Have you ever wondered exactly how to understand food labels? For a long time, I was so confused by them. Do I pay more attention to the fats? Total calories? Well hopefully this will help you. The above food label is from a Grass Fed Greek Yogurt. One serving is 160 calories when you […]
Fragrant and Fabulous Green Herb Salad
(Makes 2 servings) Still not sure what to do with all those leafy herbs you read about in this issue? When all else fails, here’s a sure-fire solution: put ’em all in a big bowl and eat ’em! This fragrant combination of greens makes a fabulous salad. You can eat it as is or serve […]
Asian Seared Pork Chop
Asian Seared Pork Chop – This is a delicious way to prepare pork in less than 30 minutes Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 4 ounces pork sirloin chops, lean, boneless 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup chicken broth, fat-free, low-sodium 1 […]
Banana Mousse
Tis the season for desserts, so this week we have a creamy concoction for you that’s not only delicious, but also loaded with calcium and electrolytes. And here’s a little secret: With its 4 to1 carb to protein ratio, it’ll even make a great recovery snack after blasting through those P90X2® workouts that Santa left under the […]
Baked BBQ Chicken
Here’s a wonderful chicken recipe that you can do easily and quickly at home. it’s lower in fat and sodium than other recipes. Try it today and you’ll love the taste! Ingredients 1 onion, yellow 2 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons chicken broth, fat-free, low-sodium 2 cups tomato sauce, no added salt 1/4 cup raisins 3 […]
Chicken Pineapple Kabob
This is a great summer recipe that is easy and yummy. Ingredients 5 ounces chicken breast, boneless/skinless, raw 2/3 cup pineapple chunks, canned in juice 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon soy sauce, reduced sodium 1/2 onion, red, medium 1/2 bell pepper, red, medium Preparation Brown Rice Prep Time: […]
Deep Sea Deliciousness: A Guide to Edible Seaweed
As another sultry summer shimmies into full swing, why don’t we take a look at a refreshing, versatile, and wonderfully low-calorie/fat-free food that’s sure to add an interesting new dimension to light and healthy eating?
Shrimp & Chicken Stir-fry with Asian Greens
Ingredients 4 ounces chicken breast, boneless/skinless, cut into strips 3 to 4 large shrimp, whole, cleaned & tails removed 1/4 cup water chestnuts, Sliced 2 tbsp slivered almonds 2 tbsp green onions, sliced 1 tbsp each minced ginger root & garlic 2 tbsp lime juice 1 tsp orange juice 1 tsp reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 […]