Achieve carbohydrate balance with some recipes that not only decrease the carbohydrate content but increase the protein and lower the fat as well! I love these familiar comfort foods, and with some simple adjustments, they can be part of your eating plan. Honey Mustard Chicken Salad Ingredients: ¼ c. plain low-fat yogurt 1 T. dijon…
Early Harvest: Delicious recipes for Spring Fruits and Vegetables
Eating fruits and vegetables in season is the best way to enjoy them at peak freshness and purchase them at the best price. When I think of spring vegetables, I think of red peppers, asparagus, fennel, spring onions, spinach, Arugula, peas, and leeks. Remember this soup? https://laurazervos.com/my-favorite-baked-potato-and-leek-soup/ And for fruits, strawberries top the list. Here…
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How can I eat a “Heart Healthy” diet?
Healthy Turkey Chili (makes six servings) Using turkey in place of beef helps to lower the saturated fat, and low sodium broth and a handful of spices, keep sodium low and taste scoring high. Ingredients: 1 T. extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 Bell pepper, chopped 1 ½ pound ground turkey Salt…
High Protein Pastas: Have you tried them yet?
Love pasta, but not the carbohydrates? Or have you been searching for a better-tasting gluten-free pasta? Alternatives to white pasta, red lentil, edamame, and chickpea pasta are game-changers. These higher protein pastas are naturally gluten-free, deliver fewer carbohydrates and taste delicious! Here is a comparison of the nutritional information for a 2 ounce serving of…
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Healthy Eating for the Holidays
Holidays can be an excellent time for getting together with coworkers, friends, neighbors, and family. Celebrating traditions and making memories can often revolve around food and drinks. If you are not careful, you can find yourself feeling differently in January from the change in your eating patterns from the previous six weeks. While one event…
Simple Smoothies during Cancer treatments
Looking for foods that look and smell good, are colorful, and increase your appetite during your before, and after your treatments–well, smoothies check all of the boxes. They are also easy to include when you are having smaller, more frequent meals. They can be put in glass or plastic cups and sipped with a straw…
