With all the interest in easy green smoothie recipes these days, I finally tried one. Funny that a registered dietitian waited so long but I just did. Here's a recipe for one that's super-easy other than cleaning out the blender. Oh well, nothing's perfect. A smoothie, green or not, can be a great breakfast item, snack or special drink for celebrating as long as you're careful to use healthy ingredients. Here's a link to some other great, healthy snack ideas and some of them go perfectly with a green smoothie! Easy Green Smoothie Recipe - only 5 ingredients 1 cup milk - I used 1% cow's … [Read more...] about Easy Green Smoothie Recipe
Featuring Lunch Options & Panini Sandwich Recipes!
September 2014 Lunch Options! I am a huge fan of breakfast so you might think I am neutral on lunch. Wrong. Lunch is an essential midday ‘re-fueling’ meal and no less important to a successful day than breaking-the-fast. Lunch comes with a variety of nice options. A quick re-heat of leftovers from dinner the day before can be a delicious solution. Or, a stacked sandwich with protein, veggies and a healthy spread can be filling and wonderful. Or, a meal-worthy salad full of colors and flavors might be your choice. Here are 5 tips for making lunch the midday fuel you need to meet the … [Read more...] about Featuring Lunch Options & Panini Sandwich Recipes!
Citrus Fruits, Vitamin C & A Fun Recipe!
Citrus Fruits & Vitamin C! In the winter, I recommend we all pump-up our intake of vitamin C from citrus fruits. There are so many choices like sweet & seedless Clementines, grapefruit, tangerines, oranges, lemons, limes, and the list goes on. The great thing about getting your daily dose of vitamin C from citrus fruits is that you get a nutrient-rich package deal of vitamin C along with fiber, potassium, antioxidants, healthy carbs and a really sweet flavor! Here are all the details about vitamin C. Grow Your Own Citrus Tree! It is super easy to grow a lemon or lime tree at … [Read more...] about Citrus Fruits, Vitamin C & A Fun Recipe!
Pre- and Post-Workout Fuel!
This is a guest blog by Kaylie Chrismon. What are your New Year’s Resolutions? Now that we are halfway through January, are you still sticking to them? If you have decided to take up a fitness routine, here are some tips for fueling your body for optimal performance. Before a workout, it is important to eat carbohydrates. Carbohydrates break down into glucose, which is what your body runs on when exercising. Thirty minutes before a workout, try having a banana or some orange slices. If you are a morning exerciser, try some whole-wheat cereal with almond milk or a piece of whole-wheat … [Read more...] about Pre- and Post-Workout Fuel!
Easy Hummus!
How to Make Easy Hummus! Makes about 1 1/2 cups 1. Gather your ingredients. 1 can, 15-16 oz, Chickpeas, also called Garbanzo Beans 1 Fresh Lemon, juice only, about 1/4 cup 1-2 cloves Fresh Garlic 1 teaspoon Salt 1/2 cup Roasted Sesame Seeds, or 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste). I like the roasted sesame seeds, which I buy in an Asian market, for texture. 1-2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped 2. Get out your food processor and add flat, bottom blade. Some heavy-duty blenders will work, too. 3. Drain … [Read more...] about Easy Hummus!
Eat Like Your Grandmother Did
Eat with the Season My grandmothers both loved to eat whatever was 'in season.' One grandmother was a backyard gardener and she grew tasty vegetables as well as beautiful flowers. Along with my grandfather, she set up their yard as a neat kitchen garden. My other grandmother didn't grow her own food, but she was particular about choosing what was freshest and fit the season. In May-June, both my grandmothers ate strawberries grown very locally. When we visited, we gobbled them up! Cook with a Simple Recipe My grandmothers learned to cook from their mothers. Many of the recipes they … [Read more...] about Eat Like Your Grandmother Did