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Desktop Snacking What has the power to keep you energized, focused and productive from morning to night? SMART SNACKING! Fueling your body every 3 hours keeps your metabolism charged and your energy level high. To maximize the benefits of healthy snacking without packing on extra pounds, choose a good mix of complex carbohydrates (for quick energy) and lean protein or healthy fat (to keep you feeling full longer). Limit your snack calories to 100-200 calories per snack. Aim for mid-morning, mid-afternoon and even a planned bedtime snack to keep your blood sugar stable. The goal is to keep your level [...]
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Healthy Eating on a Budget A comment I hear almost daily is “It’s too expensive to eat healthy!” Well, it can be but it certainly doesn’t have to be! Check out these smart shopping tips to help you guard your health and your pocketbook! 7 Tips for Healthy Eating on a Budget 1. Buy in Bulk. Buy economy size packages of meat and poultry then repackage it in sizes that make sense for your family. Put it in the freezer and use it as needed. Family-sized bags of frozen fruits and vegetables will save you time (no chopping, dicing, slicing!), [...]
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Spring is such a beautiful time to reflect on the wonder of new life. The fresh green foliage that ‘magically’ appears each Spring reminds me that God provides a way to make all things new. Scripture tells us “Great is His faithfulness, His mercies are made new every morning.” Give yourself a few moments to embrace that promise and celebrate the amazing way God loves and cares for us! I am so excited to share with you one of my very favorite cakes for Spring! Orange Pineapple Cake is refreshing, creamy and delicious! As with any dessert, having a moderate [...]
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One thing I remember about raising kids is that they loved nights when I made a creamy pasta dish. There is something wonderfully warm and cozy about serving a big ‘ol bowl of Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo to your tired, hungry family that makes everyone feel better! In this recipe, I’ve reduced some of the extra fat that is often found in an alfredo dish by using lower fat milk and cream cheese to make the sauce. I’ve even used a light salad dressing to serve as the oil to cook the chicken as well as the tangy Italian flavor [...]
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Today’s recipe for Sugar-Free Pineapple Pie is a quick, cool, refreshing summer pie sent to me by my dear friend, Ginger from Marble Falls! So many of you email me looking for recipes that would be both good AND healthy for taking to an office party or pot-luck. This pie is a fantastic choice with only 260 calories and 8 grams of fat per serving – and it truly is delicious! Also, today you will notice a new feature on my website – Each week I will be featuring a New Item of the Week that either I, or one [...]
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Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day! March is National Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day”. I love the message here! It embraces the concept that we all have the opportunity every day to make healthy choices based on our individual food preferences and lifestyle. When thinking about good nutrition, there is not one right or wrong answer. There are many diverse ways to implement a healthy eating and fitness plan that works for you. Perhaps you love to cook or maybe the ideal dinner for you is getting in the car and driving [...]
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As you know, we have just finished February which is heart healthy month. There is one more recipe I want to give you. I’ve been sharing with you some delicious foods that can positively improve your heart health. The discussion would not be complete without looking at the health benefits of beans. In today’s recipe Hearty Lentil Soup, you will see that beans are an excellent source of several important nutrients, and studies suggest that they reduce the risk of heart disease, colorectal cancer, and even diabetes. What’s more, beans are savory, easy to prepare, inexpensive, and come in so [...]
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Do you ever long for comfort food? Sometimes I just want something that tastes like it came straight from my Grandma’s kitchen! Most of the time that thought would take me to her wonderful fried chicken, mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese. However, since February is Heart Month, we won’t go there! Today’s recipe for good old fashioned Spicy Cabbage Rolls will take you back to a simpler time and place where food was simple and delicious – without asking you to give up heart health! Did you know cabbage (and all cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, & cauliflower) [...]
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by Jan Tilley × on February 19, 2013 at 12:00 pm ×
Ingredients: 1 large pkg. sugar free instant vanilla pudding 1 large can crushed pineapple in it’s own juice 1 (16 oz) light or fat free sour cream 1 (8 oz) sugar free Cool Whip 2 (9 in) graham cracker crusts Directions: Pour instant pudding mix (dry) into mixing bowl. Add crushed pineapple (do not drain) into pudding and stir well. Add light sour cream and mix again. Spoon entire mixture into two graham cracker crusts and spread evenly. Top each pie with Cool Whip. Chill for several hours or overnight. Makes 2 pies (16 servings) Nutrition Information 260 calories, 8 [...]
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Did you know the number one killer of men and women in the United States is heart disease? We celebrate the romance in our lives in February with Valentine’s Day, but February is also American Heart Month – a really good time to give thought to how to prevent heart disease. Today’s recipe will be a great place to start! I chose to feature Beef Barley Soup today because it contains a variety of vegetables and whole grains that offer a wide array of health benefits. Barley is an ingredient we don’t use often and it is a fabulous source [...]
