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Jill Wentworth is leading us Wednesday by Wednesday into making better food choices and being more healthful. Tune in every Wednesday to get some great recipes and advice from someone who really knows health. In an effort to fuel her passion to serve as well has enhance the lives of others through their nutritional choices, she started Eat Well SA(San Antonio). Her vision is to educate you on how to incorporate a healthy array of foods into your life. Eat Well is not a diet, nor does it embrace any one specific dietary agenda. She also offers customized programs that are educational and teach you the tools you need to maintain healthy, well balanced eating for your busy lives.
Some of us rely on coffee to give us that afternoon boost. Others gravitate towards sodas and sugary snacks. The answer can be a simple as fueling our bodies with high quality, unprocessed whole foods and snacks. A few weeks ago we talked about Protein Bars, what exactly is in them, and if they were a beneficial part of a healthy diet. If you missed it, you can check it out HERE.
In an effort to remove more processed food from our diets, these little energy bites would be the perfect alternative to processed protein bars. They will give you the energy boost you are looking for, thanks to the whole grains, healthy fats, and natural sugars (honey), without having to consume highly processed, sugar filled snacks that have little to no nutritional value.
I whipped up a batch of these no bake energy bites for my sister-in-law who just had a beautiful baby girl last week. With two other kids under the age of 4 in the house, there is no doubt she needs as much energy as she can get. The kids loved these and they were the perfect little snack for those night time nursing sessions and long, busy days.
Keep a stash in the fridge at work and at home and you will always have a healthy, go to snack at your fingertips.
What is your favorite go to snack? Leave a comment below! 🙂
Jill Wentworth is leading us Wednesday by Wednesday into making better food choices and being more healthful. Tune in every Wednesday to get some great recipes and advice from someone who really knows health. In an effort to fuel her passion to serve as well has enhance the lives of others through their nutritional choices, she started Eat Well SA(San Antonio). Her vision is to educate you on how to incorporate a healthy array of foods into your life. Eat Well is not a diet, nor does it embrace any one specific dietary agenda. She also offers customized programs that are educational and teach you the tools you need to maintain healthy, well balanced eating for your busy lives.
I don’t know about you but I LOVE carrot cake. My favorite sweet treat for sure!
Unfortunately, a slice of carrot cake (well at least the size slice that I would want) can really add some calories and sugar to my daily tally. Every once in a while it is OK. Life is about balance.
But I would love to have a little taste of it everyday. Instead of keeping a carrot cake around the house, which would be so tempting, I decided to whip up some Carrot Cake Bites.
I love the portion control that bite sized treats offer because it allows you to keep things in check. You can enjoy one or two and get your sweet fix without feeling that you are going into a sugar coma.
This recipe makes about 22 Carrot Cake Bites and they come in at around 100 calories and 4 grams of sugar per bite. Great nutrition stats for this yummy treat!!
These Raspberry Oat Squares are so delicious and healthy thanks to the 100% whole grain crust and low sugar filling. These bars also freeze well, so whip up a batch this week and stock up for your holiday parties and goodie giving. Happy baking!!
1 Jar Low Sugar/Reduced Sugar Raspberry Jam (You can use any flavor of jam!)
Step 1 Preheat oven to 350.Line a 9 x 9 pan with parchment paper.Mix the chia egg (1 tablespoon of chia seeds + 3 tablespoons of water) and set aside
Step 2 In a large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients.
Step 3 In a small bowl, melt the butter (earth balance) in the microwave.Add the remaining wet ingredients (maple syrup, almond milk and chia egg). Stir together
Step 4 Combine the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix well.Reserve 1/2 cup of the mixture for your crust and press the remaining dough into your lined 9 x 9 pan.Press down the dough to make a nice thick crust.
Step 5 Spoon your raspberry jam (or favorite flavor jam) on top of the crust. Spread out evenly.
Step 6 Take the remaining 1/2 cup or oat mixture and sprinkle on top of the filling. Don’t worry about it being perfect.
Step 7 Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.Allow to cool, place in the fridge and then cut into bars.
Jill Tarpey is leading us Wednesday by Wednesday into making better food choices and being more healthful. Tune in every Wednesday to get some great recipes and advice from someone who really knows health. In an effort to fuel her passion to serve as well has enhance the lives of others through their nutritional choices, she started Eat Well SA (San Antonio). Her vision is to educate you on how to incorporate a healthy array of foods into your life. Eat Well is not a diet, nor does it embrace any one specific dietary agenda. She also offers customized programs that are educational and teach you the tools you need to maintain healthy, well balanced eating for your busy lives.
Cabbage is such a wonderful vegetable and often forgotten about. Not only is it full of fiber, it is also a great detoxifier and gets the blood moving and circulating throughout the body. Cabbage is also very affordable, one of the most cost friendly vegetables out there, so don’t miss out on this refreshing citrus cabbage salad. Your wallet and your waist line will thank you!
In an effort to get more cabbage in our diets, I made this dish………
1/2 large Head of Red cabbage
1 medium Orange
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Dash Chili powder
Step 1 Slice cabbage as finely as possible.
Step 2 Peel orange and slice into 1/2 inch segments.
Step 3 Add cabbage and orange slices to large bowl. Toss with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and a dash of chili powder.
Step 4 Let sit in the fridge for a while to marinate or serve immediately.
The ingredients are simple and besides the red cabbage, probably already in your fridge/pantry.
If you use a whole head of cabbage, it makes a ton of salad, so I suggest making it for your next potluck and share with friends.
