Melted cheese, savory tomato sauce, and rich meaty toppings – who can resist a slice of America’s favorite Italian street food? Out of all the fast food options available – I’ll be honest, pizza is not the worst, but it also isn’t necessary healthy. So here is the quick fix to making pizza healthy enough to enjoy every day.
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Bring the Tropics to You!
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Tropical fruits – pineapple, pomegranate, mango, grapefruit and oranges – are all in season this time of year! Not only will these fruits’ vibrant colors brighten your day, but they’ll also kick-start your daily nutritional requirements with loads of Vitamin C. Ready to learn how to punch up everyday dishes?
Pot Luck Party
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When I think of a potluck, I always think of retro parties, house wives in crinoline skirts and homemade martinis. Some say that the term potluck comes from an unexpected guest who shows up for dinner and gets the luck of the pot. The key to making a great potluck meal? I think it’s a one-pot dish that is filling and hearty enough to feed a crowd… so check out my favorites in this post.
Thanksgiving Side Dishes
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In this special episode of the LiveStrong video series, I’ll highlight two traditional side dishes for Thanksgiving, Sweet Potato Casserole and Creamed Spinach and how to make them healthier without compromising on taste.
Fix Your Kids' Bad Eating Habits (And Your Own!)
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A lot of parents feel powerless to change their kids’ bad eating habits, and most kids have a biological craving for sweet, salt, and fat (and so do adults). And many times, kids get a hankering for fast food, candy, soda and other foods they taste at school, parties, or even in a second-hand way by watching television commercials. But don’t despair!
Fast and Flavorful Side Dish
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Oftentimes when I plan a meal, I like to center it around the vegetable instead of adding on a veggie side dish as an afterthought. But when time is tight, I like to turn the side dishes below into complete meals – simply by adding some chopped, cooked chicken, a baked piece of fish and a chunky slice of toasted whole grain baguette or country style bread.
Video: Healthy AND Delicious
Wish you could eat the foods that you really crave – like pizza, burgers, cheese macaroni – and wouldn’t have to constantly think about avoiding weight gain? Learn how in this video…
Slim and Scrumptious
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One of the joys of cooking at home is having a bounty of ingredients to whip together soul satisfying meals that are healthy too. So I was very excited to try out my brand new copy of Joy Bauer’s new cookbook ‘Slim and Scrumptious’.
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