I have a client who LOVES muffins! In light of her goals, my first reaction to this confession, was to say "No more muffins allowed." BUt…I promised no deprivation. Yes, there are boundaries when wellness is the goal but in many instances, such as this one, there are ways to still enjoy those favorite treats…
Category Archives: Recipes
My 3 Favorite, Nutritious and Delicious Snacks
Snacks…it is all about the ingredients. The freshest, highest quality, purest ingredients make for delicious,healthy, and nutritious snacks. And here are afew of my top picks! Rich, Creamy, Yummy Greek Yogurt Parfait You’ll need: 1- 1 1/2 cup Greek or Bulgarian yogurt, plain 1 scoop chocolate whey protein or Shakeology 1/4 cup fresh blueberries or…
Dinner’s in the Bag: Baked Halibut with Asparagus
At the end of a long work day, you want somehting simple, and delicious. More times than not, that desire drives you to make poor choices. Turning to fast, processed, refined foods, you may attian the convenience and the flavor you seek but the choices made are nearly always short on the nutritonal scale. It doesn’t have to…
An Element for a Happy Easter: A Decadent, Still Healthy, Coconut Mousse Pie
Happy Easter! Pie? Healthy? How on earth can those two words be used in the same statement? Well, they can. Stay with me, I promise I have not lost my mind. This pie, made with the freshest, most naturally pure ingredients is in fact a healthy way to indulge this Easter weekend. Keep in mind…
The Forbidden Fruit of the Testicle Tree
It is interesting to discover the origin of names. In this case, the name avocado comes from an Aztec word that means “testicle tree” because the green, roundish fruits grow in pairs. What an interesting mental picture, right? The Aztecs certainly had a way with words. I LOVE avocados! Yet for years I avoided them…
Snack #6: A Deliciously Nutritious Baked Apple with Feta
Day 6 has arrived and it features a delightfully decadent but nutritious treat; Baked Apple with Feta. YUM!!! Usually thought of as a dessert, Baked Apples can easily become a smart, healthy addition to your nutritional strategy. It’s all about the ingredients! First, it is mandatory to begin with the freshest, most pure, natural,…
Snack #4: Tuna Salad
We are on day 4 of our snack series and the topic of discussion is Tuna Salad. I love tuna. It is a quick, simple and nutritious ingredient that offers tremendous diversity to suit nearly every pallette. It is packed with protein and omega 3′s fatty acids EPA and DHA, protein, potassium, selenium, and vitamin…
Snack #3: Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich
It is day 3 of our Snack series. So far, we have enjoyed Sweet Potato Chips, and a Greek Yogurt Parfait. Today, the menu calls fora decadent treat; Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich!! I’m hungry thinking about it. How about you? You’ll need: 1 banana, sliced in half then lengthwise to make 4 slices 2…
Snack #2: Greek Yogurt Parfait
It is day 2 of our Healthy Snacks series. As I stated in the first day’s post, snacks are thought of as evil, diet killers. But the contrary is true. In my opinion, experience and training, they are essential elements in our nutritional and wellness strategy. Of course, making smart choices is crucial. A bag…
Spicy Sweet Potato Chips
Snacks! Many think that a snack between meals is bad for you. Actually the reverse is true. Snacks help stabilize your blood sugar, fuel you fat burning metabolism and provide sustained energy throughout the day. BUT…need I say it? They must be healthy snacks. Ok, so I’ve taken all the joy out of your mid…
