Tasty Tuesdays
QuestBar

QuestBar

Ohhhhh.....This is a great find!  I like protein bars but so often they are loaded with sugar, so that makes most of them a big NO for me. Quest on the other hand, really does it right!  Several of their bars have 20 grams of protein, 13-15 grams of fiber, 1 gram of...

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Baked Apple Dessert!

Baked Apple Dessert!

At our Weight Watchers meeting last week, a member shared her baked apple recipe with us and it was SO delicious I thought I'd pass it along to everyone! Very simple and great tasting, it will also make your kitchen smell heavenly! Ingredients 4 apples, peeled and cut...

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Tamales, Guac & Refried Beans! OH YUM!

Tamales, Guac & Refried Beans! OH YUM!

Here's what I LOVE about Trader Joe's.....I can run in quickly and grab a complete meal that's healthy, filling, and delicious. All I have to do when I get home is warm it up and the fam is happy!!  Tasty, healthy, easy----I'll take it!!!! These chicken and green...

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Warm PB & J English Muffin

Warm PB & J English Muffin

It's back to school season and boy, can we feel it!  Don't even think about going to the Geneva Commons (the local outdoor mall in my area) or Target without planning to wait in long lines!  Seems as if everyone is out scrambling to purchase school clothes and...

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Faux Fried Rice

Faux Fried Rice

OK---Be honest, doesn't this look just like fried rice you'd order from a Chinese restaurant???   Well, it's not!  Miracle of all miracles, first, it's almost 100% veggies and second, it's so easy I made it myself in no time! I've heard a lot about riced cauliflower...

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Ooey Gooey Bars and Wheatberry Salad

Ooey Gooey Bars and Wheatberry Salad

Hello! Terra Ayres on WCIU You and Me Morning Show Talking About Healthy Summer Food Ideas! Click Here to Watch!   Terra Ayres on WCIU You and Me Morning Show The above underlined or pink titles are the links to the Tips for Healthy Summer Fun television segment...

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Smartfood Popcorn

Smartfood Popcorn

I'm really trying to cut back on snacking and sticking to healthy meals instead, but when I do snack, I want the foods to have volume.  I'm value shopper in that way!! We eat a lot of air popcorn at my house but we've recently been buying this Smartfood Delight...

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Sweet Treat

Sweet Treat

In the eternal quest for the perfect after dinner sweet treat that isn't loaded with sugar, I've recently found this yogurt that surprisingly fits the bill!!  I know....it's yogurt....but the chocolate "sauce" on top really does make it taste like a little sundae!...

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Chicken Sausage – Super Simple!!

Chicken Sausage – Super Simple!!

Well, I've never been one of few words and it gets even better, so you know I can't end the post here!!  These hearty spinach & mozzarella chicken sausages are precooked and taste just as good prepared in the microwave as they do on grill if you're short on time....

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Veggie Straws & Dill Dip

Veggie Straws & Dill Dip

I may have posted this before, but it's one of my all time favorite junk food "hacks" so it's worth a second mention!!  I actually had this snack for dinner last night because I was just in that kind of mood! Post a comment and let me know what you think!!  I'd love...

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