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Sorry to say it, but science has discovered that Mom was right about one thing in particular; you need to eat your veggies! Weight loss can’t occur when the Ph of our blood is acidic. The problem is that nearly everything we eat is acidic, including all animal proteins (meat and dairy), grains, and most processed foods. So what can we eat to make our Ph less acidic?

The great news is that vegetables keep our blood alkaline and help to balance our Ph so that weight loss can become possible. I have more good news for you; veggies don’t have to be bland and boring!

While growing up, my mom made one particular protein and veggie-packed dish that always left my brothers and I fighting for the last piece. Just one piece satisfies protein and veggie requirements for an entire meal! I am still impressed with this dish and amazed that my mom could make veggies taste so good! I have shared this recipe with many friends and celebrity clients. They have all loved it and now they make it for me!

Try my Mom’s crust-free spinach, ham, and basil quiche! It is so easy to make! It only takes about 15 minutes to prep and 45 minutes to bake. It tastes great hot or cold and is great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Just make 1 dish and have leftovers to pack for your entire work-week. Best of all, the ingredients can be purchased anywhere for $15 or less!

Ingredients

• 2 bags of frozen spinach, partially thawed & drained (12 servings of spinach)
• 12 oz cooked ham, sliced thin (I prefer low-sodium ham by Black Forrest. Available at Trader Joe’s)
• 1 whole egg
• 5 egg whites
• 1 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese (I prefer the Lite Shredded 3 Cheese Blend. Available at Trader Joe’s)
• 4 oz fresh basil, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• ¼ cup fat-free milk

Method

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat 9×13 inch glass baking dish with olive oil cooking spray and set aside. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well with hands. Transfer mixture into baking dish and flatten surface with fork. Bake 35-50 minutes. Place a fork or toothpick in the center of dish after 35 minutes of cooking. When the fork or toothpick comes out clean, the quiche will be done cooking.

Nutrition Facts (based on 6 large servings)

Calories: 160
Carbohydrates: 5 g
Protein: 24 g
Fat: 4 g