Coconut Squash Soup

This is one of my all-time favorite soups. It is simple, rich, and sweet while being still light yet filling. It was served at my local Vietnamese restaurant and I was heart broken when it closed. So, I set out to make my own soup. And who knew it would be SO easy!? You could […]

Fast Track to Healthy Weight Loss – Results guaranteed!

Have you ever set a health or fitness goal for yourself and failed to reach it? Even though your commitment level may have been at a “10” on the day you started, the flow of your daily life may have distracted you from your focus. This is something I hear a lot as a health […]

The Pros and Cons of Dieting

I always cringe when I hear someone say they are planning to go on a “diet”. It usually means that they are planning to adopt some radical and restrictive eating strategy for some period of time that will most likely not give them the results they desire, and most likely lead to even more weight […]

Turkey Patties

I am calling these patties and not burgers because they are not designed to be eaten between two slices of bread. They are delicious just as they are; on a plate, as a clean lean protein. Add some vegetables, some lentil salad, a green salad, and you have a meal that will fit in well […]

French Lentils with Feta

French lentils with Feta This is such a yummy dish I get raves every time I make it. I feel a little guilty though, because it is SO easy to make. It does not take long either. French lentils cook quickly, requiring only about 20 minutes to cook! This dish keeps well, so make enough […]

Jewel Studded Sweet Potatoes

I got two calls this Thanksgiving for this recipe– so I think I will share it. I have been making since I was a little girl. It is easy, beautiful, and as healthy as it gets. It is full of vitamins A, C, B6, iron, calcium, as well as generous amounts of antioxidants. And, since […]