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What I’m Working On Right Now
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Wouldn’t it be nice to merely consult a beautifully, laminated chart, written by a registered dietitian that tells you what to cook, how to make it and even provides your shopping list for the week?! Â Why haven’t I done this before?!
A Healthier You, One Challenge at a Time
No Comments on A Healthier You, One Challenge at a TimeHere’s a review of all the challenges we have taken on and hopefully conquered; slip-ups do not discredit your success!! Â I’m convinced that you feel […]
Week 4: The One Thing Challenge
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Can you believe we’re here? Â In just 7 days, you will have done at least 4 super simple things to improve your health! Â I am […]
Week 3: The One Thing Challenge
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I’ve done a little leg work for you. If you feel like you must hit a fast food drive through for your morning nosh, here are the best choices from the most frequently visited take away spots:
THE #1 EASIEST WAY TO GET YOUR GREEN IN TODAY!
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Grab a bag of this salad on your next trip to the grocery! Â It has loads of green vegetables, dried cranberries, toasted pumpkin seeds and […]
Garlic & Soy Bok Choy
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Bok choy is rich in folate, vitamins A, C and K. Â It’s an excellent source of calcium and fiber. This dark green leafy vegetable is […]
Freddy Farter
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I have decided to name my sourdough baby Freddy Farter the Bread Starter, a modified version of a name I found online. Â Yes, that is […]
Mindful Eating in your 50s & Beyond
4 Comments on Mindful Eating in your 50s & Beyond“It’s never too late to eat right and exercise the smart way”. “You can be healthier and more fit in your 60s than you were in your 40s.”
Bangers and Mash
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That’s right, my British buds; last night’s Green Chef meal was bangers and mash! Â My sweet husband cooked it. Â As always, I was elated to […]
How to Vegan
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If you’re looking to eliminate all animal products in your diet, you have obviously done your research and are aware of the benefits as well as the challenges of going full veg.
A Story I’ll Never Forget
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Feeling satisfied by his successful hunt for these wild gems and with full belly, he turned the page in his mushroom book, anxious to embark on his next exploration. Â With no small degree of trepidation, he read the words
Achcha Khana (Good Food)
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 I was fairly new to Indian cuisine when I visited London and fascinated by the orchestra of new flavors.
Signs That Show You Need a Sheet Pan Meal…
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Signs That Show You Need a Sheet Pan Meal… When you wake up in the morning and the first thing on your agenda…
Veggie Flapjacks
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I’m always looking for ways to get kids to like vegetables. Does it always work? Absolutely not. Is it important to keep trying? Certainly! Many […]
How to Make a One-Pot Dinner You Won’t Forget…
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This is a recipe that is a bit sentimental to me. Â I haven’t seen or tasted it since the first meal Mike made for me. […]
DIY Veggie Pizza
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I hate ordering delivery pizza with vegetables. Â I guess I just don’t really like unseasoned, barely cooked bell peppers with nearly raw onions slapped on […]
12 Confessions of a Dietitian
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This is the worst for me. Â An act of selfishness.
How To Ramen
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Want Chinese takeout without consuming an entire day’s worth of calories? Here’s your answer!
Happy Halloweeeeeeeen!!!
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The weather has finally cooled a bit Florida! Â With Halloween here, it’s time to put away the lemons and get out the pumpkin! Â I began […]
Garlic & Lemon Roasted Cauliflower Rice
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Parsley and lemon juice are all you need to make this cauliflower rice a quick, delicious and healthy side!
Ocheesee
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We learned a lot and petting the one day old baby cow was the cream of the crop!
Think Outside the Pizza Box
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I love using Naan bread to make homemade pizza. Â If you have a picky crowd, you can personalize each round.
I’ve Got Lemon, I’ve Got Lemon On My Mind
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 This treat was just what I needed on this smoldering summer day!
Nibbles
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Snacks are important for kids. Â Between-meal munchies provide an opportunity to squeeze in some needed nutrients and help kids focus. Â Make these nutrients your target when choosing lunches and snacks
A Family Favorite
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I love soup because you throw it all into one pot and serve up a complete meal that everyone loves.
Can Garcinia Cambogia Help Me Lose Weight?
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with only a 1% weight loss in HCA users compared to the placebo group.
It’s All About the Bowl
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Breakfast bowls, Greek bowls, burrito bowls, Buddha bowls…a side dish, a main dish, a great packed lunch! Â I like this new fad! Â Here are a few things you can put in your quinoa bowl
The Udder Truth About Milk
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What’s the difference between whole “Vitamin D” milk, 2%, 1% and skim?
W.W.I.D
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When I began studying to become a dietitian, I knew I needed to discover a way to shift the savorless plants into something I could really enjoy eating.
A Pizza My Mind
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Pizza can become your artist’s palette with an endless world of topping options. There’s no reason to eat a plain old cheese and pepperoni pizza!
