I grew up sandwiches. I don’t say this lightly. I would turn anything into a sandwich by slapping it between two dense pieces of white bread from steak to spaghetti & meatballs to mayonnaise sandwiches. Yep, just mayo. My parents were divorced and mom worked late so it was fast food or fast sandwiches. more »
My friend’s mom makes the most tender and flavorful classic sausage and peppers I’ve ever had. I love the dish but don’t always want to serve my family such a high fat meal so here is my healthy variation that still has great taste while increasing nutrition and decreasing calories. The last time I made it I served it over pre-made frozen brown rice that I microwaved. You can also serve it in crusty whole wheat Portuguese rolls. The secret is not to overcook the sausage and slice it very thin after browning. more »
A club member told me about this harvest grain blend from Traders Joe’s and my family loved it. Just 15 minutes to make, throw in some defrosted turkey meatballs and parmesan cheese and you have a healthy meal everyone should give the thumbs up to. The Israeli couscous is larger and has a great mouth feel compared to traditional couscous. more »
In my opinion there’s nothing like a top quality beef burger. However, sometimes I like a burger without all the calories. That’s when I turn to my repertoire of turkey burger recipes. This one was inspired by a trip to the grocery store, seeing a bbq turkey burger, and improving on the recipe. Skip the bun (save 200 cals) and serve with your favorite vegetable, salad and/or sweet potato, (see below).
Nutrition: 4 oz = 175 cals
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Recipe:
Preheat grill to medium/high heat. Mix the ground turkey with all of the ingredients and form into patties. Place on hot grill for 5 minutes then turn over. Brush with barbecue sauce, let cook for 5 minutes then turn over again. Baste burgers again, let cook for another 5 minutes and remove from heat and serve. See serving suggestion below.
You can tell just by the color of beets that they are packed with nutrition and flavor. You couldn’t pay me to try them as a kid. But we parents are smarter now. We ask our kids what they love to do most, then tell them how these foods will help them to that end. We don’t just say, ” Eat your beets because they’re healthy”. That doesn’t mean much to a kid, or even adults. Beets are great because they provide antioxidants, anti-inflamatory, fiber and help detoxify, which helps fight cancer and other diseases.
Nutrition: 1 cup = 100 cals
Ingredients:
Recipe:
Take beets out of package and slice, and place in bowl. Slice tomatoes in half and place in bowl. Sprinkle some cheese and dress with balsamic vinegar and oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper as desired.
Hint- Buy a very good quality balsamic vinegar from a gourmet food store. It’s worth the money because you only need a tsp to experience the thick, sweet flavor. It’s a world apart from regular balsamic vinegar.
Love the taste of bacon but not the calories? If you love BLTs try this version made with turkey bacon and avocado instead of pork bacon and mayonnaise. When you bite into it, don’t think, “this doesn’t taste like bacon!”, because it won’t. This recipe isn’t about that taste. It’s about balancing taste with health and being happy with the compromise. Save the “real” bacon” for once in a while occasions. You’ll save 275 calories with this recipe! This is perfect to pack for lunch, for the kids and or a quick dinner.
Nutriton: 325 calories as prepared. Traditional = 600 calories
Ingredients:
Recipe
Cook turkey bacon until crisp. Slice tomatoes and avocados and prepare lettuce. Toast sandwich thins and place ingredients on bread. Bon appetit.
All summer long I grill chicken or fish and place it over a fresh salad. There are endless variations and this recipe can be prepared with what you probably already have in your refrigerator. For a vegetarian alternative: substitute chicken with beans or tofu. You can also use salmon for the chicken. As always, buy organic food whenever possible. It does make a health difference. more »
Wild salmon is one of the healthiest foods we can eat due to it’s great source of omega 3 fatty acids that help fight cancer, heart disease and many other ailments. Here’s a recipe that’s fast and perfect for summer grilling. When eating out look for grilled salmon to add to a lunch salad and as an entree for dinner. You can serve this dish as an entree or over a fresh salad. When ordering or buying salmon always ask for wild, it’s the healthiest.
