Archive for June, 2008

Patriotic Trifle

Posted on June 30, 2008. Filed under: Desserts, Healthy Recipes |

Prep Time: 30 min
Total Time: 1 hr 30 min
Makes: 16 servings, about 2/3 cup each
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups cold fat-free milk
1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Fat Free Sugar Free Instant Reduced Calorie Pudding & Pie Filling
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
1 pkg. (13 oz.) angel food cake, cut into 1/2-inch [...]

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Organic or Not?

Posted on June 25, 2008. Filed under: Organic Living |

At some point in my trek to a healthier lifestyle, I will have to give up some of the “pleasure foods” (chips, cookies, etc.) that many people have grown to love. Adapting to a whole new way of eating can be intimidating, especially in your first couple trips to the grocery store and two kids [...]

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Southwestern-Stuffed Turkey Burgers

Posted on June 23, 2008. Filed under: Healthy Recipes, Main Dishes |

This is a twist on the good ol’ burger, perfect for your July 4th cook-out!
 
Ingredients  

1-1/2 lb. 93% lean ground turkey

1 pkt. (1.25 oz.) Taco Bell Home Originals Taco Seasoning Mix

1/4 cup Kraft Mayo Light Mayonnaise, divided

1/2 cup Kraft Natural 2% Milk Reduced Fat Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese Crumbles

1/4 cup Taco Bell Home Originals Salsa, [...]

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Fruits: Contemporary vs. Old-Fashioned

Posted on June 18, 2008. Filed under: Healthy Foods |

It’s safe to say that most people know to stick to fruits and vegetables when looking for a healthy snack. Children are constantly encouraged to substitute “junk foods” with healthier alternatives while adults watch their weight by selectively snacking on berries, nuts, and seeds. However, a new wave of “hip” fruits gives weight watchers, health [...]

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Grilled Portobellos with Garlicky Herbed Bean Salad

Posted on June 16, 2008. Filed under: Healthy Recipes, Main Dishes |

Ingredients

2 Tbsp olive oil, divided

1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

4 large Portobello mushroom(s), remove, mince and reserve stems

1/2 medium sweet red pepper(s)

1/2 medium yellow pepper(s)

1 sprays cooking spray

1 1/2 cup canned white beans, drained and rinsed

1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

3 medium garlic clove(s), finely minced (or to taste) [...]

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Welcome to the Wellness Report

Posted on June 11, 2008. Filed under: Uncategorized |

Bathing suit season is here! And yet once again, I have put off my weight loss goals, ambitions and plans that I set for myself almost 6 months ago. Would you believe my husband actually has his BS in Exercise Physiology and a Master’s in Nutrition? You would think with the resources I have available [...]

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