Healthier Recipes for Foods We Love! I'll admit that tweaking recipes for healthier nutrition is one of my favorite hobbies. Really. It's fun to substitute whole wheat flour, cut down on the sugar, or add more fruit or vegetables, for example. Of course, I try not to overdo it because I want the final recipe to taste great. The 5 recipes below will give you a jump-start on learning how to tweak some excellent nutrition into recipes for foods that you probably already love. Trust me - you will not be sorry. Pizza - Here's a surprising pizza that will make your taste buds dance. It has the … [Read more...] about Healthier Recipes for Foods We Love!
The Smell of Corn & Homemade Corn Pancakes Recipe!
The Smell of Fresh Corn! When I close my eyes, shuck fresh corn-on-the-cob, and take a big whiff -- I am transported back to southeastern Pennsylvania where my family used to buy 12 ears for about 3 bucks from a local farm. It's funny because most people would say that corn has a mild odor and maybe it does; but, the memories it stirs in me are clear and sweet! The Nutrition of Fresh Corn! Corn-on-the-cob is what's called a starchy vegetable. That means most of its calories come from starch which is a type of carbohydrate. Great nutrition, yes, yet starchy in texture. One ear of corn … [Read more...] about The Smell of Corn & Homemade Corn Pancakes Recipe!
3 Easy Ways to Eat Fall Apples!
Apples are Full of Good Nutrition! Next time you bite into a 3-inch diameter, fresh & crunchy fall apple, here's what your body will get: 90 calories; 0 fat; 0 sodium; 20-25 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 0 protein. But, that's not all. Antioxidants in apples are super good for vascular health and they can help keep your brain young & healthy along with the rest of your body. 3 Easy Ways to Eat Fall Apples! Dip them: Pick out any variety of apple, cut it into eighths, and dip it. There are many choices of dip such as hummus, peanut butter, sunflower butter, … [Read more...] about 3 Easy Ways to Eat Fall Apples!
Breakfast-for-Dinner
Is it Breakfast or Is it Dinner? It's both! Breakfast means the morning meal. Dinner means the evening meal. So, why not flip the clock and eat breakfast foods for dinner? Breakfast-for-dinner seems to be a well-liked solution for singles, families with kids, and busy professionals and so I recommend it frequently to my private clients. The time spent cooking is typically short, the side items are simple, and the flavor results are truly satisfying. Here is an earlier blog about healthy breakfast recipes to help get you started. The recipe at the left, Homemade Corn Pancakes, is one that … [Read more...] about Breakfast-for-Dinner
Homemade Soup & Easy Meals
Homemade Soup! I know, making homemade soup may sound hard. But, remember, so did riding a bike or learning to roller skate or to play the piano or to drive. Get my drift? Anything seems hard until you give it a try and then practice it. So, I encourage you to try making homemade soup for many reasons: the comfort food flavors, the great nutrition, the filler-upper effect, and the delicious leftovers. Here are a few homemade soup recipes I've shared earlier on my blog so maybe one of these will grab your attention. After you get more confident at making homemade soup, be sure to try other … [Read more...] about Homemade Soup & Easy Meals
Client Thanks & Open a New Year!
Client Thanks To all my nutrition clients, individuals and groups, I thank you for trusting me and for opening your eyes and ears to new possibilities of better personal nutrition. You have not only listened, but you've tried and tested and changed your habits as you've added a healthy dose of nutrition to your day. I'm inspired by every one of you and look to a bright future as you stay strong in your commitment to caring about nutritious food as your new path - forever. Here are 7 things I've learned from my clients. Open a New Year with Tasty Nutrition New Foods As I opened a … [Read more...] about Client Thanks & Open a New Year!