Ingredients: Nuts: Almonds, walnuts, and cashews are great for protein and healthy fats. Seeds: Pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds add crunch and more nutrients. Dried Fruit: Choose low-sugar options like dried cranberries, apricots, or raisins for a natural energy boost. Whole Grains: Add whole-grain cereal or pretzels for extra fiber. Dark Chocolate: A few dark...

Fresh Spring Green Salad with Herbs

Ingredients For the Salmon: 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 garlic clove, minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Optional: fresh herbs (like dill or parsley), for garnish For the Roasted Vegetables: 1 cup cherry tomatoes 1 medium zucchini, sliced 1 red bell pepper, cut into...

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, peeled and diced 2 stalks celery, diced 1 small turnip, peeled and diced (optional) 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced 1 cup butternut squash, peeled and diced 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice 1 teaspoon dried...

No Bake Protein Balls Recipe These little morsels will keep you fueled for holiday errands, pick you up during that workday afternoon lull, and are the perfect combination of yummy and healthy for the holiday party treat table.     Ingredients: 1 cup of oats 2/3 cup coconut flakes 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 chocolate chips (get the mini) 1/3 cup...

The apple-cinnamon combo is one of my favorite fall flavors. Here’s an easy to whip, healthier apple-crumble recipe. This makes one big serving that you can share, or save the other half for the next day! Ingredients: -1 Fuji Apple, chopped (any kind of apple will work) -Cinnamon spice -Ginger spice -Nutmeg -Dash of salt -1/2 TBSP Coconut (melted)   For...

Makes a great lunch option and can be easily packed up to bring to work. Ingredients: Sauce    3 tbsp hoisin sauce    3 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce    3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce    2 tbsp sriracha (more or less to taste)    1 tsp sesame oil    2 tbsp olive/avocado or vegetable oil    1 tbsp...

A quick one pan meal perfect for this end of summer heat wave. Ingredients: For the shrimp: 2 tbs olive oil 1lb shrimp raw, peeled, and deviened 4 garlic gloves, minced Salt to taste 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes For the rice: 2 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth 1 cup jasmine rice Salt to taste 2 tbsp fresh lime juice 15oz black beans 1/2...

If you are looking for a simple way to batch cook for the week, one pan cooking is for you. What you need: 1 9x13 inch Pyrex glass baking dish (if you need more room to cook, a 9x9 Pyrex dish can handle the overflow) 1 package of boneless chicken thighs (approx. 6-8 thighs) 12-15 small potatoes  ½ pound baby carrots 1 medium zucchini 1 medium yellow...

With Cinco de Mayo coming up, here’s a healthier burrito bowl recipe you can easily whip up. I usually start with a pound of ground beef and a can of refried beans (I like Amy’s refried black beans), then eyeball everything else when I build my burrito.  Burrito Bowl 1 lb ground beef (or your preferred protein source) 1 can Amy’s refried black...