Seaside
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The word seaside alone, awakens a sense of relaxation and conjures up thoughts of excitement, pleasure and magnificent beauty. Â This place on 30A, is no […]
Wishing to be Clever Enough to Come Up with a Name Like Epicurious
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this is a low-calorie, low-fat meal. Â I even think we will have room to add a reasonably-portioned dessert!
Gonna Need to Run Extra Miles for This One…
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Despite my early morning anguish, I did it anyway to watch Food Network’s “The Best Thing I Ever Ate”. Â One of the featured chefs spoke of these Asian garlic noodles that he had in Los Angeles. Â I had to have them!!!
Juicier Than Juicy Cheeseburger
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When you have seemingly numberless kids under foot, threatening your sanity, you burn things…
Barefoot Contessa
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I guess I should be glad he didn’t ask for a Giada De Laurentils cookbook. Â My cleavage wouldn’t measure up.
Chicken & Arugula Cacio e Pepe
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Cacio e pepe in Italian means cheese and pepper. Â This is a pasta dish with few ingredients and is simple to make. Â I found […]
Soup for the Soul…
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Ooooooo, this soup smells so good while it’s cooking! I wish you could smell it! Â Why can’t they make an app for that?!
How To Make a Healthy Salad Taste Good
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I have a pretty long list of dishes to take to social events. Â I can pretty much pull a recipe from my butt (as my […]
On the Go!
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I admit, there have been times I have offered fruit and yogurt to replace the neglected meal provided.
Funny Story About Pho
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Pronounced “fuh”. Â Fuhnny, huh? Â The first time I ever had it, I wanted to try the full deal. Â No Americanizing for me, please. Â I want […]
Farmer’s Market Finds
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I love to support local farmers. Â Often, you get organic produce picked only a few days ago and you don’t have to pay the price […]
Pasta Disasta!
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My spa blue KitchenAid mixer is my best friend in the kitchen. I use to have a red one to go with my red kitchen […]
You Gotta Wear an Apron When You Fry Bacon
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This quiche is outstanding! Â I don’t even want to know how much fat is in this meal but, you can’t eat rabbit food every day, now can you?
Breakfast Parfaits
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Breakfast is a hard meal for me. Â Not everyone will eat cereal, you know, the easy breakfast. Â One kid says the sweeter the better, hardly […]
Steaks and Shambles
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Here we were at dinner-making hour and all the kids claimed supreme boredom and couldn’t seem to entertain themselves. Â I reluctantly suggested a fort. Out […]
So, is it “mih-nuh-STRO-nee”or “mini-strohn”?
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Debatable. Â That’s what I’m making for dinner. Â Another one-pot-wonder. Â I’m aaaaall about a complete meal in one dish when I’m making dinner for the little […]
Pick Your Battles…
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One of the nicest things anyone did for me after I had Andrew was make my family a meal. Â It is so overwhelming to bring […]
Moroccan Chicken, Roasted Curry Cauliflower & Indian Dahl
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Beans, peas and lentils contain phytosterols, isoflaones and saponins that prevent colon, breast and ovarian cancers and prevent cancer cell multiplication. Â
Tuna Melts and Tortillas
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I feel like Green Chef meals are gourmet. Â If I were to make this on my own, not only would I have to search all over town to find all of these ingredients
#1 Green Chef
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Mike said this Green Chef meal was one of his favorites. The more I have thought about it, the more I’m certain it IS my favorite
Back to the Grind!
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I made the “panini” from a Giada de Leurantiis recipe, much to my husband’s delight as is any mention of the name Giada. My Dad says, “Giada is getting too big for her…
Pretzels in Pennsylvania
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Julius Sturgis founded the first commercial pretzel baking company in 1861. Â The pretzels were hand twisted until the 50’s. Â Most pretzel twisters were able to […]
Hershey Park
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It’s looking like I picked the worst vacation to challenge myself to eat healthy. Â Mike loves to travel and always does all the research before […]
Whats for Dinner
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Mike seasoned the Snapper with a little salt, and pepper and gave the fillets a light dusting of flour, then pan-seared them to perfection. The meat was tender and sweet!
Last Night’s Dinner…
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Believe it or not, this recipe is a family hit with all…
Another Green Chef Meal
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We will have all four kids beginning Wednesday and I have already initiated the meal planning process. Â My goals are simply to provide meals that […]
Lunch with the Girls
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Instead of packing for my 20 year high school reunion, I decided to ease my nervousness with a glass of wine (okay, two) with my […]
What’s for Dinner
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I have drawn a blank on meal ideas lately or haven’t managed to muster up the motivation needed to get past a few day’s meals at a time. Plus, it’s summer and I have three meals a day to plan as well as activities for all.
What’s for Dinner
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Pasta carbonara with salad and maybe some diced beets and organic grape tomatoes for the little one since he isn’t a big fan of raw […]
What’s for Dinner
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My friends often ask me what I cook to get ideas for home cooked meals or need ideas for including more vegetables. I’m going to […]
GARLIC!
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I have a bit of an obsession when it comes to cooking for family and friends.. Garlic!! There are very few recipes I make that […]
Fact. Not Fad.
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