Try a New Food Day
Somehow, in the teacher's lounge the other day, we started talking about quinoa! I , of course, got very excited about it ! No one really knew what it was , so I decided to bring it in for everyone to try. I explained the benefits of quinoa: Complete protein....
read moreBSI: Whole Wheat Sweet Potato Bread
I didn't know what I was planning on making for the BSI contest of the week, so I thought about not doing it...I know, I know, I have been slacking. So today when I was thinking what I was in the mood for for dinner, I was thinking bread! What a perfect combo: sweet...
read moreA Souper Saturday
Saturday was the perfect catch-up, relax, me day! I went to workout class, Trader Joe's (for the basics), Costco (for produce and pictures!). Then I came home and we made subs and snacks and watched the Buckeyes game with Brady's parents. It was a cold, rainy day...
read moreFantastic Fritatta
For dinner last night, I adapted a recipe I got from Fitness NYC! Thanks Melissa! This fritatta included spaghetti squash which I wanted to use up!! I also used tons of random veggies from the fridge, freezer and cupboard! Fantastic Veggie Fritatta artichoke hearts-...
read moreHealthy Oil-free Granola 🙂
You can use anything with this recipe! I just used what I had!! Healthy Oil-free Granola 🙂 1/2 c. soy nuts 1 c. dried fruit (the antioxidant mix from Costco) 1/2 c. raw steel cut oats 2 c. Go Lean cereal 1/2 c. protein powder 1/2 c. wheat bran 1/2 c. museli 1/4 c....
read moreTomato Basil Hummus
This is wonderful!! I ate it on salad, pretzels, carrots, and a sandwich! So easy to make. Perfect for a party, a snack or a meal! Tomato Basil Hummus 1 can garbanzo beans 1 chopped tomato fresh pesto (oil-free and made with almonds and the end of my basil Mix all...
read moreTofu Green Veggie Quinoa
One night this week, in an effort to eat healthy and make leftovers to take for lunches, I made stir-fried tofu with quinoa and veggies. Tofu Green Veggie Quinoa Stir fry: tofu, seasoned with garlic salt and pepper kale garbonzo beans broiled asparagas (in the broiler...
read moreLow-fat Traveling Tailgate Treats!
For the sweet tooth this weekend, I made: Low Fat Honey Roasted Peanut Peanut Butter Cookies with Mini Choc. Chips 2 pouches peanut butter cookie mix 1 c. unsweetened applesauce 3 egg whites 1/2 c. mini choc. chips 1/2 c. honey roasted peanuts Mix all ingredients...
read moreHeathly Traveling Tailgate Recipes
I felt a little better today. No more getting sick and but the coughing has not stopped. I am planning on going to school tomorrow, so we will see how it goes. Tonight, after much rest and medicine all day, I decided to make some things to take to Chicago with us...
read moreHis/Her Lasagna & Pom Parfaits!
Election Night dinner included a single dish of lasagna that was really like two meals. It was perfect for both of us! Here are the steps of this healthy, filling, delicious dinner! His/Her Lasagna Main Ingredients: ready to use lasagna noodles (I used a total of 4...
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