Keep calories in check while staying hydrated with this delicious Strawberry Lemon Basil Water recipe Happy “Water Wednesday”! The heat is well upon us as we start off the hottest month of the summer! Throughout the month of August I want to remind everyone of the importance of drinking adequate water. A common misconception about […]
Low Fat Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies
How can cookies be part of a healthy diet? The answer is simple – consume in moderation and choose (or bake) cookies with healthier ingredients. For today’s blog post I created a lower fat Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookie recipe. As with many of my recipes I substituted the butter with lower fat ingredients (apple sauce and […]
Quinoa Parmesan
Life has been a bit crazy in my world lately. Between summer travels and volunteer obligations my free time has been nonexistent. For many people (including myself) when life gets busy healthy eating habits are the first things to go. If you are an avid follower of this blog you might of noticed I have […]
Low Fat Cookies and Cream Frozen Yogurt
My current fro-yo obsession is the Cookies and Cream flavor at Pinkberry. Without doubt I could eat this sweet treat every single day if my wallet allowed. Unlike many of the flavors at Pinkberry, this flavor lacks the sour flavor and provides and sweet creamy treat. Of note a small will set you back approximately […]
Breakfast: The Most Important Meal of the Day
How many times have you heard the saying “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day”, yet you choose that cup of coffee for breakfast? Many nutrition experts agree on the importance of consuming breakfast. In fact eating breakfast can offer you health benefits throughout the day. Weight Management Consuming breakfast as a daily […]
Fourth of July Fruit Graham
Celebrate the Fourth of July with my new favorite snack! I am obsessed with this low calorie treat. In fact one whole graham cracker can be enjoyed for less than 100 calories!! A simple snack yet so delicious and healthy. For this simple treat spread the yogurt mixture on the graham and top with your […]