Incorporating More Whole Foods Into Your Diet
And no, I’m not talking about the grocery store. I taught a workshop yesterday at Shane Diet and Fitness Resorts on this very topic and thought it would make for a good blog post for my readers as well. The workshop was paired workshop with a cooking demo: Tomato and black bean salsa with homemade… Read More»
What’s for Breakfast? Mini Crustless Quiches
Mini Crustless Quiches Makes 12 Mini Quiches in 25 minutes 6 eggs 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled 1 medium tomato, diced 3/4 cup spinach 2 teaspoons dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk eggs together and stir in all above ingredients in a medium bowl. 2. Spray muffin tin with… Read More»
Quick and Easy Whole Grain Honey Bread
This is a quick baking bread, no rising time needed. It’s dense, slightly sweet, and perfect for toast. I had a piece every morning last week along with a banana or a cup of berries for breakfast. As far as homemade (and healthy) bread goes, this is probably the easiest recipe you can get. Perfect if… Read More»
Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
This recipe is definitely a fan favorite– I’ve made it at least 15 times. Even your hard-core “a meal is not a meal without meat” friends will be pleased with these hearty and fulfilling peppers. I used quinoa this time to increase the protein, but I’ve also used brown rice and it works just as well…. Read More»
Lemon Raspberry Almond Muffins
Do you crave something sweet in the mornings? Are jelly-filled donuts or raspberry scones your weakness? Well, I have the recipe for you. It’s whole grain and full of fiber and has about half the calories and sugars as a muffin or donut from your local coffee shop (or worse– gas station). Make these ahead… Read More»
Tomato Basil Quinoa Burgers
Who doesn’t love burgers when the sun is shining? And yes, I’m officially obsessed with quinoa. And why shouldn’t I be? It’s high in fiber, low in calories and packed with protein and other nutrients. Tomato Basil Quinoa Burgers Prep time: 35 minutes. Makes 4 Burgers 1 cup of cooked quinoa 1 can of kidney… Read More»
Grilled Tuscan Salad with Balsamic Croutons
It’s summer, so it’s salad season. But aren’t you tired of those same old boring salads? I know I am, so here’s a twist that everyone will love, especially the guys since you get to use the grill! I often tell my clients to steer clear of croutons, but as with most things if you… Read More»
The Relationship Between Soy, Cancer and Menopause
I’ve had a lot of questions lately from clients about soy milk and soy foods in general. Are soy foods bad for you? Do they cause cancer? Or are they beneficial? I wanted to clear up some of these questions for my readers as well. The soy and cancer controversy concerned only those with a specific… Read More»
Garlic Parmesan Mashed Cauliflower with Chives
I would serve this simple, healthy side dish to anyone who loves mashed potatoes, loves cauliflower or…. hates cauliflower. I think that covers, oh I don’t know, everyone. I wouldn’t even tell the cauliflower haters what’s in it until they give it a taste and tell me how good it is. Garlic Parmesan Mashed Cauliflower with… Read More»
Mayan Pumpkin Seed Dip
This light, summery dips’ main ingredient, pumpkin seeds, are high in zinc, selenium and vitamin E– a combo that makes them great for your skin. I adapted this recipe from one I saw in Food & Wine magazine, decreasing the amount of oil and sodium and switching to extra virgin olive oil for an omega… Read More»