How often does your dinner mostly consist of fresh, vibrant produce? The nutrients and fiber found in greens and veggies are vital and delicious! Give this salad a try and add some sliced, grilled chicken breast for added protein. Hopefully this recipe will inspire you to include more veggies and greens in every meal
You’ll never make traditional spaghetti and meatballs again. This lightened recipe combines butternut squash noodles with tender meatballs and savory red sauce for a healthy meal that tastes downright naughty. Every family needs a reliable spaghetti and meatball recipe, and it’s a happy bonus that this one is light and lean.
Here’s a fun way to eat your eggs – cooked in a waffle maker! In this recipe the subtle flavors of Greek omelet are served up in a convenient waffle shape – complete with Kalamata olives, feta cheese, roasted red bell peppers, chicken sausage and broccoli. This is the perfect recipe to enjoy for brunch or to make on the weekend and portion out for a week of quick on-the-go breakfasts to grab and enjoy on your way to work.
So most of us know that vegetable noodles are the new “thing” these days. You can see them popping up everywhere as a healthier alternatives to regular pasta. Previously I have shown you healthy pasta alternatives likeZoodles andSpaghetti Squash, and I will show you another healthy vegetable alternative...butternut squash.
Butternut squash have a great color that adds to your presentation, but they also have a firmness to them that holds up really well in recipes. Butternut squash is loaded with nutrients like folate, beta-carotene, potassium, and vitamin C. It is also considered an anti-inflammatory food because of it’s high antioxidant content.
Teriyaki is traditionally a sweet sauce that is made with refined sugars or corn syrup, sneaky ingredients that contribute to obesity and disease. It has a very pleasing flavor, with a wonderful balance of savory and sweet, which makes it easy to consume a surprisingly large amount of sugar when enjoying a normal teriyaki meal. HOWEVER...This recipe isn't normal!
Who doesn’t love a traditional Chicken Pot Pie? Creamy, hearty chicken soup wrapped up in a warm flaky crust! While it sounds (and tastes) delicious, it's also a nutritional nightmare! Not only are there far too many carbs and calories in the crust, but the soup itself is often filled with heavy dairy products and noodles that make weight gain automatic. Butter beans and Kalamata olives make this hearty stew a memorable one. It’s important to season the pork well before browning it, so get crazy with the seasoning. Remember that it’s going into a big pot of soup so the flavor won’t be overwhelming once it’s swimming in broth with the other ingredients. |
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