Don’t Forget the Salt and Pepper I really love ground chicken because it’s low in calories, high in protein and tasty! But I don’t have many recipes that use it. So this week I decided to try the recipe below. Unfortunately, I was so tired when I was cooking that I forgot to add the…
Healthier Holidays When the holiday season rolls around, tasty food and overindulgence abound. Often we have traditional foods that we prepare year after year, but sometimes it can be good to try something new. Trying one new dish each year can help you incorporate healthier traditions to your feast that still taste amazing! Below…
A Sweet Dessert You know by now how much I love sweet potatoes, but have I also mentioned that I LOVE dessert? I struggle with my sweet tooth on a near daily basis, so as a dietitian, I am constantly trying out healthier dessert recipes so that I don’t feel guilty for indulging. My…
What do you give out for Halloween? Candy? Toys? For the past several years, I have given out toys because as a dietitian, I feel guilty giving out more sugar when I know the kids are getting buckets-full from other houses. Of course, I often get a hard time from friends when they find out…
Savory vs Sweet I’ve discussed the benefits of the sweet potato before, and because I love it so much I’m sharing a way to incorporate this tasty root into a savory dish that screams fall. Not only is this dish tasty, but it’s very easy to make and can all be cooked in one pan!…
Healthier Home Cooking There are certain recipes that take us back to our childhood, but often times these comfort foods aren’t the healthiest. The good news is that many of these traditional recipes can be tweaked and made healthier, so we don’t have to feel guilty for indulging! The meatloaf recipe below, for example,…
Power Up Your Breakfast We know that protein is important, but still we often fall short at the breakfast meal. If you eat eggs at breakfast, it makes getting your protein easier, but think about the other common breakfast foods: bagels, muffins, biscuits, pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, cereal….. High carbohydrate and only a small amount…
Squash Your Spaghetti Craving As we move into the fall season, new fruits and vegetables come into their peak season. Winter squash is one example, specifically my favorite — spaghetti squash. Spaghetti squash is actually quite easy to cook, and can serve as a healthier, lower calorie alternative to regular pasta. You’ll find it…
Fall Flavors It might still be 90° in Texas, but we know we’ve entered the fall season when Starbucks releases their Pumpkin Spice Latte. Pumpkin has become a very popular fall flavor, but don’t forget about another tasty orange vegetable – the sweet potato. Pumpkin is easy to cook with if using the canned…
Football Season Football season is nearly upon us, and football parties tend to be full of temptations that have us straying from our nutrition goals. From beer to pizza and wings, we can undo an entire week’s worth of healthy eating in one game! To stay on track, go in with a plan. You…
