Do you have trouble eating the recommended servings of fruit each day? Try a fruit smoothie! This Vegan Double Berry Banana Smoothie has 2 servings of fruit. One of the biggest challenges I hear from patients is finding ways to eat more fruit and veggies. I struggle with this too, because I don’t naturally choose…
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.
Simple Kiwi Pineapple Fruit Salsa
Did you know that kiwifruit is a rich source of Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Potassium? Add this simple kiwi pineapple fruit salsa to any protein to add a rich source of vitamins and minerals to your meal. I received free samples of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I…
Strawberry Lemonade Protein Shake
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…
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…
Chicken Mulligatawny Soup
Mulligatawny soup is a classic Indian soup made with curry, rice, and coconut milk. This is soup is a wonderful blend of sweet and spicey. It is time again for the Recipe Redux recipe of the month. This month’s Recipe Redux is frightening! Spooky Spices: You know they are lurking there: Way in the back…
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…
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….