This recipe is about 300 calories:
1 100cal English muffin
2 slices of tomato
2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese
2 slices of turkey bacon
Divide ingredients onto muffin and warm in toaster oven for 5 minutes.
Satisfying and filling!!!
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Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Spring Food Goodness
Yummy fruits and veggies are plentiful this spring. Healthy spring foods that are low in calories and packed with nutrients can be a satisfying snack as well.
Apricots, artichokes, bananas, asparagus, carrots, magos, papayas, pineapples, and strawberries all equal yumminess in my book. A few weeks ago I received a pineapple in my Bountiful Basket that was very delicious. (According to my kids and husband. I am not a pineapple lover, but I did try it. My tastebuds to not enjoy pineapple.)
How do you tell if a pineapple is ripe? Look at all the 'eyes' as the hexagons are called. If they are the same size it is ripe. You can also pull the very inner leaves at the top and if they come out easily, it is ripe. Color does not matter. (Thanks for the tip from my Aunts!)
Making fruit a dessert by putting a little yogurt with it and maybe some granola. I'm a granola lover! Sprouts has some great varieties to choose from. Perhaps you would rather put a little dalop of whip cream, but be careful which brands you buy as it can be packed with cholesterol.
A fruit and/or vegetable is on our dinner table 99% of the time. Right now looks for those amazingly yummy looking fruits and veggies.
GOAL: Go for a walk tonight after dinner or right after breakfast in the morning. It will energize you and either be a good ending to a day or a great start to another day.
Apricots, artichokes, bananas, asparagus, carrots, magos, papayas, pineapples, and strawberries all equal yumminess in my book. A few weeks ago I received a pineapple in my Bountiful Basket that was very delicious. (According to my kids and husband. I am not a pineapple lover, but I did try it. My tastebuds to not enjoy pineapple.)
How do you tell if a pineapple is ripe? Look at all the 'eyes' as the hexagons are called. If they are the same size it is ripe. You can also pull the very inner leaves at the top and if they come out easily, it is ripe. Color does not matter. (Thanks for the tip from my Aunts!)
Making fruit a dessert by putting a little yogurt with it and maybe some granola. I'm a granola lover! Sprouts has some great varieties to choose from. Perhaps you would rather put a little dalop of whip cream, but be careful which brands you buy as it can be packed with cholesterol.
A fruit and/or vegetable is on our dinner table 99% of the time. Right now looks for those amazingly yummy looking fruits and veggies.
GOAL: Go for a walk tonight after dinner or right after breakfast in the morning. It will energize you and either be a good ending to a day or a great start to another day.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Yogurt Waffles
It is tradition in our household to have breakfast for dinner at least one night a week. It eases my brain from thinking of too many complicated meals throughout the week. It also helps with the dishes load!
I tried this recipe from Everyday Food by Martha Stewart and these waffles were divine I tell you!
Here's the recipe:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup rolled oats (not quick cooking)
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups plain, low-fat yogurt (I used Yoplait YoPlus Honey Vanilla yogurt)
1. In a large bowl, whisk together flours, oats, salt, baking powder, and baking soad. In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar, butter, eggs, and yogurt until smooth. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture and mix well to combine. Let batter sit 15 minutes.
2. Heat waffle iron. Pour 1/2 cup batter (this was too much for my waffle iron) and cook until brown and crisp. Makes 6 waffles.
Nutition information: 272 calories; 9.9 g fat; 10.6 g protein (WOW!), 36.2 g carbohydrates; 2.3 g fiber (good)
Let me know if you liked these as much as I did! You can top, if you wish with vanilla yogurt and fruit. YUMMO!
I tried this recipe from Everyday Food by Martha Stewart and these waffles were divine I tell you!
Here's the recipe:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup rolled oats (not quick cooking)
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups plain, low-fat yogurt (I used Yoplait YoPlus Honey Vanilla yogurt)
1. In a large bowl, whisk together flours, oats, salt, baking powder, and baking soad. In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar, butter, eggs, and yogurt until smooth. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture and mix well to combine. Let batter sit 15 minutes.
2. Heat waffle iron. Pour 1/2 cup batter (this was too much for my waffle iron) and cook until brown and crisp. Makes 6 waffles.
Nutition information: 272 calories; 9.9 g fat; 10.6 g protein (WOW!), 36.2 g carbohydrates; 2.3 g fiber (good)
Let me know if you liked these as much as I did! You can top, if you wish with vanilla yogurt and fruit. YUMMO!
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Superfood Smoothie
This recipe comes from Everyday Food by Martha Stewart.
