The weather is getting colder and the holiday season is rapidly approaching. For many people, this is the time of year that any routine of healthy eating or dieting can fly out the window faster than a turkey before Thanksgiving. Whether your holiday meals are sit-down or buffet style, these celebrations can offer more choices …
There are a lot of choices available when purchasing oils lately, and it can be hard to decide which oil is best for your health, cooking technique, and wallet. Here are some points to consider: Type of Fat: Oils are made up a mixture of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. Saturated fats are known to contribute …
The calendar says it’s spring and temperatures are finally starting to warm up, so now it might be time to buy some new, warm weather clothing. For some, shopping is fun and relaxing. But for many people the thought of trying clothes on under the harsh lighting in the dressing room can cause a lot …
This simple and healthy no bake energy bite is perfect for a delicious snack, breakfast, or even dessert. Ingredients 1 cup oatmeal, dry⅓ cup honey or agave nectar½ cup natural peanut butter or almond butter½ cup mini chocolate chips, semisweet (optional)1 tsp. vanilla extract1 Tbsp. chia seeds½ cup flax seed, ground Directions Stir ingredients together …
Teaching your child to choose healthy foods now will play a big role in how they eat later in life. Kids should be encouraged to try new foods although it is very common for young children to need many exposures to a food before actually trying them. It is important to eat many colors of …
Sneak some extra vegetables into traditional Shepherd’s Pie by replacing mashed potato topping with mashed cauliflower. Yield: 6 servings Ingredients 2 pounds of lean ground beef or turkey2–3 heads of cauliflower or 3–4 bags of frozen cauliflower1 12 oz. bag of frozen mixed vegetables1 large or 2 medium onions, chopped1 egg, beaten1 teaspoon each of …
The Super Bowl is always an excuse to either go to party or throw one but even more so this year since we will be cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles!!! I know this will be a very exciting day for Eagles fans everywhere but did you know we can consume up to 6,000 calories on …
Ingredients: 1/2 red bell pepper, minced1/2 red onion, minced2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed1/2 (15 oz.) can sweet corn, drained1/2 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed3 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice1/4 tsp. salt1 pinch ground black pepper, to taste1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste (optional) …
Serves: 8 Ingredients: 1 tube (8 oz.) reduced-fat crescent rolls1 package (8 oz.) reduced-fat cream cheese1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix2 Tbsp. fat-free milk1/2 cup chopped fresh broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, green pepper, sweet red pepper, and mushrooms (or favorite veggies of choice) Directions: 1. Unroll crescent roll dough into one long rectangle. Press onto the …
Serves: 12 Ingredients: 8 oz. thin sliced chicken cutlets 1/8 tsp. kosher salt black pepper, to taste cooking spray 1 cup onion, diced 1 cup green pepper, diced 1/4 cup light mayonnaise 1/2 cup light sour cream 4 oz. light sour cream, softened 4 oz. shredded mild provolone cheese Directions: Season chicken with salt and …
