March 30, 2022

Chickpea and Red Lentil Pasta Salad

Chickpea and Red Lentil Pasta Salad 10 Servings Ingredients Pasta Salad 4 oz chickpea rotini pasta (I used Banza brand) 4 oz red lentil rotini pasta (I used Barilla brand) 2 cups diced English cucumber 2 cups halved grape tomatoes 1⁄2 cup thin red onion slices a small red onion 2 oz crumbled feta cheese handful fresh basil, […]
March 29, 2022

Carbohydrates Are Part of a Healthy Eating Pattern

Carbohydrates Are Part of a Healthy Eating Pattern What are carbohydrates? Carbohydrates are one of the three types of macronutrients that your body uses in the largest amounts. The other two macronutrients are protein and fat. Most carbohydrates occur naturally in plant-based foods such as grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds and milk. Food manufacturers often add carbohydrates […]
March 15, 2022

Thai Peanut and Quinoa Salad

Thai Peanut and Quinoa Salad 4 Servings Ingredients Salad2.25 cup cooked and cooled quinoa (3/4 cup uncooked quinoa cooked with 1.5 cups water or low sodium broth)2 cups shredded purple cabbage 1 cup grated carrot1 cup thinly sliced snow peas or sugar snap peas1/2 cup chopped cilantro1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions1/4 cup chopped dry-roasted and lightly salted […]
March 6, 2022

Low Fat Fudge Brownies

Low Fat Fudge Brownies 12 Servings Ingredients 3/4 cup oat flour1/3 cup unsweetened Dutch processed cocoa powder1/2 cup sugar3 Tbsp instant nonfat dry milk powder1/2 tsp baking soda2 large eggs1/4 cup chocolate syrup1 Tbsp water2 tsp vanilla Directions 1. Place oat flour, cocoa, sugar, milk powder and baking soda in a medium bowl and mix well.2. Add the […]
February 27, 2022

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Lemon and Cranberries

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Lemon and Cranberries 4 Servings Ingredients 20 oz. whole brussels sprouts (approximately 6 cups whole or 8 cups shaved) 4 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon olive oil2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1/4 cup grated parmesan cheeseSalt and pepper to taste1/2 cup less sugar dried cranberries Directions 1. Shave/shred Brussel sprouts by removing the tough outer leaves, […]
February 22, 2022

Focusing On Health and Enjoying the Journey

Focusing on Health and Enjoying the Journey Many people have a number on the scale that they would like to see. But for many this number may be unrealistic as well as unnecessary to reach in order to be healthy. It can be discouraging to be losing weight more slowly than you would like. However, by focusing on […]
February 20, 2022

Quinoa and Lentil Tacos

Quinoa and Lentil Tacos 8 Servings Ingredients 6 mushrooms, diced3 cloves garlic, minced2 Tbsp canola oil1 Tbsp cumin2 tsp chili powder1/2 tsp onion powder1/2 tsp smoked paprika1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp ground black pepper2 cups cooked lentils2 cups cooked quinoa16 corn tortillas (4.5 inch) Directions 1. Add oil to a large skillet and heat over medium heat. Add mushrooms […]
February 6, 2022

Lentil and Chickpea Stew

Lentil and Chickpea Stew 8 Servings Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 cans (15 ounces each) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed 3 teaspoons smoked paprika 4 cups vegetable broth 38 ounces no-salt-added tomato sauce (2-15 oz […]
January 25, 2022

Fiber: Essential For Health

Fiber: Essential For Health What is fiber and why is it important? Fiber includes the parts of plant foods that your body can’t digest or absorb. Most fiber passes through your GI tract to your colon where it feeds gut bacteria leading to a healthier gut and other health benefits such as better immune system function and less […]