Ever since I moved form the States to Canada I have been obsessed with finding an alternative to my favorite Greek style yogurt: Fage.  Why they don’t sell it in Canada, I don’t know. Anyway, I think I found something! I love it because it has 20 grams of protein in it! Most yogurts have [...]

Chopped Chicken Curry Salad with Fruit Chutney 3 ounces chopped white meat chicken ( I used Rotisserie) 2 Tbsp Plain Non Fat Greek Yogurt ( If you can’t find Greek – just look for non fat plain) 1/2 tsp Curry Powder Dash of Cinnamon Salt and pepper to taste 15 Raisins 3 tsp Fruit Chutney [...]

I just wanted to give a shout out to the smart person who put a nectarine and a mango together and made a “mango-nectarine” baby. If you have not tried one of these new hybrid fruits – I suggest you give them a try!

Here is what I had for breakfast today! 1/2 grapefruit 1/2 apple 1 kiwi 1 cup Berries 1 slice of pineapple, divided. I followed this breakfast with a snack about 2 hours later. To me this breakfast feels like a luxurious treat! Fruit is natures candy you know! It really keeps me full, provides me [...]

Here is what I’ll be eating for breaky on day one of The Passover Challenge! Why is Quinoa o.k during the passover challenge? Well, it doesn’t rise would be my first answer. My second would be becuase it is a grain/carb that forms a complete protein. Unlike rice or even white potato – you get [...]

At the end of 2009 we talked about cleaning out your refrigerator, cupboards, car and purse.  If you have not done this already, now is a great time to throw away all the processed, salt ridden, trans-fat hidden foods in your house. CLICK HERE for a list of what to toss. I promised I would [...]

COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEARS TIP #4 You may have finished off your day with a glass of wine and a slice of pie, but you have a chance every morning to start your day off right! Whether you’re a breakfast eater or not, this holiday season make it a point to wake up to a [...]

Every weekend I do the same thing: I go to the grocery store and stock up on snacks (meals too, but this post is about the in-between mini meals) for the week. And every week my grocery cart looks pretty much the same. Here is what my snack list looks like- pretty predictable if you [...]

I love finding new food products. It makes me so happy! I know this may sound funny, but I’m always on the look out for snacks that feel like chips. You know that feeling of reaching into a bag and grabbing something crunchy, then reaching into the bag again and grabbing another and another. Munching [...]

This is an easy, delicious and decadent snack. I love to make this in the afternoon whenever I get that urge to have something salty and sweet. Here is all that you’ll need : 1 ounce of sliced hard Parmesan cheese One green apple Slice cheese thinly and place it on-top of apple slice. Voila! [...]