St. Patty’s Done Right!
Get Thinner BlogHealthy and festive St. Patrick’s Day treats.
Healthy and festive St. Patrick’s Day treats.
Healthier versions of popular game day foods!
Fish is a summer favorite, especially grilled! Cut back on calories and add a great flavor to your family dinner by adding fish to the menu.
As a young woman living in Washington DC, working a full time job, maintaining a social life, and taking time to care for myself, I sometimes find there are not enough hours in a day. Health is so much more important than the food we eat; it is about taking care of yourself physically, mentally, [...]
Have you ever found a great recipe you wanted to make, but thought it was too unhealthy? Well, here are the top 20 healthy recipe substitutions you can make to cut back on some calories. Next time you get in the kitchen take a look at theses suggestions and see if you can make the [...]
First is great for fiber, is a Lima Bean Dip (like hummus). 1lb frozen lima beans 1Tbsp sesame oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp salt minced garlic to taste Cook beans until tender. Drain. Reserve 1/4 cup liquid. Process beans and rest of ingredients, including reserved liquid, in blender [...]
Tuna is an excellent source of protein and omega 3 fatty acids. The fatty acids have been proven to help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and renal cancer. It is also a very good source of niacin, which maintains normal blood circulation and phosphorous, which impacts blood health. Tuna is also low in [...]
I am a huge fan of black beans, but I get bored just always boiling them and serving with rice. I found this recipe for a creative way to serve these protein-filled goodies and wanted to share them with all of you! Ingredients 1 pound dry black beans 8 cups water 1 large green onion, [...]
Yesterday, I got home late from work and wanted something quick and easy to eat for dinner. I contemplated peanut butter toast or running out to get something Instead, I turned to my quick, nutritious go-to meal, Sweet Potato with Egg and Spinach Scramble. This meal is loaded with nutrients, satisfying, and it comes together [...]
We have all heard about having breakfast for dinner. You can’t help it if sometimes you are just in the mood for a nice veggie omelet or some pancakes when the sun goes down. Not only is it possible to swap different meals but you can make your favorite breakfast foods in dessert form, too! [...]