The success I had with a previous lower calorie cheesecake dessert, Skinny Chocolate Chip Cheesecake, led me to the creation of yet another. Perfect timing for the upcoming holiday of “love”! This “guilt-free” dessert is made with Greek yogurt as a substitute for a portion of the cream cheese, which results in an approximate 90% calorie […]
Your Guide to Eating Healthier Pizza
Stock Free Images Like most foods, pizza can be part of a healthy diet. Eating healthy does not mean you have to exclude certain foods from your diet – rather eat healthier versions and monitor portion sizes. A few simple considerations when ordering your next pizza can help save your family tremendous calories and […]
Apple Peanut Butter Pops
Move over cake pops! A new healthier competitor has arrived – meet apple pops! The popularity of cake pops has dramatically increased over the past year. From local bakeries to major coffee chains, cake pops are available everywhere. Many companies are even selling kits to make homemade versions of them. While cake pops are […]
Skinny Cola Brownie Kabobs
Did you think you would escape sweet treats after the holidays?! Well not for long… Valentine’s Day is only a month away which means an abundance of baked goods and chocolate treats readily available. According to About.com at least 36 million boxes of heart shaped boxes will be sold for Valentines Day. Each piece of […]
Easy Mac (and Cheese) for One
Sometimes you just need a simple recipe for one. Although the focus of this blog is healthy eating among the entire family there will always be a day when you need a quick meal option for one. Why not choose the all American meal of macaroni and cheese for this meal?! The standard macaroni and […]
Low Fat Coffee Cake Muffins
Muffins are one of those deceptively high calorie foods. I remember walking into a Dunkin Donuts one time and comparing the calories of the donuts and muffins. Surprisingly the muffins (likely larger than one serving size) had twice the calories of the donuts. One muffin had almost 600 calories. My philosophy on healthy eating is […]