Big Game Snacks

With the Big Game coming up we do not have to deprive ourselves from yummy snacks. Here are 6 of my favorite Lean & Luscious game snacks that would be great for your football party!

1 Meal, 14 Ingredients, Under 360 Calories

With just 14 ingredients and under 360 calories you can make this healthy meal for your family!

Ingredient List

1.    1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2.    8-ounce can salt-free (or regular) tomato sauce
3.    Minced onion flakes
4.    Packet low-sodium instant beef-flavored broth mix
5.    Teaspoon garlic powder
6.    Margarine
7.    5-ounce package refrigerator biscuits
8.    Bottled fat-free Italian dressing
9.    Grated Parmesan cheese
10.  2 of cups mushrooms, thinly sliced
11.  Cups grape juice
12.  Sugar
13.  Unflavored gelatin
14.  Water

6 Recipes Under 150 Calories

I have compiled 6 of my favorite recipes that are under 150 Calories! They are so good that your whole family will enjoy them.

5 Tips for Salads and Dressings

The word “salad” doesn’t necessarily mean low in calories or fat. In fact, salads that are heavily-laden with creamy, oily dressings can contain more fat and calories than a piece of cake or pie. The following are 5 healthy tips for lowering the calories and fat in salads and salad dressings.

Holiday Party

Entertaining can be fun, and the food can be both delicious and healthy. Yes, there is a cocktail party life on a healthful eating plan! Here are some hints that will help you throw a fun and healthy holiday party.

7 Tips for Legumes

Legumes are also known as “beans”. They are the fruits or seeds from pod-bearing plants. They are low in fat and contain no cholesterol. And, in addition, they are very inexpensive.

8 Recipes under 300 Calories

During this time of year it is hard to watch our calories and waist lines. No need to worry, I have 8 delicious recipes under 300 calories for you to enjoy. After all, it's easy to live a lean & luscious lifestyle.

4 Lean and Luscious Thanksgiving Sides

Thanksgiving is around the corner and there are always those greasy, high-fat dishes on the table that make you feel guilty. Don’t feel grief during your Thanksgiving meal! These four Lean & Luscious Thanksgiving Sides will be sure to be at hit on your family’s table. Only you’ll know that they are low-fat.

5 Tips for Healthier Soups

There’s nothing like a bowl of hot soup to warm your bones and cheer your feelings. Here are five tips to make healthier soups.

7 Healthy Tips for Chicken

The versatility of chicken has made it a universal favorite, with almost every culture having its own traditional favorites. When buying chicken, the white meat is your best bet, because it is lower in fat than the dark meat. Below are seven more healthy tips for chicken.

Football Tailgate Recipes

The middle of football season is here, and we do not have to deprive ourselves from yummy, healthy snacks. Here are some of my favorite Lean & Luscious tailgate recipes that would be great for your tailgate!

6 Tips for Red Meat

Red meats contain more saturated fat and cholesterol then most other protein sources. Therefore, most health professionals recommend that you limit the amount of red meat that you consume. However, when you do eat meat, here are six tips that will help you choose leaner cuts and prepare them in more healthful ways.

 

Fall Family Favorites

Fall is my favorite time of year, and I love using seasonal produce in my recipes. These 3 recipes focus on fresh seasonal produce that your family will be sure to enjoy.

Decrease Childhood Obesity by Eating as a Family

A few weeks ago I was contacted by Tammy, from Healthline.com. She proposed reaching out to my readers as a guest blogger. After reading up about her organization, I had to say yes! Healthline Networks has realized the importance of delivering rich, easy-to-understand health information to help people make better decisions about their health. 

The following post is close to my heart.  My whole life's mission is about getting families back to the kitchen and eating together as a family.  I believe that it is one of the keys to ending childhood obesity.  It all starts in the home.

In recent years, childhood obesity has turned into a national health care crisis. There is an increased risk of obesity in adolescents and adults when they are overweight as preschoolers. There is also an increased risk for chronic conditions such as high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), hypertension, sleep apnea, asthma and emotional problems including depression and low self-esteem.

5 Veggie Taste Tips

Low in fat, high in fiber, and loaded with vitamins and minerals, vegetables are virtual powerhouses of nutrition. With health professionals recommending that vegetables play a major role in our daily meals. It is wise to include a wide variety of vegetables in your diet. Here are 5 veggie taste tips to help your veggies taste even better!

5 Lean and Luscious Dressings and Sauces

Sauces and dressings can enhance even the simplest of foods. But all too often, these tasty additions add lots of unwanted calories and fat. Not for my recipes! Here are 5 of my Lean & Luscious sauces and dressings.

12 Spices to Keep on Hand

The following are some hints for my most commonly used spices and extracts. Always have these on had in your cupboard, so you can use them in a pinch. Also, use these as a guideline and remember when trying a new spice to go easy. You can always add more.

10 Back to School Lunch Tips

 Back to school time! Which means time to pack those healthy lunches for the kids. To ease the monotony of daily planning and to help prevent falling into the possible rut of bologna sandwiches for lunch, I have included the following tips to help your kids get the healthy lunches they deserve.

Spice Up Your Life Indian

 Over the years, through all of my cooking, I keep coming back to one basic truth – the spices and extracts are what make the difference between an ordinary meal and an extraordinary meal.

 

Blueberry Treats

I love blueberries in the summer. Take advantage of summer blueberries at your local farmers market or favorite grocery store. Then try some of my favorite blueberry recipes!