It’s almost time to say goodbye to summer! I do love lots of things about the summer, but I also love the “new New Year” that September brings. One of the things I enjoyed a bunch with my kids while school was out this summer is what we’ve termed our “Summer Mango Mix-Up.” Sometimes we add […]
Mother’s Day Musings on Disinhibition
Through life experience as well as years of client consultations, I have learned there is so much more to food than just food. It’s a complex and emotional issue for many people, much beyond tastebuds, hunger and basic fuel. If you are struggling to maintain a healthy weight, even more emotions may come into play. […]
Going Gluten Free? Consider this first!
Though there is much interest in going gluten free, most people aren’t really sure what benefits to expect if they do make this drastic change in their diets. Initially, the gluten free diet was prescribed for those with celiac disease, a serious autoimmune disease that results in small intestine damage when gluten-containing foods are consumed. […]
Love, Running and Chocolate
Interesting trio, right? What do these 3 have to do with one another, on Valentine’s Day especially? Love is like a good run: I went for a run in our hilly neighborhood with my 9 year old this week (he was on his bike) and at about the 2 mile point, he’d had enough and […]
a New Meal favorite to start the New Year
This is a special meal to start the New Year off with a bang, and only takes about 30 minutes to prepare! Invite others over to start off your 2016 Countdown to Your Best Body with these recipes! You can find other recipes and tips, and many meals that are even more simple in the Best […]
Perfectly Filling Lettuce Wraps
Print Perfectly Filling Lettuce Wraps Author: Sohailla Disgby Serves: 4 Ingredients ½ cup quinoa, plain 1 cup water 2 medium tomatoes, diced 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped ½ cup green onion, chopped 1 avocado, cut into small chunks 3 oz feta cheese, tomato and basil flavored garlic powder, salt, & black pepper (or sparingly use a […]
Spice Encrusted Turkey Burger
Print Spice Encrusted Turkey Burger Author: Kim Beavers and Sohailla Digsby Recipe type: Special Occasion Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 20 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 pound ground turkey breast 1 Tablespoon mayonnaise (try the canola mayo) 1½ teaspoon olive oil; divided use ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped cooking spray oil […]
Easter Brunch Crepes
Print Easter Brunch Crepes Author: Kim Beavers, MS, RDN, CDE Recipe type: Special Occasion Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 25 mins Serves: 8 Ready to use crepes make this a breeze so you have more time to celebrate the special occasion! Ingredients 1 1⁄2 cup low fat cottage cheese (drained) 1⁄2 teaspoon […]
Best Muffin “4” You
Print Best Muffin “4” You Author: Sohailla Digsby, RD, LD Recipe type: Best Body Breakfast or “Strong Snack” Prep time: 25 mins Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 50 mins Serves: 18 Ingredients 1 cup Hogdson Mill® Multi Grain Cereal with Quinoa and Flax OR 1 cup Bob’s Red Mill® 7 grain cereal with Flax ¾ cup […]
Raspberry Power Parfait
Perfect for a no-sugar added breakfast that’s delicious, filling and full of powerful nutrients. Or eat just half of it for what I consider a mid-afternoon “Strong Snack”. A “Strong Snack” is a balanced mini-meal a couple of hours before supper that curbs your hunger so you don’t overeat in the evening. Make 1-5 days […]