I typically try to stick with recipes that have less than 10 ingredients, however this is one exception. A few days ago I saw a similar recipe on Pinterest and knew I had to recreate the recipe in a healthier version. The picture of the recipe looked absolutely delicious however after reviewing the ingredients I […]
Top Nutrition Trends of 2012
What would a year be without another fad diet, newly established food regulations, and the release of new products in the food and beverage industry?! As the year 2012 comes to an end lets spend some time recapping the top nutrition trends of the year. 1. Pinterest. Pinterest was the hot social media site for […]
Healthier Cut-Out Sugar Cookies With Icing
Every holiday season I always look forward to baking and decorating sugar cookies. Previously my recipe consisted of a pre-packaged cookie mix combined with an excessive amount of butter. The cookies always tasted delicious, but were extremely high in calories and fat. The cookie recipients enjoyed the flavor of the cookies, but would comment on […]
Healthy Christmas Tree Snack
Spice up your child’s snack this holiday season! Fun “themed” snacks can help increase fruit and vegetable intake within your family. When foods are served in a creative form, children are more likely to eat the food served regardless if they may not have previously chosen to eat that specific food. This snack is perfect […]
Reduced Fat Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
Help spread holiday cheer with healthier cookies!! I absolutely love to bake during the holiday season, however most of my favorite holiday cookies are loaded with butter. This season I sought to make healthier cookies recipes to share with my friends and family. How did I make this recipe healthier? First, I cut down the […]
Parmesan Crusted Roasted Veggies
In a recent blog post Makeover Your Family’s Traditional Recipes I discussed methods to help cook healthier dishes for this holiday season. If your family is like mine many of the traditional recipes are loaded with butter, cheese, and cream. Although all those ingredients can contribute to a delicious dish, they are loaded with fat and calories. […]