What Does 200 Calories Look Like? Some foods have significantly more calories than others but what does the difference actually look like? When you consider that an entire plate of broccoli contains the same number of calories as a small spoonful of peanut butter, you might think twice the next time you decide what to … [Read more...] about What Does 200 Calories Look Like
Following The You Diet
Following The You Diet The You: on a Diet book recommends these 8 rules of eating, and you'll more easily manage your weight and improve your nutrition – all in one swoop. Eat when you're hungry. And eat often, so you're never famished. But have your last meal at least three hours before bed. Change your plates. … [Read more...] about Following The You Diet
Red Lentil Soup
Cooking Spray 1 onion, chopped 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped baby carrots 1/2 tsp ground cumin 3 vegetable bouillon cubes 1 pound pkg red lentils, picked over and rinsed 8 cups coarsely chopped kale leaves 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp chipotle flavored hot pepper sauce Spray pot with cooking spray. Add onions, carrots and cumin, cook 5 minutes or until … [Read more...] about Red Lentil Soup
Low-Fat Exotic Chicken Salad
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