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...]
Favorite Easy Quesadillas Recipe
I'm staying positive and using some my extra time at home trying new recipes. I really liked how these easy quesadiilas were crispy in such a short time with just a little bit of oil. The ingredients are things I usually have on hand and they tasted great. I serve it with salad or baby carrots. I love eating healthy food and making it easy for my husband Bob to get what he needs. But do I love cooking? Not so much. I want quick and easy recipes so I have time to be active, relax, and still go to bed early. That's my new plan for being productive AND healthy. I really like the recipes in … [Read more...]
Cavatappi with Spinach, Beans, and Asiago Cheese Recipe
Today I'm sharing a recipe that has been a family favorite since 2007, Cavatappi with Spinach, Beans, and Asiago Cheese. It's so easy and quick which is why I love it. My hubby and kid simply love the taste. Of course, if it wasn't healthy it wouldn't be a recipe I use regularly for years. Now, to be sure, I occasionally make "not so healthy but delicious" recipes for special occasions, (like the lemon bars I made for Easter). I almost always cook healthy at home where I have control of the environment so that our overall diet ends up being "good enough" (adequate in protein, fruits, … [Read more...]
Neily’s Rockin’ Health Trail Mix Recipe
For a healthy afternoon snack or your next road trip, try Neily’s Rockin’ Health Trail Mix Recipe. Although this Trail Mix does not need to be refrigerated, I like to store in fridge or freezer because it tastes great cold! Yes, I do use salted sunflower seeds. It adds negligible sodium yet adds a nice sweet and salty taste. Recipe by Jennifer Neily, MS, RDN. Ingredients: 4 cups Kashi GOLEAN Original cereal 2 cups dried cranberries 1 cup almonds, slivered, sliced or coarsely chopped 1 cup walnuts, coarsely … [Read more...]
Golden Milk Latte with Almond Milk and Almond Butter Recipe
Treat yourself with a cup of Golden Milk Latte with Almond Milk and Almond Butter, a mood-boosting, energy-enhancing wonder drink. This latte is perfect as an afternoon spicy pick-me-up or chilled for pre/post exercise drink. Serves: 1 Ingredients: 8 ounces unsweetened almond milk 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Pinch of black pepper 1 teaspoon honey 1 tablespoon almond butter Preparation: Add almond milk, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger and black pepper to a stovetop pan. Heat on low for 3 … [Read more...]
