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Category Archives: Recipes for Health
Tex-Mex Bean and Chicken Burrito
February is for love and heart health! It’s American Heart Month. Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of Americans? Each year, more than two million heart attacks and strokes take place resulting in 800,000 deaths. … Continue reading
10 Holiday Eating Tips (+ simple recipe tweaks)
‘Tis the season for parties and celebrations with family and friends. Unfortunately, for many it also becomes a time for overeating and weight gain. According to the National Institutes of Health, holiday eating can result in an extra pound or … Continue reading
Savory Spaghetti Squash Recipe
With Halloween coming up and Thanksgiving right around the corner, pumpkins are everywhere. Jack-o-Lanterns and pumpkin pie are a big part of the traditions during this time of year. But did you know that pumpkins are actually a type of … Continue reading
Quick + Easy breakfast ideas (recipes)
I always wake up hungry and love eating breakfast. Honestly, I couldn’t get going in the morning without it. No matter what, I make sure that I eat breakfast every day. But that’s not the case for everyone. With time … Continue reading
Is bottled dressing ruining your salad? Make your own with these tasty recipes.
What’s a salad without salad dressing? Most people would agree that it’s not very tasty. In fact, it can be bland and downright boring. A salad with the perfect dressing however – delicious! And when you’re working on getting to … Continue reading
5 easy no-cook summer dinner recipes
For many people, one of the barriers of eating healthy is cooking – especially on hot summer days when turning on the stove is out of the question. Understandable, for sure! But, there’s no reason to let this get in … Continue reading
The benefits of eating beets (+ salad and dessert recipes)
Like all vegetables, beets (aka, beetroot) make a wonderful addition to your healthy weight plan. They are high in antioxidants and an array of important micronutrients including folate, manganese, potassium and vitamin C. One cup of beets contains just 59 calories … Continue reading
Is corn okay to eat? The answer may surprise you.
Fresh sweet corn on the cob is one of my favorite seasonal vegetables. It’s so delicious and yet corn has the reputation of being a food to avoid – especially by dieters. Fortunately this bad reputation is unwarranted. Corn (which … Continue reading
Get Your 28-Day Summer Refresh Meal Plan
Are you struggling to lose those extra pounds you gained over the winter? If so, you’re not alone. I’ve been hearing this lately from quite a few of my clients. It’s frustrating; and what’s worse is the feeling of sluggishness and … Continue reading
Burn more calories by eating whole grains + Summer Salad Recipe
Have you been told to cut out carbs (aka, grains) in order to lose weight? Well, get this? According to a recent study, whole grains increased weight loss by decreasing the number of calories retained during digestion, while simultaneously speeding … Continue reading