During the holidays, it is easy to over indulge. With a few healthy swaps, you can enjoy all the fixin's and a still have a nutritious holiday season! Check out the food swaps below. They'll save you calories, reduce fat, and add make your meals more healthy. The best part is, they still taste great!… Continue reading Holiday Food Swaps // Maple Pecan Granola
Hard or easy? Which way do you like to do things? When it comes to the Thanksgiving turkey, you might be looking for the easiest way to get it done, or you might want to give yourself a little challenge. No matter what you choose, foodsafety.gov has you covered! From roasting, to grilling, to frying, they'll… Continue reading Hard or Easy? // Turkey Talk Booklet // Roasted Turkey Breast
In the nutrition world we talk about all things in moderation. If we enjoy ourselves and indulge on Thanksgiving, that's moderation, right? After all, it is just one day out of 365. But tell me what happens after Thanksgiving? Do you hop right back on the nutrition bandwagon? Or do you falter on and off… Continue reading Healthy Holiday Checklist // Winter Goddess Salad
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season will soon be here. Have you thought about how you will maintain healthy habits through it all? One of the biggest challenges may be the meals you eat away from home. Whether it is office, family, or neighborhood parties, or eating out while you are doing your… Continue reading It’s Party Time! // Cinnamon Bread
Do you have your costume ready? Halloween is less than two weeks away! You might have tricks and treats on your mind, but don't throw nutrition out the window. Take a minute now to plan some healthy halloween ideas. Planning ahead will help keep you on track once the big day comes. Here are some… Continue reading Tricks and Treats // Pumpkin Pie Dip
Easter weekend is upon us. Do you ever ask yourself, what will I ever do with all these leftover eggs? I found myself asking this question just this morning, as I dyed eggs with my kids. It seems such a waste to not use them up. In preparation for the leftovers, I dug up some of my… Continue reading Happy Hunting! // Ideas For Leftover Eggs
The whirlwind of the holiday season is here. Thanksgiving has come and gone and Christmas will be here before we know it. All the hustle and bustle can make it difficult to stay on top of your nutrition game. The time is now to make a plan to beat the bulge. Here are five of… Continue reading Eat What You Love and Leave What You Like // Blueberry Cookies
Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, oh my! Thanksgiving dinner often leaves lots of leftovers. In fact, I cook a little extra just so I can enjoy the leftovers! After a day or two, the novelty has usually worn off and I'm ready for something new. To prevent food waste, it's a good idea to have some… Continue reading Leftoverpallooza // Mashed Potato Turkey Bites and More!
When you think of sweet potatoes, what comes to mind? For many it may be the traditional holiday recipe, piled high with marshmallows and sugar. As tasty as that might be, there are so many other, more healthy, ways to enjoy sweet potatoes. I wanted to share a new recipe with you this week so I… Continue reading Try Something New // Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole
The holidays are quickly approaching. Is having a healthy holiday season on the top of your list? You might be thinking, It's the holidays. What's the big deal? I can indulge just a little. The problem doesn't lie in indulging just a little. A problem arises when our little indulgences become more and more frequent.… Continue reading Healthy Holidays // Apple Cranberry Crisp
All Hallows Eve will soon be upon us. If the thought of all those Halloween treats makes you a little scared, be sure to have healthy snacks ready to go. Set them out as you prepare for your spooky night. With healthy snacks in sight, all the goblins and ghouls are sure to fill up on… Continue reading Healthy Halloween // Snack Ideas
You might be surprised to find out that the average amount of calories consumed per person on Thanksgiving day is 4500. That's 2500 calories more than the average person should consume in one day! Although one high calorie day may not seem like that big of a deal, think about how many get togethers and… Continue reading MyPlate Holiday Makeover // Cinnamon Apple Chips
Along with a happy Halloween, we want you to have a healthy Halloween! Don't forget to add healthy snacks in with the other sweets and treats of the season. Making a healthy Halloween snack is really simple with just a few supplies and ingredients. Today I'll show you how to make three different Halloween snacks: Orange Pumpkins,… Continue reading Healthy Halloween // Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
