Ilove kale. I love it sauteed simply with garlic and olive oil, or with rice and mushrooms, or reincarnated as ridiculously easy-to-make and delicious kale chips. Oh yeah, it's pretty nutritious, too! One of my favorite uses for kale is to throw it in at the end of cooking nearly any soup. This one, a favorite of my friend (and fellow blogger) Sherry Mayrent, […] read more »
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Spinach, Mushroom, and Cheese Stuffed Pepper – Healthy Cooking Thursday
Now that the temperatures are consistently chilly, I find myself looking for excuses to turn on my oven. Here's a great one, a modern Mediterranean and vegetarian spin on an old favorite. Add a side salad and you have a complete and healthy meal. (Yes, cheese is a healthy weight loss food!) Stuffed Pepper – serves 4 4 red bell […] read more »
Quick Bean Salad – Healthy Cooking Thursday
You’ve probably heard it already; legumes are awesome. Aside from being a lean protein choice, beans have oodles of fiber, potassium, iron, calcium, folate, and magnesium (as my friend Robyn pointed out in her recent blog about beans, which includes links to many other delicious legume recipes from our healthy weight loss program in the Green Mountains). Beyond the health benefits, and possibly more important […] read more »
Healthy Cooking Thursday: Truffle Shuffle!
One of the most popular snacks we offer at our weight loss retreat is our faux truffle. One of these little delightful spheres, coupled with half an apple or a small bunch of grapes, is a perfectly balanced snack or dessert and a great way to get around a sweet craving. We add the non-fat dry milk to boost the […] read more »



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