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Silken Creations is a new non-dairy, tofu dessert starter from Nasoya®. It’s made from whole soybeans and sweetened with natural cane juice. It’s low in calories (only 110-120 per half cup serving), low in fat (only 1-1.5 grams per serving) and a good source of protein (3 grams per serving), too. Each 1/2 cup serving [...]
This salad is a meal in itself and perfect for summer since asparagus and nectarines (or peaches) are in season. The recipe comes from Nancy S. Hughes book, The 1500-Calorie-a-Day Cookbook, which was sent to me by the senior editor at Diets in Review.com as a thank you for my guest post, Frozen Fruit Popsicles [...]
I’ve been reading The Skinny: On Losing Weight without Being Hungry-the Ultimate Guide to Weight Loss Success by Louis J. Aronne M.D. with Alisa Bowman. I was interested to learn more about why Dr. Aronne feels some people, like me, never feel satisfied and overeat because they’re constantly hungry. It’s all about brain chemistry and [...]
Summer has finally arrived in Colorado, meaning it’s hot and the AC and fans are most of the day. In this heat, the last thing I want to do is cook. Actually, I want to lie down next to one of the vents and read books all day. (I’m not good in the heat.) So [...]
I was part of the #strawberries tweet up last night with Dave Grotto that was hosted by the California Strawberry Commission. I asked Dave if he had ever grilled strawberries, since grilled fruit seems to be a trend this summer in all the food magazines. He tweeted that he had just enjoyed grilled watermelon and [...]
O.K., is it “kebab” or “kabob”? According to Wikipedia, it can be “kebap, kabab, kebob, kabob, kibob, kebhav, kephav.” The history of the dish is rather interesting, so take a peek at the entire entry for “Kebab” when you have a sec. My husband is a huge fan of the German-style döner kebab, which he [...]
I’m giving away a case (8 large bottles) of V8 V-Fusion Passionfruit Tangerine juice this week over at This Mama Cooks! Reviews. Not only is the juice delicious, but it offers a full serving of both fruit and vegetables in every serving. Check it out and enter!
Tofu kabobs? Who said that only meat eaters could enjoy grilled food? Tofu Kabobs are perfect for when your vegetarian friends come over for a barbeque. (Double check to make sure the Adobo sauce is vegetarian. If not, make a seperate skewer and use teriyaki sauce.) It’s also something you meat eaters should try since nutritionally tofu [...]
Last week I was tweeting with my friend Michelle Lamar, also known as White Trash Mom, that food on a stick like the kind you get at carnivals and country fairs is the ultimate in white trash cuisine. Well, food on a stick doesn’t have to be fried and unhealthy. It can be fun, low [...]
Most weight loss and diet bloggers do a lot of weekly update posts. I haven’t since going back to Weight Watchers earlier this year and starting on their Momentum Plan. You know why? Because reading that I’ve lost 1 pound here, or gained a few pounds back there, is boring. Well, it’s beyond boring to [...]
I have a dear blog friend, Shannon, who is fighting ovarian cancer along with a myriad of other health issues. I’ve already donated money to the American Cancer Society by purchasing a luminaria in her name at my community’s Relay for Life event. (I also bought ones for my mom, who was diagnosed with breast [...]
Want to try R.W. Knudsen Sparkling Essence for FREE? Enter my Win 4 four-packs of R.W. Knudsen Sparkling Essence giveaway! My family is currently enjoying the first of several bottles of R.W. Knudsen Vita Cranberry juice that I scored at my local discount grocery store. I love their juices, too – see my reviews of [...]
Nothing says summer than berries. If you agree, check out my latest post at the FoodieView blog, Recipe Roundup: A Berry Wonderful Summer. Just a warning: only a few of the recipes over at FoodieView are low in Weight Watchers POINTS. There are a few exceptions luckily! Here are a couple of the better ones [...]
Fresh fruit, frozen fruit, premade smoothie mix. Ice cream, yogurt, milk, tofu, soymilk. Nut butters, fruit juice, nutritional supplements, and honey. How many ways can you a make a smoothie? Here are a few ideas from two posts of mine at other blogs: At Mom Central Food: Blueberry drink recipes for summer At This Mama [...]
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