I was craving chicken salad the other day but I always feel that store bought chicken salad never really tastes that great and can be loaded with too much sodium and mayo and other not-so-good-for-you ingredients. So instead, I made some homemade chicken salad that hit the spot, is healthy, and is easy to make! Print Healthy…
Beef and Vegetable Stuffed Pumpkins
I found some great sugar pumpkins at the farmer’s market and wanted to use them as part of a main dish. I was also craving some lean beef so I thought why not cook the two together and utilize the pumpkin itself to hold the beef (with some veggies too of course!)- that is how…
White Turkey Chili
This turkey chili is healthy, hearty and tasty. The lack of tomatoes in this recipe also helps reduce the chance of getting heart burn! Print White Turkey Chili Recipe type: Chili Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 lb. 94% Lean Ground Turkey 1.5 tbsp. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 1 Large Yellow Onion, diced 2 Medium Zucchini, diced 3 Large…
Stuffed Acorn Squash
Fall is here and that means acorn squash is in season. Try this recipe for a healthy filling meal that tastes just as good when you heat it up the next day. Print Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe type: Main Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 Medium Acorn Squash ½ c. Wild Rice ½ lb. White Meat Ground Turkey ¼ c….
Pan Seared Scallops and Sauteed Swiss Chard with Bacon
Scallop and sauteed vegetable recipes sometimes call for a lot of butter or oil, but this recipe doesn’t! This is a great meal for when you are craving something a bit more filling but not so fattening. Print Pan Seared Scallops and Sauteed Swiss Chard with Bacon Recipe type: Main Cuisine: Seafood Serves: 2-3 Ingredients 6 Large Scallops…
Simple Cod and Sweet Potato Mash
Cod is a fish that has a light buttery type of flavor and so you really do not need to put much of anything on it. With this easy recipe, you just cook the fish on a pan with some olive oil and you get a delicious and healthy meal. Print Simple Cod and Sweet Potato…
Lean Cheeseburger on a Wheat Belly Biscuit
Warm weather brings BBQs, which can jeopardize your healthy eating, but you don’t have to miss out on those juicy delicious burgers. You can enjoy a “lean” burger that does not sacrifice any flavor! This recipe uses lean ground sirloin and, instead of high carb burger buns, you eat your burger on top of a “What…
Pork Carnitas Lettuce Tacos
A healthy take on pork tacos, and it still tastes delicious! These tacos use our Healthier Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas recipe for the pork. Print Pork Carnitas Lettuce Tacos Recipe type: Main Cuisine: Taco Serves: 10 Ingredients Pork Carnitas 1 Head of Butter Lettuce 1 Avocado Pico De Gallo – store bought (whole foods makes a great…
Healthier Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
This pork carnitas recipe uses pork loin, instead of the usual pork shoulder, cutting down on fat and calories. 4.7 from 3 reviews Print Healthier Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas Recipe type: Main Serves: 5-6 Ingredients 2.5 -3 lbs Pork Loin (this is a leaner cut than the usual pork shoulder) 4 c. Low Sodium Chicken Broth…
Shrimp, Squid and Asparagus Noodles
This is a great seafood pasta recipe that isn’t so bad for you. You get veggies, and a good amount of lean protein in this dish. It also uses yolk free egg noodles to cut down on the cholesterol and fat. Print Shrimp, Squid and Asparagus Noodles Recipe type: Main Cuisine: Seafood Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 lb….