Avoca-Do’s and Do Nots
Don’t be afraid of the alligator pear! Sure, they may be funny looking, but avocados, as they are more commonly known, are so good for you. They have plenty of vitamins A, B, C, E, and K, and more potassium than
Crave: Onion Rings and a Milkshake
Usually, the hot summer days have me craving lots of fresh food - fruits, veggies, and other light and healthy things. However, every now and then I get a hankering for something a little bit naughty. This weekend it was onion rings. I
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream…
You can hear him in the distance. Jing-a-ling-a-ling… He’s getting closer; you can see him turn the corner. You check your pockets, and yes yes yes, you have enough change for the Ice Cream man…but then you remember… You’re on a diet. Sonovagun. Just
These Are the Days of Our Grills…Episode 2
As spring continues to bring out the sun and the warmer, longer days (at least for those of us in the U.S.), I continue to love any recipes that will encourage me to fire up the grill. Here are two easy
These Are the Days of Our Grills…Episode 1
As soon as warmer weather has begun to take hold, and the sun is still shining into the evening, mind my turns to that most joyous spring activity… Grilling. This is the perfect time of year, to roll out the grill, dust
Love The Veggies You Love To Hate
All right, so even the most open-minded eaters amongst us often have vegetables that we avoid at all costs. Often it is because of some awful childhood memory of being forced to eat them regardless of how badly they were cooked. The
Healthy Lunch Recipes
Are you trying to find healthy lunch options? Bored with eating the same diet food day in day out? Does the menu at your office cafeteria tempt you every time you have your diet lunch? All you need to do is
Pasta Two Ways: Healthy Pasta Recipes
If you still think that pasta is forbidden in a healthy diet, forget it! There are now more healthy pasta options than ever, including whole wheat, high-protein, and even gluten free. Here are two of my favorite healthy pasta recipes. They are
Delicious Vegetarian Dinners
Nothing helps the diet doldrums like a little variety. A great way to change things up is to seek out a new recipe, or to take an old favorite and give it a new twist. The following are two delicious and healthy
Lazy Day Turkey Chili Recipe
The change seems to come quickly; from a long string of hot days, to suddenly cool nights, and now a constant chill in the air. Winter is suddenly right around the corner, and as the evenings grow colder we begin
Low Fat Alfredo Sauce
It can’t be said enough; eating healthy does not have to mean sacrificing delicious food. If you are willing to experiment, try new things, and learn some simple substitutions, you will see that it is possible to create healthy versions of
Healthy Sweet Treats
Eating healthy does not have to mean that sweet treats are completely forbidden – what fun would that be? Just look for low calorie or low sugar options and enjoy (in moderation, of course). The following are a couple of my
Delicious (and healthy) Dips
Fall has finally arrived, and this often means busy schedules and lot of events that require us to bring something edible along. Whether this means a school function, weekend tailgating, or a dinner party, these recipes offer you simple and healthy
Simple Low Fat Substitutions
Getting healthy and losing weight does not always have to mean drastic changes or depriving yourself of the foods that you love. Sometimes small changes can add up to a tremendous difference. By simply substituting a few ingredients in a
Asian Weight Loss Soup: Miso Soup with Watercress and Shiitake
If you want to lose weight fast, the one of the best strategies is to always have healthy soups at hand and not pre-packaged (those have dangerous chemicals). This is my favorite. It is low in calories, very satisfying, easy to make