Brown Bag It: Packing a Healthy Lunch
To commemorate the start of the school year, 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 like scoring a major bargain at your...
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...
Recipe of the Week: Kale and Sweet Potato Pasta
Kale is one of the most nutritious veggies out there and sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin C, beta carotene, and dietary fiber. When added to healthy whole wheat pasta, this is one meal you won’t want to miss! Recipe Nutritional Information: Servings: 4 Estimated...
Recipe of the Week: Curry Chicken Salad
This Indian-influenced chicken salad – made with low-fat yogurt instead of mayo – makes a tasty treat for tonight’s dinner. Recipe Nutritional Information: Servings: 4 Estimated Total Preparation Time: 45 minutes Calories per Serving: 491 Recipe Ingredients: 1 lb...
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: 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...
Water for Weight Loss
You can feel the heat. In many areas temperatures are surpassing the 90s, making it all the more important to always have your water bottle in tow. You need H2O to function—after all, it makes up 40 to 70 percent of our bodies. But water can help with weight loss...
Surviving The Neighborhood Picnic
Two things that go hand-in-hand? Picnics and (usually not-so-healthy) food. This summer, you’re likely fielding invites from pals on your street to get together for potlucks and picnics now that the world is reopening. Here are some tips to make those events fun...
Recipe of the Week: Chicken Avocado Mushroom Sandwich
When you’re looking for an easy dinner with lots of nutritional value, try this tasty sandwich. Recipe Nutritional Information: Calories per Serving: 547 Servings: 4 Estimated Total Preparation Time: 20 minutes Recipe Ingredients: 4, 5-ounce boneless, skinless chicken...