Most of us have been there. You have hours ahead of you on the road and from the backseat all you can hear is, “Are we there yet?” This year, instead of loading the kids up on packaged snacks with…
St. Patrick’s Day – traditions, food, drinks – it’s the wearing of the green! But many foods associated with St. Patrick’s Day could use a makeover. Keep it Green Take advantage of the festivities to encourage your family to eat…
Thanksgiving is a holiday famous for over-indulgence. The typical holiday meal usually spans several hours and can easily exceed a day’s worth of calories. But by making a few simple substitutions, you can reduce calorie and fat intake while still…
Ingredients 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1 (14oz) can vegetable or chicken broth Italian seasoning or ¼ teaspoon of dried basil, dash of dried thyme and oregano 2 TB butter 2 TB…
Ingredients 1 tablespoon oil 1/2 small chopped onion 2-3 cloves of chopped or minced garlic Italian seasoning or ¼ teaspoon of dried basil, dash of dried thyme and oregano. 1 can whole peeled tomatoes with juice salt and pepper to…
Ingredients for salad 2 pint grape tomatoes, halved 2 cucumbers, quartered slices 1 can black beans 1 can kidney beans 1 can garbanzo beans 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro Ingredients for dressing Juice from 2 lemons 1/4 cup olive oil…
Ingredients 1 ½ pound fresh carrots (large bunch), green tops removed and carrots sliced lengthwise 1 small onion, peeled and cut in quarters 2 cloves garlic with skin on 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped (or ¼ teaspoon ground ginger) 1…
Ingredients 1 medium spaghetti squash 1-2 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 small onion, chopped 1/2 can of black beans, drained and rinsed 3 TB low sugar BBQ sauce 1/2 tsp ground…
Ingredients 2-3 Sweet Potatoes (2 pounds) Look for potatoes that are narrow and evenly shaped. This helps with consistency in baking. 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon sea salt…
Ingredients 1 Caffeine Free Peppermint Tea Bag 1 cup hot water (lower calorie goal) or 1 cup milk (higher protein goal) 1 packet Hot Cocoa Mix (choose the sugar level that works for you) Decorations as desired: Mini Chocolate Chips,…