Do you need extra protein? A Strawberry Lemonade Protein Shake is the perfect Summer drink to fuel your muscle recovery. The shake mixes perfectly in the new Thermos Brand Shaker Bottle. I have a collection of various bottles designed to mix protein powders. For any of you who have experience with protein shakes you know…
Low Salt Recipes
Low salt recipes perfect for anyone who needs to follow a low sodium diet. A low sodium diet should contain no more than 2000 mg of sodium in an entire day. The average meal can contain at most 600 mg of sodium.
Pumpkin Praline Frozen Yogurt
Pumpkin Praline Frozen Yogurt is a perfect sweet treat to enjoy this Fall season! Real pumpkin mixed with protein-rich yogurt makes for a healthier frozen treat. What screams Fall more than pumpkin and pecans? These two flavors are my favorite Fall combo. Last Fall I shared my pumpkin pecan muffins. When I heard about the…
Easy Lean Turkey Meatballs
Turkey meatballs are a lower fat option than regular beef meatballs and just as tasty. I very rarely make beef meatballs anymore. I started making turkey meatballs years ago as a healthier alternative, but now I actually prefer their flavor. I find that meatballs made with ground turkey are moister. I am not of Italian…
Baked Zucchini Cakes {Recipe Redux}
The first time I had zucchini fritters or cakes was at a Greek restaurant in New Jersey. They were served on warm pita bread. Oh so good! I loved the sandwich, but would have loved the sandwich even more if the zucchini cake was not fried. For my first #RecipeRedux post I chose to try…
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
I love chocolate covered strawberries. They are especially great on Valentines Day. This treat can of course be expensive, but they can be easily made at home. I chose to use Lilly’s Sweets Dark Chocolate Baking Chips sweetened with Stevia. Lilly’s Sweets Chips are all natural, vegan, non GMO, and contain no added sugars. I…
French Onion Soup {Recipe}
My husband loves French Onion Soup. When you think of French Onion Soup you can picture all the gooey cheese and of course the calories to go with it. Years ago I received a set of recipe cards by Healthy Meals in Minutes. It was one of those gifts that keeps on giving. I think…
Broccoli Cheese Soup
The first time I made this soup I was a student at Penn State. All nutrition students were required to take two Hotel/Restaurant Management classes as part of our program. One class involved the management of Cafe Laura, a cafeteria that is open to students and faculty for lunch. We took turns being managers and staff….