I was at the store the other day, contemplating the cool whip I needed for the shortcake I wanted to make...looked at the ingredients and just couldn’t bring myself to buy that. So I trotted down to the dairy case and grabbed a little carton of organic heavy whipping cream instead. Homemade whipped cream is SO EASY to make, and tastes 10x better than the stuff in the plastic tub or spray can! Continue Reading
A summer classic: Easy cucumber and onion salad recipe
Cucumbers are in season right now, and plentiful in many gardens and of course at the farmer's market. Delicious on their own or in a salad, cucumbers are one of the lowest calorie foods there is. There are just 15 calories in a cup of cucumber. Nutritionally it provides 4 percent of your recommended daily potassium, 3 percent of fiber and 4 percent of vitamin C. This simple cucumber and Continue Reading
A portion control trick to enjoy your favorite treats
It isn’t so much what we eat that gets us into trouble - it’s how much of it. As a weight loss success story, moderation rather than deprivation has been a major factor in enabling me to lose weight without giving up foods I enjoy. And I learned a few tricks along the way. See my new post on the Blue Cross NC blog! Read story Sponsored by Blue Cross NC Continue Reading
Easy London Broil recipe is high in protein, iron
Looking for a healthy dinner option that's high in protein and iron, and low in calories? And budget friendly, to boot? Look no further than London Broil! A 4 oz. serving boasts 40 grams of protein, 20.3% of the recommended daily allowance for iron, and just 224 calories. Plus, it's only 4 grams of fat, and because this recipe has no added sugar it's low-carb. London Broil is a family favorite Continue Reading
Simple and delicious balsamic vinaigrette dressing recipe
As a clean eating label-reader, I prefer to make my own dressings. And besides, it’s simple: just whisk together a few things. Here’s my easy, delicious balsamic vinaigrette recipe. UPDATE: I've started using 1 tablespoon of honey instead of the brown sugar, and I like this even better. Best to store in the refrigerator. The oil will thicken, but let it set out for a few minutes and it Continue Reading
VIDEO: How to pick blueberries + Lemon-Blueberry Muffins recipe
It's blueberry season! Last weekend, I did something I'd been wanting to do for a few years now -- blueberry picking. We have a number of u-pick farms in my area. I chose Minka Farm in Efland, N.C. I had the pleasure of visiting this lovely place on the Piedmont Farm Tour -- see my story here. Since it's my first time picking, I thought I'd contact the farm owner for some tips on what to do Continue Reading