Spaghetti Squash is currently in season and we couldn’t be happier about it. This canary-yellow gourd is packed with carotenoids (antioxidants) to make for a healthy choice as it serves for your dinner or a side dish. Once cooked, by … Continue reading
If you can’t find Dr. Woodbury in the office at Healthy Steps Therapeutic Lifestyle Center or the Bariatric Clinic, he may be tending to his gourmet garden. No mater what the season or climate, it is always exploding with seasonal fruits and vegetables. With the fruit … Continue reading
-Blog Post written by Lindsay Pasdera, MS RDN Have you heard of all these cook-at-home delivery boxes? Companies like Blue Apron, Hello Fresh, and Sun Basket will ship an insulated box to your door with the all ingredients needed … Continue reading
You may have heard how good legumes (dried beans and peas) are for you and how the protein and fiber in them can support weight management. Still, many people have a hard time eating a serving of legumes each day. … Continue reading
Good home cooking skills are very handy when it comes to healthy eating, but it is possible to eat well without Le Cordon Bleu training. I would encourage everyone to grow their cooking skills, either by dedicating one evening … Continue reading
My husband and I travelled to Italy last year, and of course, the food was amazing! Italian food can be very healthful too, like this delicious, high-protein Eggplant Parmigiana recipe. If you’re craving comfort food that’s weight-loss friendly, this … Continue reading
For dinner this evening I made a hearty lentil soup with some spinach and cilantro from my garden. I also added a side salad with a French vinaigrette to make it a complete and balanced meal. The salad was so … Continue reading
After a couple months of rainy weather I found some real treasures in my vegetable garden: cauliflower, broccoli, spinach, leeks, spring onions, fennel, carrots, lettuce and parsley in my herb garden. With my findings, I decided to make a … Continue reading
Idea # 6: Chicken Zucchini Poppers with homemade guacamole (Low Carb) These are so delicious! Get the RECIPE HERE! We recommend that you bake them, who wants to stand over a hot pan if they don’t have to!? To make homemade … Continue reading
Idea # 5 Green Minestrone with Roasted Chickpeas Sauté pancetta in a large stock pot, and set aside. Then add chopped onions and celery and sauté until they begin to soften (about 5 minutes). Add chopped fresh garlic … Continue reading
