Healthy Fats are Smart Choices - Why? We all need fat to survive - did you realize that? In fact, a healthy body depends on it. But, what about 'bad fats' and 'trans fats' and 'too much fat'? Right! It's important to eat a moderate amount of fat every day - about 25-30% of your total daily calories - and just as important to choose a healthy kind of fat. Because your heart and entire body will stay healthier with the smart fat choices. Healthy Fats are Smart Choices - Examples! Understanding that some fats are healthier is a good start to making these part of your meals and snacks. … [Read more...] about Healthy Fats are Smart Choices!
More Healthy Holiday Food Gifts!
Healthy Holiday Food Gifts Guest Blog by Kaylie Chrismon The holidays can be very filling: full of love, memories, and joy, but also full of calories. Here are some healthy gift ideas for friends and family. Don’t worry, being healthy doesn’t mean cutting out all sweets! A couple of these ideas include sweet treats that can keep you staying on track with your upcoming New Year’s goals! 1. Infused Olive Oil and/or Vinegar This is a wonderful gift because anyone who cooks or bakes uses olive oil and vinegar. There are many olive oil tasting bars that allow customers to sample the … [Read more...] about More Healthy Holiday Food Gifts!
Healthy Tuna Lasagne Recipe in 12 Easy and Cheap Layers!
Healthy Tuna Lasagne Ingredients! Most of my friends and family love Italian lasagne and they make it with ingredients like ground beef, ricotta cheese, Mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. I prefer, though, to take a lighter, leaner and cheaper approach by making healthy tuna lasagne with canned light tuna, fat free cottage cheese and a modest amount of part-skim Mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. I make a very simple, homemade Marinara sauce for my tuna lasagne, too, and load it up with fresh basil and garlic for great flavor without all the saturated fat of ground beef and heavier … [Read more...] about Healthy Tuna Lasagne Recipe in 12 Easy and Cheap Layers!
Grocery Shopping 101: Whole Grains
Why Whole Grains? Good nutrition is all about enjoyment and variety. Whole grains are a notch healthier as they provide more fiber, B-vitamins, folic acid and iron than their refined counterparts. Whole grains typically are lower in calories than other starchy foods and they can help fill you up, too. By powering up nutrients and powering down calories, you can lower blood pressure, reduce joint pain and be less susceptible to type 2 diabetes. Grocery Store Tips 1. Come to the store with a list of whole grains to try. For starters, you might try whole wheat pasta, quick-cooking … [Read more...] about Grocery Shopping 101: Whole Grains
Tasty Meal Planning with Leftovers
Leftovers are Reality One reality for all of us is that we have bits-and-pieces of leftover foods in our fridge. If we're smart, we try to use them up within a few days. If we're not...we throw them away and waste money. Leftovers are Fun No matter your age, it can be fun to use up leftovers. Think creative, think food art, think colors and textures and flavors. Making a leftover concoction that is healthy, satisfying and cheap can make your day! Leftovers are Healthy A healthy kitchen produces healthy ingredients for a leftover meal. What do you see in your fridge right now? A … [Read more...] about Tasty Meal Planning with Leftovers
Citrus Flavors Make Home Cooked Meals Tastier!
Citrus Tops the List! There are some truly fresh flavors that cost little and go a long way to perk up home cooked meals. In my kitchen, citrus fruits such as grapefruit, oranges, lemons and limes top the list. Citrus & Good Nutrition! You might know that one big nutritional feature of citrus fruits is its vitamin C. What you might not know is that citrus fruits are an excellent source of fiber, potassium and they are low in calories. One orange, for example, has about 80 calories, 4 grams of fiber, and 150% of the daily recommended intake for vitamin C. The same orange also has … [Read more...] about Citrus Flavors Make Home Cooked Meals Tastier!