Pork has gotten a bad rap. I mean yes, there are certain preparations of the animal that are not so healthy to eat, bacon for example. But a lean pork chop is actually comparable to white meat chicken! 3 ounces Calories Carbs Protein Fat Fiber Pork Chop 164 0 26.5 5.7 0 Chicken Breast 142 [...]

A friend baked oatmeal chocolate chip cookies today and offered me some. How could I say no!? She baked them! – put all that time and thought into making them. So I ate one. Well, I ate two And I did not allow myself to feel guilty… here’s why: I personally think that a home [...]

I love this recipe because it’s rich in protein and high in calcium. Did you know that your body actually uses the most energy to digest protein? This means you burn more calories digesting protein then you do digesting carbohydrates or fat! And because it takes longer to digest, you stay fuller longer too! Make this the night before and pack two slices for lunch [...]

I had kinda a crappy day. Not to get all whiney or anything, but some days are just not as fun as others. On a day like today- I like to feel the comfort of home, especially living so far away from home. Nothing makes me feel all warm, fuzzy and full of love like [...]

I make this at least once or twice a month. It’s a great idea that not only looks fancy, but it’s made in one pan! Healthy, quick, easy and delicious! Roast Turkey Breast with Vegetables Serves 4. Oven at 325. 2 ½   – 3  lb turkey breast Place turkey breast in roasting pan lined with foil. [...]

We’re having company this weekend. As you know, I try not to keep crap in the house that I don’t want to eat- I know if it’s there, I’ll eat it guaranteed. But, I also don’t think it’s fair to assume that company is going to eat the way we eat. I mean, I make yummy [...]

I am a big fan of Sprouted Grain bread. What does this mean? Well basically, the grains are soaked before they are ground- keeping the vitamins, minerals and nutrients in the grain.  The brand I buy, and the one that is most readily available in supermarkets is Ezekiel 4:9. It: 1) Forms a complete protein comparable [...]

Canadian Thanksgiving is around the corner. You would think this wouldn’t effect me, living in America and all, but I’m Canadian (Go team!) and all my friends are Canadian, so we get two opportunities to celebrate the harvest! The reason I mention this is because big dinners tend to stress me out. I don’t want to over-eat. In fact, if I’m [...]

There are many things you can do with spaghetti squash. In my house, we use it to replace pasta a lot. You don’t have to make your own sauce for this recipe. Store bought is just fine. Just make sure it has around 60 calories per serving and less than 6 or 7 grams of [...]

This is one of those salty sweet combos that I crave. Instead of stopping at a local fast food chain to pick up an egg sandwich, I make my own healthy version at home. It’s even more tasty ( in my opinion of course), has fewer calories, and can be packed up for a road trip. Not [...]