Based on the popularity of my easy popsicle recipes, especially the Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Pop, I am guessing that you guys like to indulge in "pseudo-decadent" treats. Sticking to my current diet of 30% carbs, 40% protein, and 30% fats would be much more difficult for me if I didn't have some tasty treats to enjoy. (I'm cutting some fat before we go on vacation. I … [Read more...]
Last Minute Potluck Dish: Easy Chili Mac
It can't just happen to me. I get a last minute invite to a barbecue (this happens a lot in a large family where everyone assumes everyone else already knows we're getting together). Life happens and it slips my mind. Either way, I find myself scrambling at the last minute to whip up a last minute potluck dish to bring to a gathering. I love quick and easy recipes so even … [Read more...]
15 Amazing Strawberry Recipes
Every day after school my kids race to the refrigerator and snack on fresh strawberries. They love them and I let them eat as much as they want because they are chock full of vitamin C and antioxidants. I can barely keep the fridge stocked with the fruit. In fact, I keep pints in the fridge and a bag or two of frozen strawberries in the freezer. Each year we drive an hour … [Read more...]
Have a healthier Cinco de Mayo with Fish Tacos
[dropshadowbox align="none" width="745px" height="" background_color="#ffffff" border_width="1" border_color="#dddddd" ][/dropshadowbox] I love Mexican food. Especially the cheese, which my husband and my health conscious friend call, "the devil." Cheese belongs on beef, ground turkey, steak, and chicken tacos in my opinion! But it is getting rather close to the summer and … [Read more...]
Easy Popsicle Recipe: Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Popsicles
Sweets, oh glorious sweets. They derail my weight loss efforts every time. Most of my easy popsicle recipes are made with my kids in mind but there is one popsicle that I like to make just for me. I usually go to the gym around lunch time. I like it when there are less people there so that I can get in and get my workout done without having to wait on machines. Lately, … [Read more...]