Recipes
Amy’s Anti-Inflammatory Blueberry Smoothie
This is a great way to “crowd-in” some amazing Anti-Inflammatory ingredients to let your joints know you care! I’ve been loving my protein powder from True Nutrition. You can order one of their blends or make it your own. My blend is: Grass-Fed Protein, Mushroom Boost, Greens Boost and Collagen Boost. Use code AMY02063 for…
White Chili Recipe
This is a recipe we got from Ed’s mom over 40 years ago and just now typed it up. It’s healthy and satisfying and great for parties. In a large stock pot, combine: Sautee over medium heat until onion is translucent Add Simmer long and slow stirring occasionally. Longer is better and best if made…
Healthy Shamrock Shake
The popular McDonalds Shamrock Shakes are back again! And although those mint milkshakes might taste good for the few minutes they last, even the smallest size shamrock milkshake is full of empty calories and sugar, chemicals, additives, and food dyes. While I’ve always believed that indulging in unhealthy food every once in a while is…
10 Low Carb, Nut Free Snacks
Having healthier options on hand so we don’t grab the unhealthy ones is a “Be Healthy Enough Philosophy”. One of our members Wendy reached out and asked for some ideas that would work for her nut allergy and her low carb eating plan. Here is what I found (used ChatGPT BTW….it’s freaking awesome) Here are…
Protein Packed DIY Bowls
I am working really hard to get my protein in every day so I keep my muscle mass. If you need to know how much protein YOU need check out this video How Much Protein Do Us Women Over 50 Need? I also don’t like to spend much time cooking so I put together protein…
Vitamin D Rich Scrambled Eggs
There aren’t a ton of foods that are rich in vitamin D, but there are a few popular food ones to add to your diet including fatty fish like salmon, eggs (with the yolk) and mushrooms. With all of these you get a double-dose of vitamin D in this yummy breakfast scramble! Ingredients 1 Tbsp…
Healthy Asian Noodle Salad
To stay as healthy as I can, I limit the amount of “white stuff” white flour, white sugar, white rice that I eat! My husband is the cook in the house and he is AMAZING at creating recipes using these rules. This summer he created this recipe and it is sooooo good. Very refreshing…
Ed’s Creamy Hummus Recipe
My husband takes my requests for healthy food serious and he came up with the YUMMY hummus recipe. It is so creamy and the addition of the spice called Harissa gives it such an earthy, exotic flavor. I have to admit it is so much better than store bought and doesn’t have all the preservatives…
It’s NOT about the pasta!
If you recognized the subject line you know one of my guilty pleasures is reality TV 😁. Do you LOVE pasta? Are you someone who likes to eat large portions? If you said YES, then I have a “be healthy enough” option for you…ZUCCHINI NOODLES! My mission is to find healthier options for us over…
Zucchini Shrimp Scampi
Trying to keep the processed carb count down but want the texture and taste of it? Try Zucchini noodles! They are so easy to make. Just sauté them up in a pan with a little olive oil and you are set to use them just like pasta and here is a great recipe to try.…