Baked Cauliflower with Mustard Sauce
Ingredients: Makes: 6-8 servings 1 cauliflower head 1/4 cup light olive oil mayonnaise 1/4 sweet onion, minced 1 tbs yellow mustard 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 1 tbs panko crumbs black pepper to taste Directions: Preheat oven 400F. Remove leaves and wash fresh cauliflower. Place cauliflower head on a microwave safe plate with a […]
Are you getting enough protein?
How do you know if you are getting enough protein? This can be a tricky question to answer. There are so many lifestyle factors that affect your daily intake. Various things like activity level, age, height, & weight influence where your daily consumption should fall. Diet is also something to consider. If you are a […]
Chicken Vegetable Soup
Ingredients: Makes: 8-10 servings 10-12 cups water 3tbs low sodium chicken base 8oz grilled or roasted chicken breast, chopped 1-2 cups baby carrots 2 cups yellow corn 2 cups broccoli florets (cooked) 2-4oz angel hair whole wheat pasta 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp granulated garlic 2 tsp black pepper green onions, chopped sea salt […]
3 Things You Need To Know About Carbs
Did you know there are three (3) main types of carbs in food? They are simple carbs (sugar), complex carbs (starch), & fibrous (fiber) carbs. 1. Simple Carbs (Sugar): Simple carbohydrates are digested quickly. They have a ‘simple’ molecular structure and are made up of 1-2 sugar molecules. The simplest form of carbohydrate is glucose. […]
Black Bean Soup
Ingredients: Makes: 6-8 servings 1lb dried black beans 1tbs olive oil or coconut oil 8-10 cups water 2tbs low sodium chicken base 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 bay leaves 1-2 cups carrots 1tbs cumin 1-2c sweet yellow corn sea salt & black pepper to taste Directions: Place beans in large pot. Cover with water. Add […]
What You Need To Know About Nutrition Supplements
Are you taking any nutrition supplements? Many of us, in our quest for better health/wellness, find ourselves inundated with the number of nutritional products on the market promising us things like better health, skin, nails, energy, & focus. But, how do you know what nutritional supplements are the right ones for you? Before we can […]
Baked Macaroni
Ingredients: Makes: 10 servings 1lb whole wheat elbow pasta (prepare according to directions) 2-4 tbs unsalted butter 3oz low fat cream cheese 2-2 1/2c unsweetened almond milk 1 egg 2-2 1/2cups sharp cheddar cheese 1/8-1/4c panko crumbs sea salt & black pepper to taste Directions: Preheat oven 375F. Spray baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. […]