By| Tashween Ali “It’s Pumpkin Spice Latte season!” everyone seems to exclaim the day after Labor Day. Most are referring to Starbucks signature seasonal drink; an annual tradition now in its eigth year. Seemingly, every coffee shop, chain or local, seems to have its own version of the autumn cup of comfort. So it’s no … Continue Reading
As often as we may try, it’s hard to resist the crave for something chocolaty, sweet and fulfilling. These three sweet snacks will satisfy your craves without the added calories and are available at your local grocery store! Edy’s Fat Free Slow Churned Vanilla Yogurt Blends Who doesn’t’ love a little ice cream. Sometimes the … Continue Reading
This juicy pink fruit is more than just a bitter snack. Packed with tons of vitamins and nutrients, this fruit is sure to be a welcome addition to your daily food regimen. 1) Increases metabolism. – This fruit regulates hunger keeping you fuller longer while increasing your metabolism which helps you burn calories quicker. 2) … Continue Reading
It’s the peak of summer; steamy weather, barbeques and swimming. Food is an essential part of summer activities, but why pack on the pounds when you can get tons of flavor without the calories from these two side recipes below? Black Bean and Corn Salsa Serves 4-6 1 8oz can of black beans, rinsed 1 … Continue Reading
It’s common knowledge that breakfast is an essential part of your daily diet when it comes to maintaining weight and energy levels. Grabbing a muffin or breakfast bar can seem like a quick fix to your breakfast woes, but sometimes we need to focus on the total package to reap the full benefits. Let’s use … Continue Reading
Who doesn’t love a great dessert that not only soothes your sweet tooth, but doesn’t pack on the pounds as well? We’ve got a great crumble that can easily adapt to to compliment any fruit filling. Oh, and did we mention it’s super quick and close to effortless to fix? Check out the recipe below … Continue Reading
posted by Eva When I saw this recipe in Real Simple magazine I knew I had to give it a try! I absolutely love spinach and artichoke dip so having something similar in another fave form of mine, pasta, I almost ran to the store to get all of the ingredients (I surprisingly had … Continue Reading
Great Northern beans are often mistaken for navy beans, but are bigger in size and appearance. These white beans are high in dietary fiber and folate and are sodium, cholesterol and fat free. When shopping for Great Northern beans, pick dry beans or canned beans with low or no sodium. Great Northern Beans and Brown … Continue Reading
