Healthy Eats: Banana Nut Bread
Can you smell it? Your mom’s homemade banana nut bread! The thought of it probably has you reminiscing about Sunday brunch at grandma’s house! Well now you can enjoy this classic treat without the guilt. This banana nut bread recipe redo is perfect for your breakfast and/or post workout carbs – be sure to pair […]
This is Making You Fat!
Aside from the obvious overeating and lack of exercise, there are some specific things you may be doing that’s making you fat that you may not even realize or consider! Skipping breakfast– Skipping the most important meal of the day will lower your metabolic rate for the rest of the day. Waking up not hungry […]
Healthy Eats: Grilled Vegetables
Ah vegetables. So good for you but not the most loved of all food groups. Why? Because most people don’t prepare them with enough flavor to be delicious! If boiled broccoli has you down in the dumps about veggies, try a new preparation: grilled vegetables! Many vegetables can be grilled directly on the grill grates: […]
Healthy Eats: Asian Tuna & Cucumber Salad
What’s for dinner on a weeknight? Why not grilled Asian tuna & cucumber salad? Weeknight cooking does not have to be boring and tasteless, nor does it have to be a lot of work. We use defrosted tuna steaks (which are a very lean protein source) and some simple seasoning to make big flavors that […]
Healthy Eats: Tex Mex Salad
Salsa is my go-to condiment to make healthy food taste oh so good! Depending on what we have in the fridge, I tend to play “Chopped” and make a unique salsa each time. My standard salsa though is just chopped tomatoes, sweet or red onion, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, salt and pepper to taste. If […]
Healthy Eats: Cucumber Dill Salad
This cool, refreshing summer salad is easy-peasy, lemon squeezy. Our Cucumber Dill Salad is just chopped English Cucumber (2 large), chopped red bell pepper, and thinly sliced sweet onion tossed in Greek Yogurt, fresh lemon juice, dried or fresh dill, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Whisk together 1/3 cup Greek Yogurt (nonfat), with the remaining […]
Healthy Eats: Arugula Quinoa Salad
The spicy bite of arugula pairs nicely with cold quinoa, yellow tomatoes, red onions, and a light lemon juice vinaigrette to make a tasty arugula quinoa salad! Chop up your favorite vegetables and add to clean arugula or an arugula mixed medley. Sprinkle a bit of salt, pepper and garlic powder over the lettuce, vegetables, […]
Healthy Eats: Chia Seed Strawberry Jam
Chia Seeds are one of those “popular foods” right now. Why? They are loaded with nutrients that benefit the body and the brain, are low in calories, are full of antioxidants, high in fiber, protein, and omega 3 fatty acids and can help aid in weight loss! Chia Seeds really are a super-seed! What could […]
Healthy Eats: Roasted Curry Cauliflower
When baked broccoli is just not doing it for you anymore, kick your veg regimen up a notch with Roasted Curry Cauliflower. Combine 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt (nonfat), 1 TBSP curry powder, 1 TSP tumeric, 1 TSP garlic powder, 1 TSP smoked paprika, salt to taste, and the juice of 1/2-1 whole lime in a […]
Healthy Eats: White Wine Garlic Chicken
Wine and light beer make excellent marinades without the calories or fat that you’ll find in oil. The next time you go to marinate your chicken, try using a light beer or white wine instead of oil. For moist and delicious white wine garlic chicken, combine trimmed chicken breasts, 1/2 cup white wine (pinot grigio […]
