Geoff wanted pasta tonight so I whipped up a quick, easy dinner featuring pasta for him and spaghetti squash for myself. Spaghetti squash, when made correctly, is a healthy alternative to pasta. All things in moderation, but pasta, even the whole wheat or rice based varieties, are not going to help you loose weight. I have substituted spaghetti squash in place of pasta for years. At first you will be like, “What the heck, this doesn’t taste like noodles at all!…
Quit the Kiddie Snacking
Do you find yourself always just “having a taste” of your children’s food as you prepare their lunches for school or their dinner (especially if they eat sooner than the rest of the family)? Do you find yourself finishing their dinner because it looks good and how could they not eat all of it?! Instead of being wasteful (you convince yourself), do you just eat the last couple bites before cleaning the plate and putting it in the dishwasher? How…
Trying to Lose Weight? Embrace Being BAAD
Here is a small but powerful change you can implement when you are dining out. Going out to dinner is a time to celebrate wonderful food along with great company. However, this combination usually leads to overeating. If going out to dinner for a special occasion I don’t recommend going Spartan, but if you want to get beach body ready, you will need to scale back and just choose one of the four BAADS. BAADS are: Bread, Alcohol, Appetizer, Dessert. Have…
A Step Beyond “Dressing on the Side”
The slimming tip “I’ll take my dressing on the side” is one everybody has heard before. I want to take it a step further. Although we get our dressing on the side, it can end up being a diet mistake because we then dip each forkful, covering the entire bite with dressing. Or we take grilled chicken strips from the salad and dip the whole strip into the dressing (I am so guilty of doing this). A great way to…
The Painless Way to Sub Veggies for Cheese
Eggs are one of the best things to eat when trying to get slim. They are packed with protein, low in carbs and filling. I usually use egg whites and then add a yolk for flavor and a dose of good fat. I eat them often, not just for breakfast, but also as a no-fuss, healthy dinner option. But the healthy properties go out the window when the cheese is dumped in. Growing up, was cheese always an accoutrement to…
Make! Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles
So your mom is watching the kids. You have a gorgeous dinner prepared and want a dessert that is delicious, tastes decadent and not all that bad for you? I am excited to share this recipe because it is outstanding and easy! If you like cookie dough, chocolate and gooey goodness, give this recipe a try. This recipe has been modified from an incredible blogger The Wannabe Chef. Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 0 minutes Makes about 24 truffles:…
