Just got in from my local Whole Foods store with THE most beautiful tuna to prepare for tonight. Great tip on selecting your tuna is to ask for “sashimi grade”…in all actuality I believe it is more of a marketing term than an actual “grade”, but when the butcher left his post and went in the back to get my tuna, I got excited. A really fresh tuna is easy to spot since it has no pearly rainbow discolorations, no smell, and no sleazy discharge!

Here is a recipe from Muscle and Fitness Hers, that I will be using for my perfectly plump tuna steaks!

INGREDIENTS: (Serves 4)

2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar

2 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce (or 2 tsp. wheat-free tamari)

1 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger

1 clove garlic, minced

1 green onion, thinly sliced (optional)

1 tsp. lemon juice

2 (6-oz.) fresh sushi-grade ahi tuna steaks (3⁄4-inch thick)

1. Mix balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, green onion and lemon juice in a large bowl.

2. Place tuna steaks in bowl with the marinade, cover tightly and refrigerate at least one hour.

3. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high to high heat. When pan is hot, remove tuna steaks from marinade and sear them for 1-11⁄2 minutes per side for rare tuna; heat longer if you want tuna cooked through.

4. Remove from pan and slice into 1⁄4-inch-thick slices. Serve alone, atop lettuce or with brown rice.

NUTRITION FACTS (per serving, tuna only):

213 calories, 51 g protein, 3 g carbs, 2 g fat,

0 g fiber, 270 mg sodium

I really enjoy this Tight Curves Protein Powder especially formulated for women. Tight Curves delivers many benefits that virtually every woman wants and needs to achieve and maintain a tight, toned and healthy body. This powder supports low carbohydrate diets, facilitates muscle toning, accelerates fat loss, reduces water retention and even can improve the health of hair, skin & nails. Personally I enjoy the protein packets which gives you the exact portion for a yummy post workout shake. But, in addition to being perfectly portable for us busy moms…there are a host of wonderful recipes you can use with this powder. Here are a few favorites!

Tight Curves Triple Berry Custard

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Chill Time: 20 minutes
INGREDIENTS:

* 1 scoop of Tight Curves Multi-Purpose Protein
* 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt (Fage Greek Yogurt is thick and has tons of protein!)
* 1/2 cup of mixed berries (blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries)
* Mint leaf to garnish (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix yogurt and Tight Curves in a bowl.
2. Once all of the protein powder is mixed in and you’ve created a custard, add in the berries and mix.
3. Pour into a glass dessert dish and garnish with a mint leaf. Chill for 20 minutes and serve!

Turkey Egg White Quiche

Makes 6 Servings
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
INGREDIENTS:

* 1 scoop of Tight Curves Multi-Purpose Protein
* 1 large carton of pure egg whites
* 2 packages of extra lean ground turkey
* 3 garlic cloves
* 1 small green pepper diced
* 1/2 small white onion diced
* 1/2 bag of fresh spinach
* Seasoning of your choice

DIRECTIONS:

1. Spray pan with non-stick cooking spray. (Pam Olive Oil Spray) and brown turkey.
2. Add peppers, spinach, garlic, onion and seasoning and cook on medium for 2-3 minutes until spinach cooks down.
3. Transfer mixture into a 9×13 glass dish and spread.
4. Pour egg whites evenly over the mixture.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.
6. Cool and serve!

You could also spread some no carb or no salt ketchup over the top after you remove from the oven, and then put it back in the oven for a few minutes to create more of a meatloaf!

Tight Curves Protein Bars

2 scoops chocolate Tight Curves Protein Powder
2 cups old fashioned oats
1/4-1/3 cup Smart balance peanut butter, chunky
1 tablespoon flax
3/4-1 cup water
can also add dried fruit, or nuts

Mix all ingredients together (will be very sticky and semi-thick).Press into 8×8 pan, place in freezer for 20 min, take out of the freezer and cut into 10 bars, then place back in freezer. I eat them directly out of the freezer on my way to the gym. You can also substitute the peanut butter for almond butter or for 1 large banana. So yummy!