1/2 C. reduced-fat mayonnaise 2 tsp. mustard 2 C. chopped cooked chicken 1/2 C. chopped celery 1/2 C. chopped mushrooms 1/4 C. chopped green bell pepper 20 oz. can pineapple chunks in juice, drained 1 C. red seedless grapes, halved 11 oz. can. mandarin oranges, drained 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper Garnish: 1/3 C. sliced almonds, toasted/green … [Read more...] about Low-Fat Exotic Chicken Salad
Roasted Autumn Vegetables
2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, cut into eighths 1 medium red onion, cut into 16 wedges and separated 1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 large red garnet sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 lb. baby-cut carrots 1 T. chopped fresh sage (or 1 tsp. dried) 1 T. chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp. dried) 1/2 … [Read more...] about Roasted Autumn Vegetables
Spicy Lentil Dal
1 tbsp olive oil 1 c onion, diced 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 c cauliflower florets 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained, juice reserved 2 1/4 c water 1 c dried lentils 2 tbsp lime juice 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, minced 3/4 tsp salt Heat olive oil in large pan. … [Read more...] about Spicy Lentil Dal
Passing Gas
Passing Gas - Or Farting For The Rest of Us Did You know that the average person farts 14 times a day? Obviously, this means this family is way above average! http://www.oprah.com/health/yourbody/slide/slide_yourbody_digestion_101.jhtml … [Read more...] about Passing Gas
Low Fat Chewy Fruit and Oatmeal Bars
1/2-3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1 8-oz container vanilla or plain low fat yogurt 2 egg whites, lightly beaten 2 T. vegetable oil 2 T. fat free milk 2 t. vanilla 1 1/2 cup flour 1 t. baking soda 1 t. ground cinnamon 1/2 t. salt (optional) 3 c. oats (old fashioned or quick, uncooked) 1 c. diced dried mixed fruit, raisins, or dried … [Read more...] about Low Fat Chewy Fruit and Oatmeal Bars
Curb Those Late Night Hunger Pangs
Ways to Curb Those Late Night Hunger Pangs Are late night snacks keeping you from losing weight? Some studies have shown that healthy and overweight individuals tend to eat the same number of calories during the day. At night, however, overweight individuals tend to eat a lot more calories. Eating at night is just easier to do; we feel less … [Read more...] about Curb Those Late Night Hunger Pangs
Glycemic Index of Food
Glycemic Index of Food Find the glycemic index of food at http://www.glycemicindex.com/ All kinds of good info. … [Read more...] about Glycemic Index of Food
Black Eyed Peas
Black Eyed Peas New Years Day, and I have to have my black eye peas for luck. Southern thing, my mother has done it forever. No one here likes them but me. I like them in all forms, but fresh is my preference. Fresh blackeyed peas are completely different from frozen or canned. Usually, I would make a pot of hoppin john, but the way I like … [Read more...] about Black Eyed Peas