February 2014 – Tangee Taught U

Originally posted on Run Stretch Go:
This is a great morning or post-workout smoothie to get you moving! Orange Berry Smoothie Calories: 430 kCal Carbs: 82g Fiber: 18g Fat: 8g Protein: 18g Ingredients 1 medium banana 1 peeled blood orange 1/2c frozen cherries 1.5c frozen mixed berries 1/2c nonfat Greek yogurt 3/4c unsweetened almond coconut…

Tabouli with Lentils and Feta

Originally posted on Two Fat Foodies, going for slim:
Ingredients: 1 1/2 Cup Bulgur 1 Cup cooked lentils 2 cucumbers peeled, seeded and small diced 3 plum tomatoes seeded and small diced 1/2 cup parsley chopped 1/2 cup dill chopped 1/4 cup cilantro chopped 4 garlic cloves finely minced 1/3 cup olive oil 2 Tbsp…

Luscious Tofu Chocolate Mousse

Originally posted on Two Fat Foodies, going for slim:
A decadent chocolate dish from my favorite clean eating recipe book, The Eat-Clean Diet Cookbook by Tosca Reno. Now isn’t this a sexy valentines dessert? And healthy too! Ingredients • ¾ cup / 180 ml dark chocolate chips or dark chocolate bars, broken into pieces •…

Healthy Recipe: Maple Orange Glazed Scallops with Veggies & Couscous

Originally posted on Run Stretch Go:
Friday nights are not usually nights that I make an elaborate meal. After one of the most stressful weeks I can remember, I arrived home from Baltimore, and decided there was nothing I wanted more than a really good meal. I had yet another headache, so instead of running,…

9 Tips for Losing Weight Successfully

Originally posted on Two Fat Foodies, going for slim:
1. Volumetrics- eat lots of veggies and a few fruits to bulk up your meals and snacks. Fill your plate up mostly with vegetables, a bit of starchy carbs and some nice lean protein like fish, tofu or chicken. 2. Make some very simple…

This!!!

If I don’t teach you anything else at least say I’ve taught you This!

Whole Wheat RITZ Broccoli Casserole

Let’s talk broccoli! Did you know… 1. Broccoli can provide you with some special cholesterol-lowering benefits if you will cook it by steaming. The fiber-related components in broccoli do a better job of binding together with bile acids in your digestive tract when they’ve been steamed. When this binding process takes place, it’s easier for…

Curried Lentil Bowl

Oh how I enjoyed every bit of this! Richmond, Va truly has hidden treasures. I always come across small restaurants in the city that are quaint, comfy, and rich in healthy menu options. I had this dish at The Daily Kitchen and bar. Below are the flavorful ingredients and what I consider an average dinner…

Seafood Lasagna

I made this for a shindig I was having at my house! Lasagna is truly a great dish to bring to a pot luck or have at a small gathering. No need for sides as long as you pack the lasagna with delicious, hearty, healthy fillings. Of course you wouldn’t find meat in my lasagna…