruits Cut in half

Dressing

1 tbsp Red wine vinegar
2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp Raspberries
1 tsp Honey
½ clove Garlic
⅛ tsp Salt
½ scoop Nutrim

Instructions

Let the strawberries sit out to thaw and cut into pieces.
In a separate bowl, add lettuce, cut strawberries, almonds, and walnuts.
Put the salad dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Add dressing and cheese on top of salad. Mix dressing and cheese evenly throughout the salad.
Cut the grapefruits in half and enjoy with the salad.

Nutrition

Breakfast, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Quick & Easy

Whole Grain Pancakes

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Whole Grain Pancakes

Course: Breakfast

Calories: 1204kcal

Equipment

Stove or Griddle

Ingredients

2 cups Whole wheat flour
2 tsp Baking powder
1 cup Water
½ cup Milk
1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp Butter
2 tbsp Honey
1 Egg

Instructions

Mix flour and baking soda together in a bowl.
In a separate bowl mix water, milk, olive oil, butter, honey, and egg.
Combine with dry ingredients.
Spray pan or griddle with olive oil spray.

Notes

Heart healthy boost:

Top with almond butter and blueberries. You can also add 1 scoop of Nutrim to the recipe with 1/2 cup of water and replace all the butter with olive oil.

Nutrition

Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Nutrim, Sides

Potato Cauliflower Mash

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Potato Cauliflower Mash

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time25 mins

Course: Sides

Servings: servings

Calories: 230kcal

Equipment

Stove
Hand mixer

Ingredients

7 cups Water
6 Red Potatoes with Skin
1 Head Cauliflower cut into florets
2 scoops Nutrim®
2 Tbsp Milk
¼ tsp Pepper
¼ tsp Salt
2 Tbsp Nutrim® Garlic Butter

Instructions

BOIL water in large pot.
RINSE potatoes and dice into medium size cubes.
RINSE cauliflower and cut into florets.
BOIL potatoes and cauliflower for 15 minutes or until easily pierced with fork.
DRAIN potatoes and cauliflower.
MIX with hand mixer until lumps are minimal.
ADD remaining ingredients and mix well.
KEEP warm and serve.

Nutrition

Breads & Toppings, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Nutrim

Nutrim® Herbed Butter

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Nutrim® Herbed Butter

Total Time10 mins

Course: Snack

Servings: servings

Calories: 37kcal

Equipment

Hand mixer

Ingredients

1 stick Butter softened
½ cup Extra virgin olive oil
2 scoops Nutrim®
2 tbsp Water
½ tsp Basil
½ tsp Oregano
Salt to taste

Instructions

Add butter, extra virgin olive oil, Nutrim®, basil, oregano, salt and water into a medium bowl.
Blend using a hand mixer, set on high for about 2-3 minutes or until mixture is smooth.
Refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition

Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Nutrim, Soups

Nutrim® Cream of Celery Soup

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Nutrim® Cream of Celery Soup

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time20 mins

Course: Lunch

Servings: oz.

Calories: 21kcal

Equipment

Stove

Ingredients

1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
¼ cup Onion diced
1 clove Garlic minced
¼ cup Celery finely diced
1 scoop Nutrim®
1 cup Chicken broth low fat
1 tbsp Half and half
1 pinch Salt
1 pinch Pepper

Instructions

Heat extra virgin olive oil in a small pan over medium heat.
Add celery, onions and garlic and saute for 3-5 minutes.
Add Nutrim® and mix well or until onion and garlic are coated.
Add in chicken broth slowly (it will clump if added all at once).
Add half and half, salt and pepper.
Simmer for 5-8 minutes until it thickens.
Enjoy!

Nutrition

Breads & Toppings, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Nutrim

Nutrim® Garlic Butter

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Nutrim® Garlic Butter

Total Time10 mins

Course: Snack

Servings: servings

Calories: 37kcal

Equipment

Hand mixer

Ingredients

1 stick Butter softened
½ cup Extra virgin olive oil
2 scoops Nutrim®
2 tbsp Water
½ tsp Garlic powder
Salt to taste

Instructions

Add butter, extra virgin olive oil, Nutrim®, garlic powder, salt and water into a medium bowl.
Blend using a hand mixer, set on high for about 2-3 minutes or until mixture is smooth.
Refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition

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