Planning healthy dinners can be very challenging. Many people tell me that they struggle with putting an entire balanced meal together. Many of us also get stuck in a rut making the same dishes over and over again which leads to boredom. Trying new meals can keep things exciting and interesting and can help to […]
Category Archives: Recipes
Kitchen Tool Helps Cut the Added Fat and Calories
Portion control with fat can be an important part of weight management since fat is very high in calories. For example, a teaspoon of oil or a teaspoon of butter is approximately 50 calories. While olive oil, canola oil and peanut oil are much better for heart health then butter is, they are just as […]
Desserts that Will Warm Your Heart: All for Under 200 Calories
During the hot days of summer, a bowl of fresh berries with whipped topping can make a great dessert, but during these winter months, just the thought of a cold dessert can be enough to make you shiver. Warm up your dessert without packing on the winter weight by trying the following recipes which are […]
A New Cookbook May Help Sneak Veggies into Family-Favorite Dishes
Most adults in America aren’t eating the recommended 5 servings of fruits and vegetables and most kids are eating even less. Needless to say, fruits and vegetables are truly natures’ “superfoods” that are packed with vitamins and minerals which are essential for overall health and they aid in the growth and development of children. Many […]
Healthy Pumpkin Recipes
Pumpkins aren’t just for making Jack O’lanterns, they also make great additions to recipes whether you are cooking or baking. Pumpkins, a type winter squash, not only taste great in recipes but they are also packed with nutritional value and low in calories. In fact, ½ cup of cooked pumpkin meat only has about 25 […]
Helpful Website When Dealing With Food Allergies
There are an estimated 12 million Americans who suffer from Food Allergies and an even greater number of people who have intolerances to certain foods. The most common culprits are peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, fish, eggs, milk, wheat and soy products. Since many of these foods are abundant in our food supply, trying to eliminate […]
Today Show Features “5-Ingredient, 500-Calorie Dinners”
Figuring out “what’s for dinner” can often be a challenge, especially when you have a busy schedule that doesn’t leave a lot of time for food prep. This week on the today show, there was a clip featuring two five-ingredient meals that are under 500 calories and very well balanced. Since it’s always great to […]
Banana Bread Recipe
Do you love Banana Bread, but not want the typical 200-300 calories per slice (or even more if it is a large slice). This modified banana bread recipe is one of my personal favorites. It is only 120 calories per slice, so you cut down the calories but you don’t cut out any of the […]
How to Measure Pasta
When it comes to portion control, there are few foods that are more confusing than pasta. Some questions I get frequently are: What is a serving? Is a serving based on dry or cooked pasta? How do I know how I measure uncooked pasta, so I get the appropriate amount of cooked pasta? Today, I […]
Website: Recipes to Meet Specific Needs
One way to keep a healthy diet new and exciting is to continue to try new foods and new recipes. Websites like eatingwell.com can make it easy to find healthy recipes to meet your personal needs. You can do a basic search if you are just looking for a main ingredient (i.e. poultry, pasta, seafood, […]