Recipe of the Week: Chicken Pesto Pasta
If you thought homemade pesto was difficult to make, think again. This easy and delicious pasta makes enough to satisfy the entire family with leftovers for lunch! Recipe Nutritional Information: Calories per Serving: 517 Servings: 7 Estimated Total Preparation Time:...
Recipe of the Week: Grilled Fish Kebabs with Rice
These tasty fish kebabs are a snap to grill, great leftover on a salad, and are great for summer evenings when you want to keep the heat of cooking outside the house! Recipe Nutritional Information: Servings: 4 Estimated Total Preparation Time: 1 hour Calories per...
Recipe of the Week: Moroccan Chicken Pitas
Try a taste of North Africa with this subtly spiced dish, sure to become a family favorite. Recipe Nutritional Information: Servings: 4 Estimated Total Preparation Time: 25 minutes Calories per Serving: 548 Recipe Ingredients: 1 tsp chili powder 1 tbsp ground cumin 1...
Brown Bag It: Packing a Healthy Lunch
To commemorate the start of the school year (it's coming sooner than you think!) we thought we'd discuss the most important aspect- lunch. When it comes to lunch, brown bagging brings major benefits. The extra five to 10 minutes it takes to throw together a lunch is...
Recipe of the Week: Grilled Summer Fruit on Flatbread
It’s so simple – and tasty – to grill up some fruit for a light and refreshing summer dinner or dessert (in smaller portions). Other fruits, like pineapple, are also great for the grill! Recipe Nutritional Information: Servings: 2 Calories per Serving: 551 Estimated...
How to Choose the Healthiest Salad
“Oh, I’ll just have a salad.” Is that your first thought when you head to lunch with your friends, or out to dinner with your spouse? Chances are, it’s your go-to choice on the menu, and one that leaves you feeling pretty virtuous. While your instincts are right on,...
Recipe of the Week: Jerk Shrimp and Pineapple Salsa
If you’re in a grilling mood, enjoy these tropical flavors of shrimp and pineapple with a little spice to liven things up. Recipe Nutritional Information: Servings: 4 Estimated Total Preparation Time: 20 minutes Calories per Serving: 513 Recipe Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs...
Making Fast Food Choices You Can Live With: It Only Seems Impossible
A last-minute emergency comes up at work. Your daughter’s dance practice ends late. Your commute is derailed by snarls of traffic. We don’t plan to eat at fast-food restaurants, but sometimes it’s tough to avoid. Despite your best intentions, you might find yourself...
Recipe of the Week: Blue Cheese Burgers and Sweet Potato Fries
This healthier take on a cheeseburger and fries uses lean beef, reduced-fat blue cheese dressing, and sweet potatoes to give you all the flavor of the original without so much of the fat. Recipe Nutritional Information: Calories per Serving: 534 Servings: 4 Estimated...
Recipe of the Week: Extra-Moist Turkey Burgers
No dry turkey burgers for you: This delicious version is extra-moist, filling, and oh-so-delicious. The burgers make an easy-to-prepare dinner that the whole family will love. Recipe Nutritional Information: Servings: 4 Estimated Total Preparation Time: 25 minutes...