Thanksgiving is a day to reflect, give thanks and enjoy some delicious food — with the daunting challenge of not overdoing the calories. While the tryptophan in turkey might make you sleepy (hello, food coma), it’s possible to indulge in your favorite foods without going overboard. With a little planning (Think: a well-balanced…
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Why You Shouldn’t Exercise to ‘Earn’ Your Food Have you ever said to yourself, “I can only go out for dinner with friends if I go to a 60-minute cycle class first”? Or, “Once I run off 600 calories, I can get my favorite dessert from the bakery”? Using exercise…
Whether you’re hitting the beach, tanning by the pool or just trying to look and feel your best this summer, it’s important to incorporate fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables into your diet. With all that sunshine comes foods that are packed with antioxidants, nutrients and water to rehydrate your long…
As the holidays approach, parties become numerous along with platters of rich and delicious seasonal foods. If you are hosting a gathering this holiday season and want to lighten up your offerings without sacrificing taste, you have plenty of options. Try swapping out a few ingredients in your favorite recipes with…
This month is Breast Cancer awareness, read why exercise is so important for everyone. Try a new recipe the whole family will enjoy this season, Vegan Pumpkin Spice Bagels. Click the link below to read this month’s news! October newsletter 2019
Everyone will love this comfort food classic with a fun new twist! Delight your diners with creamy Chicken Pot Pie Bundles, perfect for a winter night. Ingredients 1½ tablespoons canola oil, divided 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into ¼-inch dice (about 1 cup) ½ small onion, cut into ¼-inch dice…
Ingredients 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided 1 medium yellow onion, halved and sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon grated peeled ginger root 1 pound ground lean beef* 1 tablespoon curry powder ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper 2 large eggs, slightly beaten 2 large egg whites, slightly…
Fruit fits easily into breakfast, but vegetables can be a challenge. Here are some tips to help you wake up your kid’s fruit and vegetable appetite: Stir things up. For a quick breakfast, add raisins or chopped dates to instant oatmeal, or stir blueberries, strawberries or sliced banana into whole-grain cereal…