A Great Little Corn Muffin is Really Versatile & Yum! Here in North Carolina, cornbread is a real favorite. I'm not a born-Southerner, though, so usually decide to make muffins instead. These are not too sweet and will fit into all kinds of tasty occasions like -- breakfast with honey or jam, lunch with a bowl of steamy chili or homemade soup, snack-time with a simple smoothie, or dinner with an easy omelet or fritatta. Or, make these muffins for brunch with lean sausage, fruit salad and tea/coffee. A Great Little Corn Muffin Recipe 1 cup white (or white wheat) flour 1 cup … [Read more...] about A Great Little Corn Muffin!
Trying New Foods has Benefits!
Risks of Trying New Foods If you think about it, trying a new food is not really a high-risk behavior like quite a few others. What will happen if you try a new food and you don't like it? Well, you might experience a taste, smell and/or texture you don't normally like. Or, you might have to spit it out. Or, you might have to swallow it anyway if you're out to dinner. But, what if you try a new food and like it? This is when the benefits really kick in. Benefits of Trying New Foods ♦Expanding Nutritional Variety - This is a biggie for everyone because every time you expand the foods … [Read more...] about Trying New Foods has Benefits!
Fish is a Good Fat Food!
Good Fat Foods! Good fats are definitely worth paying attention to. First of all, their flavors are great. Second of all, they are simple foods without additives, and third, they can keep your heart and brain healthy in a big way. Good fats are what are technically called unsaturated fats and they come from plants or fish. You have lots of options in choosing good fat foods so this is good news. Fish is a Good Fat Food! Fish are a fun study nutritionally. Some are so lean that they burst with lots of protein and have almost no fat at all. Other fish are not so lean and they burst with … [Read more...] about Fish is a Good Fat Food!
Summer Dinners!
The Best Summer Dinners get you in-and-out of the kitchen! In the summer, I'm a big believer in getting myself and my family fed and then moving on to other fun stuff like gardening, bicycling around the neighborhood or taking a dip in the pool. Getting in-and-out of the kitchen quickly is definitely my plan. This can be challenging, though, so here are 5 summer dinners ideas for you to try. 1. Stacked-up Summer Dinner: This is fun to do and filling. Get out what you have on hand and stack it up! I like a stack like the one pictured here: salad greens, leftover cooked chicken, … [Read more...] about Summer Dinners!
Easy Ways With Asparagus !
What are your favorite green veggies? When I ask my clients this question, most of them say 'green beans' or 'broccoli.' Then I show them a list of other green veggie options and asparagus is at the top of the list. Not that asparagus is the best green choice, but it starts with 'A' ... If you want to branch out and try something new and seasonal this spring, let it be asparagus! Nutrition advantages of asparagus! For starters, the calories in asparagus are few. How few? Steamed plain, there are only 3 calories in one spear, or about 25 calories in 5 ounces. Beyond the calories, … [Read more...] about Easy Ways With Asparagus !
The Easiest Dinner To Make!
The Easiest Dinner to Make Are you in a time-crunch? Does it stress you out? Do you wish you could figure out how to put a healthy and satisfying dinner on your family's table, day-after-day? With all the demands of a 'normal' day, here is an easy-to-the-table solution I hope you'll try. Take a deep breath, nice and slow, and then get to this plan for the easiest dinner to make! The Menu: Baked Whole Chicken with Rice or Peas, Baby Carrots & Cut up Cantaloupe The Grocery Shopping List: Tip: Look into your dry pantry and fridge before going to the grocery store. If you've … [Read more...] about The Easiest Dinner To Make!