Munching on 100-calorie “mini-meals” throughout the day is a great way to give yourself a healthy treat while still keeping your metabolism revved up… kindof like drinking an energy drink without the sugar crash afterward. With so many processed foods coming out with their snazzy “100-calorie” bags (which, let’s be honest, have practically 10 chips…
Snacks
Pumpkin Seeds
Earlier we roasted and pureed our pumpkin, but let’s not forget about the delicious seeds. Even if you are not turning your pumpkin into puree, but carving a festive jack-o-lantern, this recipe is a great reason to save the seeds. Ingredients: pumpkin seeds from one small pumpkin 2 T olive oil (I like to use…
Sugar – a deadly, addictive drug
Here’s the sugary, but not so sweet, truth – the average American eats only 25 pounds of green veggies a year, yet will consume 6 TIMES that amount of sugar! Yes, that’s right… the average American eats 150 pounds of sugar each year. Sugar is just as addicting as any drug. How can this be? Let’s…
Oven-Toasted Game Day Sprouts
All growing up I never knew there was such a thing as “brussels sprouts.” Looking back now, I see how my mother tricked me into eating them… While other children would come home from school and munch on milk and cookies, my mom would set out a tray of carrots and “baby cabbage,” as she…
Food Craving Chart: Craving THIS? Eat THAT!
We’ve all had those days… we have the craving for salty chips, warm french bread or maybe even a slice of sizzling bacon. But WAIT! Before we eat ourselves into our graves, take a look at the chart below. When we have cravings, it’s because our bodies are in need of something. Instead of eating…
