Hummus is a great plant-based protein, high in vitamins and minerals. It supports bone and heart health, helps with digestion, decreases inflammation and fights illness and disease. What's not to love about hummus! I know you can easily pick it up at the grocery deli, but it's worth the time to pick up a few extra ingredients and make it from scratch. The natural and fresh taste is well worth it! Ingredients: 1 can (15oz) garbanzo (chickpeas), drained (save the water and try

Ok, here is one of my recipes without quantities. We shouldn't be stuck in a box when it comes to our taste buds! With this recipe, you really can't make a mistake. If you are watching your waistline, use less butter. If you love capers, pile them on! Go wherever your taste buds guide you and enjoy! Ingredients: Salmon fillets Extra virgin olive oil Butter garlic 1 lemon Capers Heat olive oil and butter over medium high heat Add garlic and heat until fragrant Add salmon, skin

This chicken recipe is absolutely delicious! Like I have said before in my blogs, my husband can be a harsh critic when it comes to food and he gives this a double thumbs up. He doesn't even eat leftovers and he wanted to have it again the next night! I like this recipe because it is made with extra virgin olive oil and just a small amount of butter. Also, you can adjust the flour quantity and it shouldn't make much difference in the flavor. I didn't have the angel hair pasta

Quinoa Super Food bowls are an awesome way to pack your meal with healthful veggies, grains, lean protein and good fats. The only rule is that you combine your favorites! There really is no need for a recipe, but I am leaving you with one as a guide. Don't be afraid to find your inner creativity by coming up with your own Super Food Bowls! I will make a batch of quinoa and keep it in my fridge along with other healthful ingredients so you can just throw it together for an ea

This Peach Caprese salad or appetizer is one of the easiest, tastiest recipes I have ever posted! I love recipes with four ingredients that are delectable! We all try to make our recipes look pretty and this one is pretty! The only challenge might be to slice the peaches in beautiful round slices. Check out this video if you want a little help with that! I've always loved the traditional Caprese Salad with tomatoes, but when it's peach season you have to take advantage of thi

Choosing the right soup can be one of the best weight loss and disease preventative tools around. According to a study in the 2005 issue of Obesity Research, those who ate two servings of low-energy-dense soups per day, experienced 50 present more weight loss than those who took in the same amount of calories in high-energy dense snacks.(Livestrong.com) So basically, the study shows that weight loss isn't solely based on calorie intake. Processed and high fat foods metabolize

Here are my top ten, metabolism boosting tips to take you into spring! I’m betting there are explanations here you never really knew! Here we go: 1. Eat breakfast Your metabolism slows down while you sleep, and it doesn’t rev back up until you eat again! Jump start your day with a good 300-400 calorie meal. 2. Consume lean protein at every meal Protein has a high thermic effect (the amount of energy expenditure above the resting metabolic rate due to the cost of processin

This is an incredibly healthful and delicious recipe! Serves: 6 Ingredients: (Please note: there is a vegetarian option, a red meat option or white meat option) • 1 and 1/4 pounds organic ground sirloin, turkey or chicken OR if going total vegetarian one can of red kidney beans, drained and rinsed (instead of meat) • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 large onion, chopped (reserve two tablespoons for garnish, if desired) • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced • 2 tablespoons dried oregano • 1

It doesn’t get much easier, healthier and tastier than this—that is if you are a shrimp and mushroom lover! 1-2 T Olive oil 3-5 cloves garlic (I used 1.5 -2 teaspoons chopped garlic in the jar) 1-1.5 pounds mushrooms (I always go heavy on them because they shrink!) 1 pound medium or large raw shrimp (I used a bag of frozen raw shrimp) 5 oz package of spinach (never can have too much spinach so add more if desired!) Salt Pepper Parmesan if desired Sautee garlic in olive oil a

Most of us have heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and I have to agree. I find if I eat a hearty breakfast packed with protein, healthy carbs and a little bit of fat, my energy is high and my concentration is better. If I have the time, I like to include veggies in my breakfast in case my “green” options aren’t so great later. When my college age kids are home they get a little competitive with me on who can come up with the best breakfast combos. I ha

A friend of mine contacted me and said, “Could you do me a favor? Will you write a blog post on how to combine the eating styles of college kids with those of the parents so that everyone is happy when they are home?” This can be a dilemma. Parents may find that once their kids leave the nest, their grocery shopping and meal content changes significantly. As we get older, we tend to dial down our food quantities, fats and complex carbs to match the changes our metabolisms are

I have never been one to support or recommend specific diets to my clients. However, I do know that some people succeed with a little more structure when it comes to changing eating habits. If you decide to try a specific diet ask yourself, "Do I see myself eating this way a year from now?" If the answer is yes, it is probably an eating plan you can stick with long term. The American Council on Exercise posted the following diets as America's Top 5 diets. If you need a little