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Before I tell you anything about YRG Nutrition, you need to understand that I am not giving you a diet. Diets don't work. They'll fail you over and over again. But changing your habits and adopting a new lifestyle will last you forever!

There is no mystery behind good nutrition. You know what you should be eating. If I put a fried chicken finger or a grilled organic chicken breast in front of you, it doesn't take a brain surgeon to figure out which one is the better choice. Making the right decision all comes down to one question... WHAT DO YOU WANT?

If you want to lose weight, feel and look better, and get in the best shape of your life, I'm here to help you. The beauty of YRG Nutrition is that it addresses the needs of whatever level you're at by letting you choose the intensity and commitment that suits your personal goals.

Everything you need to build your own customized nutrition plan can be found in my YRG Program Guide. Here's just a sample...

YRG Recipes

Recipes

  • DDP Scramble
  • Huge YRG Salad
  • Organic Butternut Squash Soup with Crispy Sage Leaves
  • YRG Thighs -- Roasted Rosemary Chicken
  • Quinoa with Lemon and Parsley
  • Buffalo Burger with Grilled Onions

DDP Scramble

Serves 2 for most, or 1 for me.

Most mornings I eat organic eggs. They are a perfect protein source and really power my day. Here's one of my favorite scrambles.

Ingredients

  • Olive oil spray
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1 red pepper, sliced
  • 1 small stalk broccoli, trimmed and chopped
  • 4 eggs
  • Splash of water
  • Celtic Sea Salt and Black Pepper

Directions

Place a sauté pan on medium high heat. Spray the bottom with olive oil. Add the onion and sauté until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the red peppers and broccoli and sauté until tender, and bursting with color, about 5 minutes.

Crack the eggs into a bowl and add a splash of water, salt and pepper. Whisk until light and fluffy. Pour over the vegetables. Stir occasionally to keep eggs from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until eggs are done to your liking.

Huge YRG Salad

Serves 2-3 for most, or 1 for me.

When I say load up on lots of greens, I mean load up! My salads change daily, but here's what one of my creations might look like. A key element here is to chop everything up really finely. Saves you from having to chew like a chow and helps with digestion.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 head Romaine lettuce, finely chopped
  • 1/4 head purple cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1/2 pound spinach, finely chopped
  • 2 stalks kale, finely chopped
  • 1 bunch dandelion greens, finely chopped
  • 1 bunch parsley, roughly chopped
  • 1 bulb fennel, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots, finely chopped
  • 4 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 1 cucumber, scored and finely chopped
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice from 1/2 lemon
  • Celtic Sea Salt and Black Pepper

Directions

Place all chopped ingredients into a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon. Season with salt and pepper... and CHOW!!

Organic Butternut Squash Soup with Crispy Sage Leaves

Serves 2

This is one of my favorite soups of all. One day I was running out the door and knew I would not have time to get lunch, so I grabbed a container of this soup and some leftover chicken. I was running like crazy all day and didn't even have time to heat it up. I figured, what the hell, and ate it cold. Believe it or not, it was still awesome!

This soup is a complex carbohydrate, because of the excellent carbs found in butternut squash. It's creamy and delicious, with no dairy! For a little extra decadence, try the crispy sage leaves as a garnish.

Ingredients

  • 1 large butternut squash
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • Celtic Sea Salt and Black Pepper
  • 1 bunch fresh sage leaves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (garnish)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Slice butternut squash in half, lengthwise. Drizzle with olive oil and season with Celtic Sea Salt and black pepper. Place on a foil lined baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork.

Remove squash from oven and allow to cool. Scrape flesh from squash into a blender. Add broth and puree until smooth. Adjust with more liquid, if necessary.

Pour contents into a small stock pot and heat through. Season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

For garnish:
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a small sauté pan. Add fresh sage leaves and cook for about 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon and place onto paper towels to drain.

Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with the fried sage leaves.

YRG Thighs -- Roasted Rosemary Chicken

Serves 4

Who says you can't have hot thighs? These chicken thighs are simple and perfect every time. I like to make extras to have on hand for a quick lunch or snack. This recipe also works with drumsticks or breasts on the bone. However you like it, keep protein in the fridge to keep you away from the junk!

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs with bone (organic is best)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Celtic sea salt and black pepper
  • 1 bunch fresh rosemary, (or 2 tablespoons dried)
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Place chicken pieces into a roasting pan. Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken, then drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Remove the rosemary leaves from the center twig and sprinkle well over chicken. Roast for about 1 hour, until thighs are golden brown.

Quinoa with Lemon and Parsley

Makes 3 cups

Quinoa is a superfood! It comes from the Incas, and while it looks like a simple grain, it's also a complete protein and very low in carbs. What I love about it is that it takes only moments to cook. By the way, you pronounce it "keenwah."

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 shallots
  • 1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Celtic sea salt and black pepper

Directions

Prepare quinoa according to package instructions. While quinoa is cooking, place a sauté pan over medium high heat. Add the oil and the shallots and cook until golden brown.

Remove the quinoa from heat and allow to slightly cool. Pour into the sauté pan with the shallots. Add chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper and stir to combine.

Buffalo Burger with Grilled Onions

Serves 2

I'm crazy about buffalo!! Tastes like beef, but lower in fat and calories. Here's my protein style burger with grilled onions. This really hits the spot -- and without the white flour bun, your body will be happy!

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces ground buffalo
  • Celtic sea salt and black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 large Romaine lettuce leaves
  • Garnish: Mustard (optional)

Directions

Form ground buffalo into two patties. Season with salt and pepper. Grill over medium high heat, about 3 minutes per side or until cooked to your liking.

Place a sauté pan over medium high heat. Add olive oil and sliced onions. Cook onions until brown, golden and caramelized, about 20 minutes.

To serve, take a whole Romaine lettuce leaf and place the cooked buffalo burger on it. Top with a nice pile of grilled onions. Add a squirt of mustard, if desired. Eat over a plate and let the juice drip down your forearms.