If you’re going meatless on Fridays or you just want fun, convenient ways to add flavorful seafood to your meal plans, you’re in luck. Continue reading Easy, tasty ways to make the most of Fish Fridays
Fish Friday is an important part of Lent, and if you honor this tradition, you’re probably looking to add something different to the menu. Continue reading Easy Fish Friday options for kids and adults
Cold and flu season, combined with an ongoing pandemic, is motivating many Americans to do everything possible to support immune health. Continue reading 3 surprising foods that fuel your immune system
Just like my late mother did, I prepare my best meals on Sundays. There’s something sacred about the planning, preparing, and cooking of a Sunday dinner. Maybe, it’s the tradition of families gathering together to enjoy a meal that makes it so special. Although, I wonder what my late mother would say about my cooking Sunday dinner on the grill. As a modern woman, trying … Continue reading Sunday Dinner Series: Grilled Tilapia & Summer Squash
Since I don’t normally cook from recipes, I find myself fusing different ethnic tastes, and many times I’ve surprised myself with the outcome. One such meal is the dish pictured here, which I called Mediterranean Tilapia with Pasta & Vegetables: The preparation for this dish was relatively easy and quick. I used simple ingredients: whole wheat angel hair pasta, onions, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, fire-roasted diced … Continue reading Healthy Food Fusion: Mediterranean Tilapia with Pasta & Vegetables
Are you finding yourself feeling hungry most of the day? You’re eating, but not feeling satisfied. Well, one reason for your constant hunger may be the lack of lean protein in your diet. Eating foods high in lean protein, such as fish, lean meat, poultry, soybean, and eggs help curb hunger and promote weight loss. In fact, foods high in protein keep you feeling fuller … Continue reading Tame Your Hunger
Are you confused about all the information on healthy diets and not sure which diet is right for you? And, are you looking for a healthy diet that is flexible and easy to follow? Well, take another look at the Mediterranean Diet. It is highly recommended, by the USDA, as one of the healthiest diets for adults. Let’s take a look at why the Mediterranean … Continue reading The Diet for Healthy Heart and Long Life
My family loves salmon burgers! They’re easy to make and quite tasty. I always try to stock my pantry with several cans of pink salmon. And, when we’re in the mood for a good comfort food, we opt for a salmon burger, which is a great alternative to eating red meat. You can see from the ingredients in the photo that this burger is inexpensive … Continue reading Simple Salmon Burgers
My new year is off to a healthy start! I prepared my first salad of 2012. I broke my Sunday tradition of preparing a time-consuming meal and instead prepared a simple salad — took all of about 25 minutes from start to finish. I decided to top my salad with baked salmon. Since fresh salmon was a little costly at my neighborhood grocer, I elected … Continue reading Healthy Start to the New Year
The holidays can bring more than just happiness and joy; extra pounds can become an uninvited guest. If you’re hosting holiday parties, help your guests eat healthier by serving healthy holiday appetizers. One of my favorite appetizers is a smoked salmon and cream cheese spread. This appetizer is very easy to prepare, and always gets rave reviews at my parties. I usually chill the spread … Continue reading Healthy Holiday Appetizers
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