If you enjoy your yogurt like I do, you will be pleased to know that in addition to getting a nice dose of several critical nutrients like calcium, zinc, potassium, B vitamins and those awesome beneficial bacteria (probiotics) – yogurt may help lower your risk of high blood pressure. In a study that followed the […]
Here are some great tips to navigate the grocery store so you can walk out with the best foods to eat right for life! –Ignore the dizzying array (60 plus varieties!) of flavored and specialty yogurts now complicating the yogurt aisle and limit your selections to the one and only truly healthy yogurt—low- fat or […]
1. Substituting non-fat Greek plain yogurt for mayonnaise, sour cream, or cream in my dressings, sauces, soups, and tuna or salmon salads 2. Substituting a big bed of chopped spinach for the noodles/pasta in my spaghetti and other dishes that feature pasta (I throw frozen chopped spinach in the microwave and squeeze out all of […]
The “crunchy trio” – An equal parts mixture of roasted peanuts (I love the deluxe Virginia-style), roasted edamame, and dried wasabi peas. I make my own mix and eat about ¼ cup with a big glass of water. Chocolate/banana yogurt. 1/2 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt blended with 1 heaping tbs. of 100% cocoa […]
Make a delicious breakfast that will keep your stomach (and your brain!) happy all day. If you want optimal appetite control over the course of the day, be sure to include a nice dose of healthy protein with your breakfast meal. My top picks for healthy breakfast proteins include: Raw or roasted nuts Nut butters – […]
As a busy working Mother 100 percent committed to feeding my family wholesome and nutritious home-cooked meals– I have mastered the art of efficient grocery shopping. Here are 4 time and sanity saving tips for your trips to the grocer that are guaranteed to improve the nutritional health of your loved ones. Ignore the dizzying array (60 plus […]
