Eat what you love, smarter! If you follow Weight Watchers, or are considering signing up (like Oprah has), you may have heard the buzz. Weight Watchers has announced a new program – and a new “points” system. The new program has been designed not only to encourage weight loss, but […]
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Fresh Zucchini Muffins
Who would ever think that something as healthy sounding as a zucchini muffin could have more fat and calories than a piece of chocolate cake? When you consider that a mere Mini Zucchini Walnut Muffin at Starbucks delivers 390 calories, 23 grams of fat and 22 grams of sugar, it’s […]
A Healthier You – It’s as Easy as 1,2,3
If you started a new “diet” on January 1st and have already abandoned it – blame it on Mother Nature. While the word diet by definition simply means the foods one eats, the word “diet” for most of us is associated with a period of deprivation in order to lose […]
100-Calorie One-Bowl Three-Bite Brownies
Trick or TREAT! Deep, dark, and oh-so-chocolatey, who can resist fudgy brownies? These easy-to-make one bowl brownies deliver a fudgy texture and big chocolate flavor -with 1/3 fewer calories, and half the usual fat and sugar. The trick is using prune puree (made easy with baby food prunes) and less […]
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake!
Makes 1 serving Yum, it’s pumpkin time! And what better to celebrate the season than with a luscious, creamy, pumpkin pie milkshake. Unfortunately, healthy pumpkin gets a pretty hefty makeover when it hits most blenders. It’s frightening to think, but just the small Pumpkin Pie McFlurry at McDonalds clocks in with 570 calories […]
Weight Loss 101
Maintaining a healthy weight is the key ingredient to looking and feeling your healthiest best, but with so many diets to choose from, what’s best?