Eat Well. Live Well. Be Well.
Jill Wentworth is leading us Wednesday by Wednesday into making better food choices and being more healthful. Tune in every Wednesday to get some great recipes and advice from someone who really knows health. In an effort to fuel her passion to serve as well has enhance the lives of others through their nutritional choices, she started Eat Well SA(San Antonio). Her vision is to educate you on how to incorporate a healthy array of foods into your life. Eat Well is not a diet, nor does it embrace any one specific dietary agenda. She also offers customized programs that are educational and teach you the tools you need to maintain healthy, well balanced eating for your busy lives.
This is one that both kids and adults will love and it is a wonderful alternative to fried chicken tenders and fast food chicken nuggets.
The chicken is coated with a mixture of almonds, whole wheat pastry flour and spices. You simply coat the chicken, bake in the oven, and there you have it!
Pair them with a side of roasted sweet potatoes and some veggies and you have a perfect well balanced meal that we have everyone saying YUM!!!
Step 1: Preheat oven to 475 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil. Place a wire rack on the baking sheet and spray with cooking oil.
Step 2: Place almonds, whole wheat pastry flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper in food processor and blend until almonds are finely chopped, about 1 minute.Add in the olive oil while processor is running and blend together until well combined.Transfer almond mixture to a shallow dish.
Step 3: In a bowl, whisk 3 egg whites together and add chicken tenders.
Step 4: Transfer each tender to the almond mixture and coat both sides well.Place breaded chicken onto wire rack.
Step 5: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until no longer pink in the center.
Step 6: Pair these up with a little bit of ketchup (high fructose corn syrup free) and a plate full of veggies and you have a well balanced meal that both kids and adults will love.
Eat Well and Be Well:)
Jill Tarpey is leading us Wednesday by Wednesday into making better food choices and being more healthful. Tune in every Wednesday to get some great recipes and advice from someone who really knows health. In an effort to fuel her passion to serve as well has enhance the lives of others through their nutritional choices, she started Eat Well SA(San Antonio). Her vision is to educate you on how to incorporate a healthy array of foods into your life. Eat Well is not a diet, nor does it embrace any one specific dietary agenda. She also offers customized programs that are educational and teach you the tools you need to maintain healthy, well balanced eating for your busy lives.
Today is the day that millions of “diets” begin and tomorrow is the day that millions of “diets” fail. The good news is that you don’t have to “diet” to be healthy, happy, balanced and full of life!
Sure, the holidays introduce more sugar into our diet. We consume more treats and drinks that normal, but you don’t have to give in and surrender to a life of sugar crashes and tight pants.
Instead starting a “diet” today, set the intention to fill your plate with vibrant, colorful, nutrient dense foods. The glowing effect it will have on your body will be reason enough to continue eating a balanced, array of natural and whole foods.
Jill Tarpey is leading us Wednesday by Wednesday into making better food choices and being more healthful. Tune in every Wednesday to get some great recipes and advice from someone who really knows health. In an effort to fuel her passion to serve as well has enhance the lives of others through their nutritional choices, she started Eat Well SA(San Antonio). Her vision is to educate you on how to incorporate a healthy array of foods into your life. Eat Well is not a diet, nor does it embrace any one specific dietary agenda. She also offers customized programs that are educational and teach you the tools you need to maintain healthy, well balanced eating for your busy lives.
Step 1
Add all ingredients into a bowl and mix well.
Step 2
Wash and chop romaine lettuce, add chopped onion, and tomatoes.
Step 3
Pour dressing over salad and toss well.Top with grilled chicken and sliced avocado for a yummy, well-balanced meal.
This is a wonderful alternative to mayo and sour cream based dressing and because the Greek yogurt is fully packed with protein.
There are endless possibilities for this dressing! Change-up the flavoring by adding some dill and onion powder or a great veggie dip. Put a dollop on a baked sweet potato for a creamy substitute to sour cream and butter, or make a savory spread with chives and onion powder to spread over a whole wheat bagel.
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Jill Tarpey is leading us Wednesday by Wednesday into making better food choices and being more healthful. Tune in every Wednesday to get some great recipes and advice from someone who really knows health. In an effort to fuel her passion to serve as well has enhance the lives of others through their nutritional choices, she started Eat Well SA(San Antonio). Her vision is to educate you on how to incorporate a healthy array of foods into your life. Eat Well is not a diet, nor does it embrace any one specific dietary agenda. She also offers customized programs that are educational and teach you the tools you need to maintain healthy, well-balanced eating for your busy lives.
| Step 1 | Hard boil 6 eggs, let cool and peel. |
| Step 2 | In a bowl, add 3 whole hardboiled eggs and 3 eggs whites.Cut eggs into small pieces |
| Step 3 | Add greek yogurt, avocado, salt and pepper and mix well |
| Step 4 | Serve in a 100% whole grain tortilla, wrap or on top of a bed of greens |
Jill Tarpey is leading us Wednesday by Wednesday into making better food choices and being more healthful. Tune in every Wednesday to get some great recipes and advice from someone who really knows health. In an effort to fuel her passion to serve as well has enhance the lives of others through their nutritional choices, she started Eat Well SA(San Antonio). Her vision is to educate you on how to incorporate a healthy array of foods into your life. Eat Well is not a diet, nor does it embrace any one specific dietary agenda. She also offers customized programs that are educational and teach you the tools you need to maintain healthy, well balanced eating for your busy lives.
