Bitty Beet Side Salad

Here is a great recipe for an ‘Itty Bitty’ side salad.  This dish pairs well with any fish- I enjoy this salad with my parchment baked halibut fillets. Ingredients 3 Tbsp. olive oil 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 1/4 cup agave nectar 2 cups green beans, cooked whole 1 zucchini, sliced 2 fresh beets, chopped … Continued

Product Review: Musselman’s Apple Sauce

A huge thank you to the folks over at Musselman’s for sending me a delicious package of their Healthy Picks Apple Sauce! Each flavor packs a healthy dose of fiber and calcium as well as antioxidants from tasty ‘Superfruits’ such as Pomegranate, Cupuacu and Acai Berry. Blue Pomegranate Apple Sauce This Blue Pomegranate flavor was … Continued

Almond-Banana Smoothies

These Almond-Banana Smoothies pack a nice dose of protein from the Greek yogurt and almond milk as well as a load of potassium from the bananas!  They’re a perfect way to cool off a hot summer day; I enjoy these chilly treats with my breakfast or as an afternoon treat.   Ingredients 2 large bananas … Continued

Baked Tuna Peppers

This recipe is easy to prepare and tastes delicious.  Simply fill a bell pepper with tuna salad and bake! Ingredients 4 Bell Peppers (Red, Yellow, Orange, Green) 1 can tuna 1/3 cup Greek yogurt 2 tbsp. hummus 1/4 cup shredded carrots 2 celery stalks (finely chopped) 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup crushed peanuts Dash of … Continued

More Snacks…

Just in time for the holiday weekend, my On-The-Go Snack List continues… I’m sure many of you are planning on hitting the road for the upcoming 4th of July holiday weekend, so I thought I’d share some more of my snack ideas with you…many of them are quick and easy to prepare and can be … Continued

Nifty Nut Butter Wrap

This is one of my clients’ favorite Go-To Snacks!  Bananas are not just a good source of B vitamins, they are low in sodium and contain Vitamin C and A as well as high levels of Iron and Potassium.  The natural fiber in bananas also contributes to numerous health benefits.  For instance, bananas contain Trypophan, … Continued

The Healthy Apple Dressing

This dressing is incredibly versatile and can be used over any dish over mixed salad greens or a grilled vegetables, tofu, fish and chicken. Ingredients 1/2 ripe avocado 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 tsp. lime juice 1 tsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. honey 3/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, … Continued

Summer Basmati Fruit Salad

A perfect appetizer, side dish or dessert…What a dish!   For an appetizer, simply create a spread of pitas, tortilla chips and crackers for dipping.  If using this recipe for a side dish, simply place into a serving dish and pair with your choice of protein.  For a tasty dessert, serve this fruit salad atop vanilla … Continued

Spinach with Pine Nuts and Cranberries

This is a perfect side dish to bring to your Summer BBQ…The sweet combination of fresh mango, dried cranberries,  spinach and agave nectar  will be the hit of the party! Ingredients 2 cups cooked spinach 4 tsp. pine nuts 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1 mango, peeled and chopped 2 Tbsp. orange zest 1/4 tsp. Nu-Salt 2 Tbsp. … Continued

Radish, Apple and Parsnip Salad

This cooling summertime salad is a perfect compliment to any meal.  Today for lunch I prepared this radish salad atop a mixture of leftover whole grains; brown rice and quinoa.  For a fresh dinner idea, this salad also pairs well alongside grilled tempeh or tuna steak. Ingredients Salad: 4 radishes, thinly sliced 4 parsnips, thinly sliced 2 … Continued