This smoothie is packed full of nutrients to start your day off right. Try it this week and let us know what you think!
3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 cup ice
1/2 cup plain low-fat regular or Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons soy milk (or fat free regular milk)
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice (or you can experiment with other juices)
1 tablespoon honey
Combine all of these ingredients in a blender and blend until it is smooth. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed. Serve immediately. Serves 1.
per serving: 222 cal.; 3.7 g fat; 12.4 g protein (WOW!); 39.4 g carbs; 3.5 g fiber (WOW! again)
This smoothie is packed full of nutrients to start your day off right. Try it this week and let us know what you think!
3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 cup ice
1/2 cup plain low-fat regular or Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons soy milk (or fat free regular milk)
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice (or you can experiment with other juices)
1 tablespoon honey
Combine all of these ingredients in a blender and blend until it is smooth. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed. Serve immediately. Serves 1.
per serving: 222 cal.; 3.7 g fat; 12.4 g protein (WOW!); 39.4 g carbs; 3.5 g fiber (WOW! again)
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Ingredient Substitutions
If you are anything like me, I am always trying to find a healthier way to bake or cook. If it's not healthy, I don't buy it. That means no store-bought cookies, donuts, chips, some crackers (gotta have goldfish for my kiddos!), or juices with high fructose corn syrup in them. It's has made shopping great with kids, they may not even know you can buy cookies from a grocery store, so there is no asking! Instead they ask for apples, bananas, strawberries, and other items found in the produce section.
When a recipe calls for shortening I have found that replacing it with honey or all natural applesauce is just as effective.
Replacing all white flour with 100% whole wheat flour using 1/2 white, 1/2 wheat is a great way to add in those nutrients without drastically changing the taste.
This replacement will probably not work for all recipes, but I have substituted non-fat sour cream for mayonaisse. It was a recipe for a pasta salad and I thought it tasted great.
Everything I buy is low-fat or non-fat. I'm no cook so I can't really taste the difference anyway. However, when I eat out at restaurants I can taste when shortening, too much butter, or salt has been used. The worst is the corn syrup taste in my mouth, YUCK! After you've eaten this way for so long, your body really does recognize the difference in taste and the effects it has on it.
One last replacement I have made is switching to whole grain pasta. My husband says he can tell the difference, but he eats it anyway. The rule in our house is I make it, you eat it, or you don't eat at all. It's a good way to introduce new foods into your family and even if they say they don't like them, they might end up liking them at some point!
Happy replacing!
Goal: Try to get rid of or donate all those items in your house you know are not good for you. Then start shopping for those items that will make even a little difference in your diet.
On the Mayo Clinic website they have a good list of substitutions. Click here to be taken there.
When a recipe calls for shortening I have found that replacing it with honey or all natural applesauce is just as effective.
Replacing all white flour with 100% whole wheat flour using 1/2 white, 1/2 wheat is a great way to add in those nutrients without drastically changing the taste.
This replacement will probably not work for all recipes, but I have substituted non-fat sour cream for mayonaisse. It was a recipe for a pasta salad and I thought it tasted great.
Everything I buy is low-fat or non-fat. I'm no cook so I can't really taste the difference anyway. However, when I eat out at restaurants I can taste when shortening, too much butter, or salt has been used. The worst is the corn syrup taste in my mouth, YUCK! After you've eaten this way for so long, your body really does recognize the difference in taste and the effects it has on it.
One last replacement I have made is switching to whole grain pasta. My husband says he can tell the difference, but he eats it anyway. The rule in our house is I make it, you eat it, or you don't eat at all. It's a good way to introduce new foods into your family and even if they say they don't like them, they might end up liking them at some point!
Happy replacing!
Goal: Try to get rid of or donate all those items in your house you know are not good for you. Then start shopping for those items that will make even a little difference in your diet.
On the Mayo Clinic website they have a good list of substitutions. Click here to be taken there.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Yummy Salad to Celebrate Spring
Here is a recipe to a delicious, healthy salad that shouldn't be bad on the wallet, either!
Baby Spinach Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
The tip posted on their website is to make a little exta and leave dry (without dressing) and pack for lunch the next day.
I think this would be good with some grilled chicken on the side as well. Your whole family could enjoy this one.
Here is the recipe for the Raspberry Vinaigrette:
2 Tablespoons Raspberry vinegar
1/8 tsp. salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/3 cup grapeseed oil or canola oil
Whisk vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in oil.
Cover and refridgerate for up to 1 week.
