Chicken? Crunchy? Delicious? Healthy? Easy? Yes please! As a child, one of my favorite things to get when I went out to eat was chicken nuggets. As an adult, not much has changed except that now I call them chicken tenders or chicken fingers. Well, there’s just one more thing that’s changed. Over the past […]
If you haven’t already tried a gluten-free item or two, you might be living under a rock. Gluten-free is a buzzword that has been thrown around for the past few years and one that has even made its way into the political sphere. The truth is, for most of us, that’s all it is – […]
The most challenging part of maintaining a paleo diet can be keeping variety in what you eat. Paleo diets emphasize eating more simply – paleo recipes don’t have a lot of flash because you want to use basic healthy ingredients to get the nutrients you need. It’s all about balance. But here comes fall, with […]
If you’ve taken to the internet this summer to research lighter meals, chances are you’ve come across paleo diet recipes. The paleo diet has grown in popularity over the past few years among those looking to lose weight and eat fewer processed foods. Whether you’re already following the paleo diet plan, or are looking for […]
Few things are more comforting than sweet, flavorful Chinese food. Do you wish there was a way to enjoy it without worrying about how many calories you’re consuming? We might be able to help. We developed a recipe for crab rangoons that lighten up this dish, so you don’t have to fee as guilty for […]
Even though it’s still cold outside, the beginning of March signifies the beginning of springtime. Spring is often associated with the color green, a fresh feeling and a brand new start. With that being said, it’s fitting that March also marks the start of National Nutrition Month, since nutrition is often associated with the same […]
We know when we see a good thing. When we saw Averie Sunshine’s 110-Calorie Mozzarella Sticks, we knew she was onto something great. She took a traditionally deep-fried appetizer, eliminated the frying component, replaced the breading with an egg roll wrapper, and replaced regular mozzarella cheese with low-calorie mozzarella cheese. Genius, right? We were so […]
We all know the hardest part about dieting, losing weight, and sticking with our New Year’s resolutions is resisting temptations like mashed potatoes and gravy, fried chicken, and our favorite chocolate cake. What know that so many lightened versions of these recipes don’t really satisfy the urge, forcing you (more often than not) to just […]
When Jessica Simpson gave birth to her son, Ace, in June 2013–just a little more than a year after delivering daughter Maxwell–it was time to get serious about eating healthy and shedding the extra pounds she had put on following two consecutive pregnancies. After bidding a fond farewell to some of her favorite snacks and […]
On November 13, I attended a cooking class at cookware giant Sur La Table. The topic: Vegetarian dishes. Our fearless leader, teacher, and chef/owner at Sweet Cassava, Susan Taves, led our group of eight down an unforgettable path of new discoveries, interesting factoids about food and the world of professional cooking, and best of all […]
