As the winter chill sets in, there's nothing quite like a steaming bowl of hearty chili to warm you up from the inside out. This healthy chili recipe not only satisfies your comfort food cravings but also nourishes your body with wholesome ingredients. Ingredients : ·          1 lb lean ground turkey or chicken ·          2 cans (15 oz each) of black beans, drained and rinsed ·          1 can (15 oz) of kidney beans, drained and rinsed ·          1 can (15 oz) of diced tomatoes ·          1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen) ·          1 large onion, diced ·          3 cloves garlic, minced ·          1 bell pepper, diced (choose your favorite color) · ...

Ingredients 1 (34g) Whole-Wheat Tortilla (approx. 100 calories, no added sugar) 1 tablespoon Peanut Butter, all-natural 1/3 medium Banana, diced 2 tablespoons Blueberries 2 Eggs 1 tsp Cinnamon 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract Other optional filling ingredients: Strawberries, diced; Maple Syrup, Nut Butter, Shredded Coconut (unsweetened) Directions Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and prepare it with an all-natural cooking spray or coconut oil. Whisk eggs, cinnamon and vanilla together in a shallow bowl. Dip wrap in shallow bowl, making sure to cover the entire wrap with the egg mixture. There will be leftover egg mixture. Lay the wrap flat on the skillet and cook for about 2-4 minutes on each side. Transfer wrap to a plate and use the same heated skillet (you may need more cooking spray or oil) to cook up the leftover egg mixture, omelet style. Cooking your egg omelet or pancake style makes the egg easier to transfer to your wrap and it also will...

Tired of the same old omelet?  Here's a great recipe that mixes it up a bit all while supplying the wonderful health benefits of broccoli and spinach . Total Time:  16 min. Prep Time:  10 min. Cooking Time:  6 min. Yield:  1 serving Ingredients: 1 tsp. olive oil 1 cup fresh spinach 6 large egg whites 1 cup steamed broccoli florets Preparation: 1. Heat oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. 2. Add spinach; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until wilted. 3. Add egg whites. Do not stir. As eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. 4. When eggs are almost set add broccoli; cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through. Gently fold in half. Source: Beachbody

Orange Chicken Salad with Feta A while back I was talking with a friend of mine who commented on how she uses her slow cooker daily.  It got me to thinking that I don't use mine nearly as much as  should.  This prompted me to start digging for some recipes.  This one caught my eye immediately!  I absolutely love Feta!!! Makes: 6 servings Prep: 20 mins Slow Cook: 6 hrs to 7 hrs (low) or 3 to 3 1/2 hours (high) Ingredients 3 pounds bone-in chicken ...

I won't lie...when I saw the title and the cover of this book I couldn't resist downloading a copy and doing a review on it.  I love to cook, but my schedule doesn't often allot me time in the kitchen to make what I want.  Being on a clean diet, this can cause issues if I don't schedule the time to plan ahead.  This book has given me a lot of great ideas for fast meals on the fly when I don't have a lot of time; and the bonus - you have to cook them one at a time so this is perfect when you are the only one eating.  You can guarantee I will definitely be trying out many of these recipes!

A wonderfully unique and unexpected collection of desserts that showcase spice over sugar, with 80 recipes that both reinvent classic sweets and introduce more unusual spice-infused desserts. In Sugar and Spice, veteran food editor and recipe developer Samantha Seneviratne invites readers to explore a bold new world of spice-centric desserts. Each chapter centers on a different spice--some familiar, like vanilla, cinnamon, and ginger; others less expected (especially in sweet preparations), such as peppercorns, chiles, and cardamom. With fascinating histories, origin stories, and innovative uses for each spice, this book will inspire readers to rediscover and re-stock their spice drawers, and raise their desserts up to a whole new level of flavor. This collection of desserts intrigued me mainly due to the name.  It is beautifully illustrated and is separated into chapters by a specific ingredient (i.e. cinnamon, ginger, cardamon, chile, etc).  Each sectio...

After sharing yesterday's recipe (and dealing with July's heatwave), I couldn't resist sharing another recipe that I have lying around.  I wanted to share a nice healthy summer beverage option, but I couldn't resist selecting this one instead!  Ingredients 1 cup Non-Fat Vanilla Greek Yogurt ½ cup milk ½ tsp ground vanilla beans ⅓ cup strawberries, chopped ⅓ cup shortcake, crumbled Instructions Mix the yogurt, milk, and ground vanilla beans together until completely smooth. Gently mix in the strawberries and shortcake. Divide among popsicle molds, and place in the freezer. After 1 hour, insert popsicle sticks. Let freeze completely, 3-4 hours.   (Because many of my recipes have been printed out ages ago, I don't have the authorship I should.  If I ever track down the source, I will update accordingly.  Thanks for understanding!) 

I consider myself fortunate that while I was growing up, my parents rarely had processed food, soda, or junk food in the house.  (Our snack of choice was popcorn which was easy to make and less fattening than a bag of chips).  Because we didn't have an over abundance of packaged-ready-to-microwave meals, we spent a lot of time in the kitchen making our meals.  I think this is also where I learned to love to cook.  This also may explain the multitude of cookbooks in my house and pages of printed out recipes from online, but I digress... For today, I wanted to share with you a simple, easy-to-make, and healthy-for-you recipe from Cooking Light : Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 (14.5-ounce) can unsalted petite diced tomatoes, undrained 1 1/2 cups unsalted chicken stock 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 8 ounces whole-grain spaghetti or linguine 1/2 teaspoon salt 10 ounce fresh spinach 1 ounce parmesan c...

In order to kick off this Fitness blog right, I thought that I would try to highlight one of my favorite recipes at least once a week.  I absolutely love to cook, but I often don't have the time, so I try to limit my recipes to those that are 30 minutes or less (or I devote at least one day to cooking meals that can be split up and saved for multiple meals throughout the week).  Today's recipe is brought to you by one of my favorite websites: Eatingwell.com . Broccoli & Feta Pasta Salad 6 servings | Active Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients Dressing 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 tablespoon dried 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar Pasta Salad 8 ounces (about 3 cups) whole-wheat fusilli 2 cups chopped broccoli 1 3/4 cups halved grape or cherry tomatoes ...

Last year I purchased a Magic Bullet, by NutriBullet, and I have to say it has been one of the best investments I've made!  Making smoothies has never been easier, and with their recipe book, I would never have dreamed of combining spinach with my fruit to increase my nutrient balance!  While I have not experimented too far into the realm of vegetable drinks, I am more than happy to have a nice, cold, refreshing, fruit smoothie for breakfast when I am strapped for time.  Not only are they easy to make, every smoothie can be different simply by changing the quantity of the fruit you add. Today, I feel like sharing this morning's recipe: Start with half a cup of spinach, Add cubed pineapple (fresh is best but when in a bind, use canned or frozen), Frozen blueberries, and frozen raspberries to the top of the cup. The Magic Bullet has a 'Max' line printed on the cups to help you determine the proper amount of liquid to add.  For this morning'...