I wrote “good and quick” in my cook book on this Pork Tenderloin with Orange Marmalade Sauce recipe. That’s my signal to make this one again! This entire dish is made on the stovetop with just 7 ingredients. Pork tenderloin is a lean cut of pork, low in saturated fat, but full of flavor with this sauce. Even though this recipe has some added sugar with orange marmalade, 3 Tablespoons for a full recipe doesn’t add up to much per serving. I like to serve Pork Tenderloin with Orange Marmalade Sauce with couscous or rice, and broccoli, sautéed spinach, or asparagus (or any non-starchy … [Read more...]
Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe
For a quick and healthy dinner, try Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner. It’s so beautiful you can serve it to company. Salmon is ideal for getting Omega-3 fats, and this recipe has great flavor with very little salt. This recipe is ideal for people with diabetes, overweight/obesity, heart disease, and those who want to feel satisfied without getting too many calories. It's everything I want in recipe: great taste super easy really healthy fast cleanup It's from one of my most-used cookbooks, 30-Minute Heart Healthy Cookbook: Delicious Recipes for Easy Low-sodium Meals by Cheryl … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk About How Much Protein You Need in Your Diet
Let’s talk protein! Are you getting enough? How much do you need? Why should you care? Protein is a critical nutrient and people don’t pay enough attention to it. Nutrition is a science. Because of the massive amount of misinformation on the internet (usually spread by those who are either trying to sell a product or a political point of view) it can be confusing. Today I want to focus on protein and why you need it, how much is recommended and when to consume it. I want you informed and rocking your best health. Here are some common mistakes/misconceptions: 1. Protein is on a pedestal … [Read more...]
“Better Butter” Homemade Butter Recipe
Do you love the taste of butter? I sure do. The problem with butter is that it is high in saturated fat, the kind that can make your LDL (Low Down and Lousy)-cholesterol go up and clog your arteries. I work with people diabetes to make simple swaps to reduce their saturated fat intake. According to the CDC, people with diabetes are twice as likely to have heart disease or stroke that someone without diabetes. Limiting saturated fat can help to protect against cardiovascular disease. I like Cheryl Strachan's recipe for Better Butter. It still has a buttery taste but is "cut" with a heart … [Read more...]
Flexitarian Eating 101
Flexitarian eating style helps you reap the benefits of eating a plant-based diet, while still enjoying animal products in moderation. Vegetarians eliminate red meat, poultry, and fish, and vegans avoid all animal products including meat, fish, eggs, and dairy. A Flexitarian, however, does not follow strict rules or guidelines. Flexitarian Eating is a term coined in 2009 by registered dietitian nutritionist, Dawn Jackson Blanter, in her book Flexitarian Diet. Flexitarians follow a lifestyle based on these principles: Eat mostly plants. The base of the flexitarians meals consists … [Read more...]