Whenever we go out to eat, I find myself ordering crab cakes (or trying to talk myself out of ordering them in order to try something new). However, depending on the restaurant, they aren't always prepared with the healthiest ingredients. These Cooking Light Crab Cakes are different - they are both healthy and delicious.
Read moreTop 12 Fruits/Veggies To Buy Organic
The dirty dozen and clean fifteen lists are a great way to ease into buying organic produce. These lists reveal the most pesticide-laden produce items as well as the 15 produce items with the least amount of pesticides. The lists guide you in what products you'll want to buy organic and what products you can opt not to if you are tight on money or lack selection in your local grocery store.
Read moreRecipe of the Week - Mustard-Herb Crusted Chicken Breast
I struggle to find recipes that are (1) healthy, (2) fairly easy to make, and (3) kid-friendly. This recipe meets all three criteria! I'm a huge fan of Skinnytaste's recipes, and this recipe is another winner. My son loved his chicken "tenders," which is not something he often says about dinners that I prepare.
Read moreRecipe of the Week - Whole Wheat Banana Coconut Vegan Muffins
I'm a huge fan of the baked goods on Two Peas & Their Pod's site. Everything I've baked from the site has been amazing. These muffins are no exception - they are so, so good. The muffins are easy to prepare, and they will be gone before you know it!
Read moreRecipe of the Week - Homemade Granola Bars
These bars might not have less calories compared to store-bought granola bars, but they are made from ingredients you can actually pronounce. Added bonus: they are DELICIOUS. I love making these bars for my family and friends. The bars are rich in flavor, and they fill you up! They take about 10 minutes to pull together and another 30-60 minutes to set up in the refrigerator.
Read moreRecipe of the Week - 140 Calorie Cheesy Sausage Quiche
This crustless cheesy sausage quiche from Sally's Baking Addiction is one of my favorite meals to make for dinner. It's so good that you don't even miss the crust. It doesn't take long to pull all of the ingredients together, and leftovers heat up really well.
Read moreRecipe of the Week - Naked Greek Feta-Zucchini Turkey Burgers
Skinnytaste's Naked Greek Feta-Zucchini Turkey Burgers recipe is one of my favorites! I love how fresh these burgers taste, and they are quick and easy to pull together.
Read moreRecipe of the Week - Cooking Light Sausage, Shrimp & Quinoa Skillet
What you fuel your body with is as important if not more important than exercise. Last year, I started a habit of trying one new recipe a week. It's been a great way to break out of my rut and try new, healthy foods. I'm going to try to share one new recipe that I've tried each week! (These fabulous recipes were created by other amazing chefs - not me!)
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