This salad makes me think of fresh air and spring time. It would be lovely to eat this weekend for your Easter dinner, too!
Baby Spinach Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
The tip posted on their website is to make a little exta and leave dry (without dressing) and pack for lunch the next day.
I think this would be good with some grilled chicken on the side as well. Your whole family could enjoy this one.
Here is the recipe for the Raspberry Vinaigrette:
2 Tablespoons Raspberry vinegar
1/8 tsp. salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/3 cup grapeseed oil or canola oil
Whisk vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in oil.
Cover and refridgerate for up to 1 week.
This salad makes me think of fresh air and spring time. It would be lovely to eat this weekend for your Easter dinner, too!
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Snacky, Snacky
What in the world do you do when you get that urge to snack or munch? Sometimes it is so hard to get your hand out of that pantry, isn't it? I know, I've done it, too. Those Nature Valley granola snacks are irresistible along with any kind of cracker.
Here are some things I do when I get the snackies:
1. Drink water. A lot of times you are actually just thirsty. Learn to listen to what your body really wants.
2. Chew on a piece of sugar-free gum. I'm a gum addict. When I got my braces on I thought it was over, but I still sneak it in. (Don't tell me dentist!) That usually takes away the snackie urge.
3. Whatever you do, don't go to the pantry! If you must have a snack the best things are found in the refridgerator. Apples, carrots, celery, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini-go for those goods. If you go in the pantry, you know what happens-you can't stop!
4. Find something to do: it doesn't matter what it is. Just something to take your mind of off snacking. Usually sitting at the computer or in front of the television doesn't take away that snacking feeling. I would suggest going outside. Go for a walk, take the kids to the park, jump rope, color with chalk with the kids. Reading, knitting/crocheting, a craft project, writing, crossword puzzles are also good distractions. Immerse yourself in something so much that it takes your mind off of your stomach.
Here are some of my favorite snacks for mid-afternoon:
1. Yogurt with granola-yumo and probably my favorite.
2. Celery sticks with peanut butter and raisins. aka ants on a log. I am hooked on this right now.
TIME SAVING TIP: as you are unloading your groceries from your shopping trip, wash the celery and immediately cut it into sticks. Store in an airtight container in the refridgerator.
3. Banana with peanut butter and sometimes I add granola. A banana with PB is pretty filling by itself so you may want to hold on the granola depending on your hunger level.
4. Grapes. I love green grapes, the others are good too, but nothing compares to a crisp green grape!TIME SAVING TIP: as you are unloading your groceries get out your collander and rip off all the grapes from the stem, wash thoroughly under cold water. Store in an UN-zipped plastic baggy in the refridgerator. A zipped baggy will make the grapes go bad quickly. BOOM! Your grapes are always handfuls away!
Here are some things I do when I get the snackies:
1. Drink water. A lot of times you are actually just thirsty. Learn to listen to what your body really wants.
2. Chew on a piece of sugar-free gum. I'm a gum addict. When I got my braces on I thought it was over, but I still sneak it in. (Don't tell me dentist!) That usually takes away the snackie urge.
3. Whatever you do, don't go to the pantry! If you must have a snack the best things are found in the refridgerator. Apples, carrots, celery, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini-go for those goods. If you go in the pantry, you know what happens-you can't stop!
4. Find something to do: it doesn't matter what it is. Just something to take your mind of off snacking. Usually sitting at the computer or in front of the television doesn't take away that snacking feeling. I would suggest going outside. Go for a walk, take the kids to the park, jump rope, color with chalk with the kids. Reading, knitting/crocheting, a craft project, writing, crossword puzzles are also good distractions. Immerse yourself in something so much that it takes your mind off of your stomach.
Here are some of my favorite snacks for mid-afternoon:
1. Yogurt with granola-yumo and probably my favorite.
2. Celery sticks with peanut butter and raisins. aka ants on a log. I am hooked on this right now.
TIME SAVING TIP: as you are unloading your groceries from your shopping trip, wash the celery and immediately cut it into sticks. Store in an airtight container in the refridgerator.
3. Banana with peanut butter and sometimes I add granola. A banana with PB is pretty filling by itself so you may want to hold on the granola depending on your hunger level.
4. Grapes. I love green grapes, the others are good too, but nothing compares to a crisp green grape!TIME SAVING TIP: as you are unloading your groceries get out your collander and rip off all the grapes from the stem, wash thoroughly under cold water. Store in an UN-zipped plastic baggy in the refridgerator. A zipped baggy will make the grapes go bad quickly. BOOM! Your grapes are always handfuls away!
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