When I think of chimichangas I don’t think low-calorie, but I recently found a recipe that lent itself very well to “healthifying.” For starters, the chimichangas are baked not fried, and that really helps bring the calories down and the health up. But you’d never know it because they’re so tasty! If you prefer to watch your recipes, I made…
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Lately I’ve been using my rowing machine 5 days a week for 30 minutes (yay me!), but I noticed that later in the day I was getting quite tired. After doing some research, I discovered that I wasn’t getting enough carbs and electrolytes before my workout. Why add carbs like oatmeal? First of all, carbs give you quick energy that…
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This is such an easy dish to prepare, but it tastes like I spent way more time on it. And at just 198 calories it supports my plan to eat frequent low-calorie meals. I’ve been having it around lunch time for days now, and if you eat larger meals than I do, it is super easy to increase the servings…
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I try really hard to cook seafood or shellfish at least twice a week for the health benefits (and because I love it!), but sometimes it’s hard coming up with something that will please even people who don’t love fish. Enter Sardine Pasta. I had been reading about how good for you sardines are, and it seemed like an excellent…
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With Winter approaching I’ve been craving heavier fare, and this quiche is a complete, filling, healthy meal that won’t blow up your calorie budget. If you have leftover slices, run them through a vacuum sealer before putting them in the freezer. They won’t get freezer-burn and they’ll stay fresh for ages. Imagine how wonderful it would be to have quiche…
