Inside: This easy vegan mushroom risotto recipe pairs together walnuts, seasonings, and spices for a family favorite that can be made in minutes. Have you hopped on the plant-based eating wagon? You aren’t alone. This isn’t just a trendy topic or another diet craze, transitioning to a diet that is rich in plant-based foods […]
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The Best Christmas Cookie for EVERY Diet Plan
Maybe it’s just me, but when the holidays role around I tend to have two things on my mind: finding the perfect present for everyone on my list and cookies! But what if you are on a restricted diet (for whatever reason)? Does that mean you can’t enjoy a Christmas cookie? Absolutely not! As […]
10 Reasons & Ways to Eat Watermelon
Did you know that August is watermelon month? Regardless of what the calendar says, anytime is a good time to incorporate this refreshing fruit. Discover 10 reasons and ways to eat watermelon at any meal. No doubt, you’ll want to take note of these watermelon recipes with something to please each member of the family. […]
3 Ways to Reduce Added Sugar in Dessert Recipes
If you are working to manage diabetes, you have probably wondered how you can satisfy your sweet tooth without sugar. Is there really a way you can curb that sweet tooth without seeing your own blood sugar skyrocket? The answer is, absolutely, yes! You just have to know how to make small, simple tweaks to […]
How to Stay on Track with Your Carb Conscious Meal Plan
Whether you are watching your carb intake to keep diabetes in check or just feel better following a low carbohydrate diet, you can stick to your carb conscious meal plan without sacrificing flavor. This post was created in partnership with Dannon Light & Fit. I have been compensated for my time commitment. However, my opinions […]
Boost Heart Health with the Strawberry Banana Sweetheart Smoothie
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and if you are like me, I’m sure you find those boxes of chocolates and little conversation heart candies incredibly tempting. There’s no reason to avoid Valentine’s Day treats all the time, but you also don’t want to have them every day. With February being National Heart, I […]
Why You Should Fill Your Plate with Pulses This Holiday Season
This month is just flying by – I can’t believe we are already full swing into holiday season. With so much focus on Thanksgiving in a few days, I wanted to make sure that we don’t forget to recognize that November is also National Diabetes Month. It may sound crazy to focus on diabetes in […]
Raw Vegan Cookie Dough Bites
One of my favorite memories as a kid was making cookies during the holidays. Sure, the quality family time was part of the reason, but there was another reason too. I always got to lick the bowl! And – OMG – I love cookie dough. Yes… before you email me to tell me the risks… […]
Summer Berry Smoothie that Blasts Belly Fat
I refuse to believe summer is winding down. It just doesn’t seem possible that September is almost here. I feel like the warm weather just got here! To help hold onto summer as long as possible, I decided to recreate one of my all time favorite smoothies from my book Belly Fat Diet For Dummies– the stress […]
Tex-Mex Salad Goes Whole-Grain With Flatout® Flatbread Bowl!
Delicious Healthy Twist Only 10 Weight Watchers® SmartPoints® value per serving It may not seem like it on the outside, but sometimes I just dread family dinners. Don’t get me wrong, I love sitting down and eating together as a family. Gathering around the table to talk (or listen to the baby babble away) is […]