Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 cup celery, diced 2 apples, chopped 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon sugar Directions Combine celery, apple, walnuts, and raisins in a large mixing bowl. In a smaller bowl, combine yogurt with lemon juice and sugar. Add … Read More about Waldorf Salad
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Easy Fruit Salad
Makes 10 servings | Serving Size: 1/2 cup Ingredients 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice, drained 1 (15-ounce) can fruit cocktail in juice, drained 2 small bananas, sliced 1 (8-ounce) low-fat yogurt (try vanilla or lemon) Directions Drain pineapple chunks and fruit cocktail. Wash, peel, and slice bananas. Mix fruits and yogurt together. Cover … Read More about Easy Fruit Salad
Oven Baked Chicken Nuggets
Makes 4 servings Serving Size: 6 nuggets Ingredients 1 egg 2 tablespoons low-fat milk 2 3/4 cups cornflakes, crushed 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into nugget size pieces 1/4 cup fat-free dressing such as ranch or honey mustard, barbecue sauce, or ketchup for dipping sauce Non-stick cooking spray Directions … Read More about Oven Baked Chicken Nuggets
Rainbow Pita Pockets
Makes 2 servings Serving Size: 1 pita pocket Ingredients 2 whole-wheat pita pockets 2 lettuce leaves 6 grape tomatoes, sliced in half 1/4 cup shredded low-fat cheese 2 ounces lean deli meat Low-fat ranch dressing 100% fruit juice (optional) Directions Build your own Rainbow Pita Pocket by filling the pita with the ingredients. Serve … Read More about Rainbow Pita Pockets
Healthy eating on a budget!
Eating healthy on a budget can be really hard, especially if you’re paying for rent, gas, and other necessities. However, it can be done. The first step to successfully budgeting a healthy meal is to just create a game plan for your groceries. Research and look up tips for healthy, low-cost meals and master the … Read More about Healthy eating on a budget!
Whats In Your Pantry?
Do you often feel there’s nothing in the pantry you can use to make a nutritious meal for your family? You might be surprised how easy it is to make a simple but healthy meal from just a few pantry items. Watch our latest video below Enjoy!Emily … Read More about Whats In Your Pantry?
The cheapest way to improve your health, drink water!
Lucky for us, in America water is free just about anywhere you go. Drinking water instead of sugar-sweetened beverages will not only help your wallet but could help to improve your health. Although there are currently no set requirements for water consumption, the Food and Nutrition Board recommends that the average women consume 91 ounces daily … Read More about The cheapest way to improve your health, drink water!
Are canned fruits and vegetables healthy?
My husband, who grew up in rural North Carolina spent many of his summers with his grandfather. He saw acres of farmland with fresh vegetables including cabbages, collards, green beans, okra, field peas, squash, corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, watermelons, cantaloupes, Muscadine grapes, peaches, etc. He and his grandfather would get up early in the mornings to … Read More about Are canned fruits and vegetables healthy?
Heart healthy tips to keep your
Thinking about what to do on Valentine’s Day for those who hold a special place in your heart? Take a look at the suggestions found on the American Heart Association’s Website: heart.org . The site contains 14 practical and health conscious ideas that have more value and show a deeper love than a box of chocolates … Read More about Heart healthy tips to keep your
Vegetable packed pizza
As a parent, I am always looking for new and efficient ways make my kids eat more veggies because eating greens has many health benefits. Vegetables are the powerhouse of vitamins, minerals, and other healthy compounds which boost their immune system and help them to fight off the cold, flu, and other infections. Most vegetables … Read More about Vegetable packed pizza