For Cinco de Mayo I wrote a post on healthier margaritas. A nice cold margarita is definitely refreshing on hot summer days so I wanted to share a few more drink recipes! I try to be very mindful of the mixers that are used in my drinks. The simpler the drink the better!
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Tips for a Healthier Barbecue
Summer barbecues do not need to be synonymous with overeating. To survive the season without gaining weight here are some tips for a healthier barbecue.
Healthy Margaritas for Cinco de Mayo!
In anticipation for Cinco de Mayo, I am dedicating this post to the topic of healthier festive drinks. When I think of Cinco de Mayo celebrations, margaritas definitely come to mind. However, anytime that I am drinking a beverage other than water, I can’t help but to be mindful of how the calories and sugars […]
Eat Green for Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day! To celebrate, I challenge you to incorporate greener, plant-based foods into your diet. Eating greens is not only good for your health, but is also better for our environment. Double bonus! Here are five easy ways to be greener and eat greener:
Petition to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – #RepealTheSeal
March is National Nutrition Month, but this isn’t a typical blog post, it is a call to action. I am participating in the #RepealTheSeal campaign to show my disagreement with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ recent decision to allow the Kids Eat Right logo on food packaging. I invite my fellow colleagues and bloggers […]
Valentine’s Day Menu
This Valentine’s Day have a romantic meal at home! I have come up with a Valentine’s Day menu that is filled with love and the color red! This will not only save you money, but since you are in control of the ingredients, your home-cooked meal has the potential to be the healthier option. You […]
The Most Delicious Spicy Peanut Veggie Noodles
Today is Meatless Monday and I have a super tasty protein and veggie-packed recipe! This dish is the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and spicy deliciousness! With such an amazing flavor you almost forget you are eating vegetables. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup Natural Peanut Butter 1 Tbsp Dark Brown Sugar 2 Tbsp Liquid Aminos or Soy […]
Super Bowl Food Touchdowns
Whether you are a football fanatic or a once-a-year football fan, there’s one tradition that nearly everyone looks forward to: the Super Bowl! Super Bowl parties often are fueled by food, booze and fun commercials. If you’re not a superfan, then you are probably most excited about the experience of sharing game-day food and drink […]
Halloween Candy Nutrition Breakdown
Halloween is festive and fun, but the ingredient lists of Halloween candy is actually scary! Trans fats, corn syrup, food coloring and artificial flavors galore. In addition to artificial and harmful ingredients, candy intake tends to put most people over the recommended daily limit for sugar. The American Heart Association recommends that women get no […]
Tricks for Managing Halloween Treats
For those who are watching their weight or trying to follow a diet plan, the holiday season can be a very difficult time of year. Halloween is the official beginning of the holiday season and Halloween treats and weight gain can go hand-in-hand. Here are my five tricks to help you manage your Halloween treats:
