With all of the hype surrounding keto and paleo diets, I'd just like to put it out there that my plans to go on a low-carb diet are....nonexistent! Truth be told, I love carbs & think I'd be super unhappy on a diet that cuts most of them out and makes rules on which healthy ones I can and can't eat. Don't get me wrong, I have no problem eating low-carb meals, and I've created a bunch of tasty recipes for freelance work lately. But healthy carbs are my friend! Carbs provide our bodies with energy to live active lifestyles, keep our minds sharp and boost our moods. Fruits, veggies, beans, and whole grains are a big part of my diet. I love dinners full of veggies and healthy grains. Enter today's recipe: Italian stuffed peppers. This recipe is an updated, upgraded version of one that ... [Read More]
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Italian Spaghetti Squash Casserole {gf}
Hi friends! How was your weekend? Highlights of my days off were visiting Temecula wine country with my cousin on Saturday, who visited for the afternoon to spend some time with me... ...and watching the NY Giants beat the Philadelphia Eagles (good for this Giants fan, and much to the dismay of my Eagles' fan husband) + practicing some yoga on the beach on Sunday. And I'm feeling very antsy about tomorrow's election. During this election season, I thought I'd do a post about where each candidate stands when it comes to women's + health issues, but it became so glaringly obvious to me which one should become president and which one is idiotic beyond belief, I decided there was little need to write that type of post. It probably isn't hard to guess which side I'm on in this ... [Read More]
Oo-la-la! French Onion Soup
Unfortunately, I have a bad sore throat going on. And what do I enjoy when my throat is feeling funky? Tea, ice cream, throat drops and soup. For dinner tonight, I resisted the urge to eat ice cream as my meal and tried making a recipe for French onion soup that I found in Fitness magazine. I'm so glad that I did because this soup came out so yummy! Here are the ways this recipe is healthier for you than what you'll find at most restaurants: - The traditional cheese used is Gruyere; use Swiss or Provolone instead to reduce fat - Calls for wheat bread instead of the typical white bread - Uses a lot less butter than usual French onion soup recipes French Onion Soup Makes 2 servings. 1 TSP butter 1 1/2- 2 large onions, thinly sliced (I think 1 1/2 was plenty but if ... [Read More]