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Just because it’s healthy doesn’t mean that it doesn’t taste good.  In fact there are a lot of things that I use to like that just doesn’t taste good to me anymore.  Obviously this isn’t always the case.  There are actually a lot of things that can be made in a different way.   And I’m not the type of person who is going to sacrifice taste.  For example I spent $20 on a couple of loaves of a Paleo bread, because I cut bread out of my diet.  After the third bite of the Paleo bread, I realized that I wasn’t going to eat something that tasted like crap because I liked what I was replacing.  I tossed both loaves out and learned a lesson.
The other night I decided to make chicken fingers.  This time I really liked the taste.

1.5 lb Chicken breast
3 Eggs
3/4 cup almond meal
3/4 cup coconut flour (if you don’t like coconut use more almond meal
1 Tbsp paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp coconut oil (or olive oil)

Preheat Oven 375
Cut up chicken breasts into thin strips
Blend eggs in bowl
Coat pan with oil
Mix almond meal, coconut flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder sea salt, black pepper
Dip chicken in eggs
Next cover chicken dipped in egg with mixture
Place chicken in pan
Cook chicken 20 to 25 minutes until golden

I used raw honey mixed with spicy mustard as a dip.  But I also ate them without any dip

Healthy Benefits:
Chicken
High in Protein (Builds and repairs Muscle)
Fights Alzheimer’s
Fights Cancer

Almond Meal
Almonds
Good for brain development (great for kids)
Helps in preventing colon cancer by moving food through the colon
Helps reduce the cause of plaque buildup in the arteries of the heart
Regulates Blood Pressure
Regulates Cholesterol
Helps fight diabetes.  Keeps Blood sugar down
Rich in fiber
Boosts Energy
(Drink a lot of water with almonds)

Coconut Flour
High in Fiber
Increases Metabolism
Good for Digestion

Garlic Powder
Contains Antioxidants
Attacks free radicals
Fights Colds and Flu
Lowers Cholesterol
Acts as a natural antibiotic (bacteria doesn’t grow resistant to it)

Onion Powder
Good for the liver
When mixed with protein they
Lowers Cholesterol
Thins blood, reduces risk of blood clots
Fights Asthma
Fights Bronchitis
Fights Hay Fever
Fights Diabetes
Reduces risk of stomach cancer
Detoxify the body of heavy metals

Paprika
Contains Antioxidants.
Anti-Inflammatory.
Helps with blood circulation and regulates blood pressure.

Cayenne Pepper
Anti-Fungal, Anti-Bacterial and Anti-Inflammatory.
Fights Cancer (prostate, lungs and pancreas).
Great for the cardiovascular system.
Reduces Cholesterol and triglycerides.
Increases metabolism.
Good for intestinal health.
Including healing stomach and intestinal ulcers.
Aids in digestion.

Cumin
Helps with Digestion
Helps stimulate and relax and helps with Insomnia
Helps with Respiratory Problems
Antiviral (fights colds)
Good for lactating mothers
Detoxify the body
Fights Cancer
Black Pepper
Contains Antioxidants
Anti-Inflammatory and Antibacterial.
Great for the digestive Tract.
Reduces Gas in the intestines.
Speeds up metabolism.
Supports weight loss.
Fights fat by breaking down the fat cells.
Relief from respiratory problems

Sea Salt
Alkalizes the Body
Contains Minerals
Good for the Cardiovascular System
Good for the Brain
Good for the Skin
Important for Hydration
Boosts Immune System
Helps maintain Sugar Levels (good for Diabetes)
Prevents Osteoporosis
Prevents Muscle Cramps and Spasms
Reduces Cholesterol
Reduces Inflammation in respiratory system (Good for Asthma)

Olive Oil
Contains Antioxidants
Contains probiotics
Improves Blood Vessel Function
Boosts the immune system
Fights Cancer
Fights Heart Disease
Regulates Blood Pressure
Fights Diabetes
May help fight Obesity
Fights Arthritis
Fights osteoporosis
Helps increase testosterone

Coconut Oil
New research claiming that it has been helping Alzheimer’s patients improve and even reverse effects.
Positive results for people affected with Type 1 and 2 diabetes.
Increases thyroid health by raising body temperature.
It increases metabolism (increases body temp)
Increases energy
Coconut oil on the body can promote healthy skin and hair.
Increases testosterone