Weight Management and Nutrition Counseling
October is a time that we all think….PUMPKIN SPICE! The leaves start to fall, that crisp morning air, and people ready to start their fall holidays. There are many parties to come and people getting together to celebrate. What better way than to bring a delicious, yet healthy, dish to pass. Try some of these options and see if you can put some fall joy into the stomachs of your friends and family! Have fun!!!!
Fiber is good to keep our gut working and keep things moving! We all have had constipation in our life and know how bad we can feel. Sometimes just increasing some fruits and vegetables can make the difference. For others, sometimes over-the-counter medications are needed and if severe enough medications given by your doctor. It is always best to start making dietary changes now to prevent gut issues in the future. Here are some high fiber recipes to try that are both tasty and full of fiber. Also, a link to learn more about fiber. Enjoy!
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/20056/nutrient-focused-diets/high-fiber/quick-easy/quick-easy/
https://www.eatright.org/food/vitamins-and-supplements/nutrient-rich-foods/fiber
Each year so many of us try and make New Year’s Resolutions and many of us last only a few months. This year, perhaps try and keep them going all year. What does this take? For some it takes personal drive, encouragement of family and friends, a new or worsening health condition, but for whatever reason you decide, this year is going to be different. We all want to eat healthy, start/continue exercising or adopt a new meal plan. There are so many trends and lifestyle choices to choose from. Finding something that can last a lifetime is key. We might want to choose a way that is quick and easy, well…is that going to last? We sometimes have to find the courage to take on new challenges and to do what is right in the long run. If you need help or want a nutritional coach please reach out, we here at Losin’ It are ready to help you meet all of your health goals.
There is always room for some cranberry relish now and not just for the holidays. I have created this recipe which I hope you will enjoy!
It’s that time of year again for Pumpkin! Here is a tasty recipe for Pumpkin dip. It also has only 35 calories per 2 Tbsp so you get to enjoy more for less calories. Happy eating!!
This weekend seemed like the perfect opportunity to try a new bread recipe. I have had an InstaPot® for several years and have not really used it very much. This year! 2020! has been a year of trying new things. I have made my own jelly, canned pasta sauce, pickled jalapenos and made bread. This recipe sounded great and had some fresh rosemary at home. I would highly recommend to follow this recipe exactly and get a Dutch Oven. They really work the best and guarantee a toasty crust. I bought a Lodge Cast Iron Dutch Oven for this very purpose. https://www.lodgecastiron.com/story/best-dutch-ovens
This time of year brings us warm feelings of staying inside and cooking something comforting. I have made my own homemade apple sauce and love the results. You can use pretty much any type of apple you want. I happen to like Macintosh apples for this recipe.
There are so many things to do with overripe bananas but sometimes I struggle with what do try next. Forks Over Knives has many healthy recipes for all your overripe bananas. I like to freeze bananas and use them in ice cream and smoothies!
Another round of fresh tomatoes from the garden today. I decided to make a fresh tomato sauce to be served over pasta tonight for dinner. I had about 4 lbs of whopper tomatoes that we picked this morning. We are also growing Genovese basil in the garden and could not wait to try my own sauce. I found this recipe and pretty much followed it as the recipe indicates. I always like to improvise and decided to add my basil in the last 20 minutes of cooking and I didn’t remove the onion. I cut them smaller when I started and let them break down naturally. It did make a nice batch so I decided to save a jar and the rest I used for the pasta. You can add anything at the end if you wanted more so I decided to add fresh bell pepper and mushrooms which I did saute first before adding to the sauce. You can serve this over any type of pasta you like. I prefer Barilla Gluten-free spaghetti. Enjoy!
https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/tomato-sauce-basil.html
Today was the perfect day to stay at home and do some baking. This recipe sounded so good to try and was pretty simple to make. I decided to cut this recipe in half. It also served 6 people so the nutrition information was adjusted. I also used fresh red delicious apples, as that is what I had at home. Try this for yourself or take to your next family event for a surprise treat for your guests.