You’ve heard the old joke before – who is the bravest person in the history of the world? Probably the first person who ever drank milk. Someone who pointed at the underside of a cow and said “You see that? I’m going to grab THAT… and whatever comes out? I’m going to drink it.” Well, he or she might not qualify as “brave” but I give massive creativity points to the first person who was draining off a can of…
Panna Cotta is a traditional Italian dessert of sweetened cooked cream, stiffened with gelatin. So, making a version devoid of any cream might seem to be a bit of a cheat, but since my version still eats good, and dramatically cuts down on the fat and calories, I think most people won’t mind too much. This recipe is for a Strawberry Panna Cotta, which comes in at just 77 calories per serving. I’ve also included a Chocolate Nut Crumble topping…
So many so-called “healthy” entrees are spoiled by deceptively high calorie sauces and marinades, hiding several hundreds of calories of fats and carbs in just a few tablespoons. This Cilantro Lime Sauce is one answer to that. Coming it at a mere 16 calories per 1/4 lb serving of protein, it’s great on turkey tips, chicken or any white fish. And best yet, it it has only five simple ingredients and takes minutes to make! The “Why” Behind the Recipe…
If you’re overweight, the commercial diet industry would have you believe that there are only two choices. Either continue to eat only for today’s pleasure (“carpe oreos”) and pay for that the future, or follow one of their strict diet plans which will lead to the fulfillment of all your dreams. This is a false dichotomy. In reality, not only are neither of these options realistic, but there is a third, unmentioned path to eating healthy and losing weight. However,…
Whether you grew up calling them Almond Cookies, Soft Amaretti, Chewy Amaretti, or just plain Amaretti — if you ever faced down a tray of holiday Italian cookies, odds are these were your favorites. Crunchy on the outside, but soft on the inside, these almond flavored treats (a distant relative of the French Macaroon, it seems) were normally topped with a Maraschino cherry, or, on more boring occasions, with an almond. Those familiar with my overnight oats recipes know that…
My version of Maraschino Cherries will not qualify as a “health” food, but I share them because I created this recipe to replace the overly-processed chemical-filled version available on the commercial market. Part of mindful eating is paying attention to what is on every spoon or fork you put in your mouth. In that way, this much simpler replacement for commercial Maraschino Cherries fits in nicely with the concept of making small changes to the way you think about your…
Trying to eat more mindfully does not mean sacrificing your favorite foods and especially not your favorite flavors and textures. In fact, I believe that you need to “Eat Happy” to be successful in a long-term weight loss program. When it comes to eating happy, how can you not love the idea of S’mores for breakfast? Chocolate, graham crackers and marshmallows all with the filling goodness of oatmeal is a great way to start your day! All for fewer than…
On July 4, 1976, Congress voted to ratify the text of the Declaration of Independence. While our system of government has been pushed near its breaking point of late, it’s still the gold standard the world-over for how a free nation protects and encourages its citizens. Why mention this on a blog dedicated to mindful eating and weight loss? Is it merely because we just celebrated the July 4th weekend? Or because I finally watched Hamilton on Disney+? No, and…
Every so often along your weight loss journey, you discover a new food item which makes you wonder how you ever lived without it. I’ve been asking myself just that exact question since I put together this recipe for Chocolate PB Energy Balls. This 73-calorie treat hits a sweet spot that other items miss. It’s a sweet treat, but it’s also healthy and low calorie, and at the same time it’s full of ingredients designed to make it satisfy not…
I hesitate to categorize these Blueberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars as a healthy treat. Not because they aren’t healthy. At just over 140 calories per bar, these vegan treats are sweetened with light brown sugar and maple syrup (NO granulated sugar) and full of great ingredients like oats and Chia seeds, and use no oils of any kind. No, the reason I hesitate to call them “healthy” is because they’re really delicious and easy to make, and often the “healthy” tag…