Other Bloggers You Need To Follow ASAP

Happy Monday! I'm just now getting around to sharing with you guys some of my favorite health bloggers. These are people who I keep up with on a weekly basis and I just want to share them with you! 


First, we have Sassy Kitchen. I love her posts because she has meals and recipes for everyone whether you are vegan, vegetarian, gluten free or dairy free! 

Just like Sassy Kitchen, Lexi's Clean Kitchen, has a recipe for everyone. 

The next blogger is Lee from Fit Foodie Finds. Along with awesome recipes and tips, Lee has a section for fitness tips and even lifestyle and fashion.

Last but not least, here is a Paleo food blogger named Juli at PaleOMG. I love Juli's attitude and how honest she is about her cooking style. I've tried a few of her recipes and they are delicious!


Go and give these guys some love and check out their pages. I promise you won't be disappointed! 




You can check out my page and blog here.

Healthy Thanksgiving Recipe (Desserts)

Recipe alert! We all know one of the best parts of Thanksgiving dinner is dessert (besides spending time with your family and loved ones 😉) but they are usually chucked full or sugar and calories! I've found a few different classic holiday recipes that vary in low calories, sugar free and vegan options. Satisfy your sweet tooth this year without the guilt afterwards! 



Triple Apple Pie

Healthy Pumpkin Pie

Zucchini Bread (Vegan Options)

2 Ingredient Fruit Dip

Healthy Thanksgiving Recipe (Green Bean Casserole)

Guys! It's time for another Thanksgiving dish! This one I'm super excited about because it's one of those side dishes that is almost impossible to make healthy. 

But I managed to find a couple recipes for you to try out this year. 

When Thanksgiving rolls around, another very popular dish at the dinner table is green bean casserole. Now we all know that some veggies covered in cream of mushroom soup, topped with breadcrumbs and fried onions isn't good for us. But what if it could be?

"Just 1/2 cup serving of classic canned cream of mushroom soup is overloaded with sodium - nearly 1,000 mg of 36% of the recommended daily value - which has been linked to high blood pressure when consumed in excess." 

And don't forget that most of the good nutrition that we can get from the green beans will be lost in the cooking process. So I've done some serious digging and managed to find a couple recipes that offer and lighter version of this classic holiday dish. Click the links down below to find them and let me know what you think! 

Healthy Green Bean Casserole - EatingWell 

Vegan Green Bean Casserole 

Paleo Green Bean Casserole

Healthy Thanksgiving Recipe (Potato Dishes)

We've got another healthy Thanksgiving recipe today! One of the most popular dishes for Thanksgiving are the mashed potatoes. Some of you might be rolling your eyes because how can mashed potatoes be healthy? Well potatoes themselves aren't necessarily bad for you. When we make mashed potatoes we add so many extra fats and calories to the dish between butter, oils, cream, cheese and sour cream. Take all of that out and eat the correct portion size and voila! Most people would think I'm crazy for suggesting you take all of that out because let's face it, that's what we think makes it taste so good. But I've found a couple recipes for healthy and delicious potato recipes.



Vegan Mediterranean Mashed Potatoes


Garlic Potatoes, Green Beans and Cauliflower


Cauliflower Mashed "Potatoes"


Potato Salad

Healthy Halloween

Halloween is just a week away! That means lots of candy and sugar for our kids. Don't get me wrong, sweets are okay in moderation but a sugar binge isn't good for anyone. Especially for a kids' little bodies. So I've found some healthy (but fun and cute) alternatives. These are all great for a Halloween party! 🎃🍬


https://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-halloween-treats-for-kids.aspx#02

https://www.prettymyparty.com/healthy-halloween-snack-ideas/nggallery/image/healthy-halloween-snacks-boo-pops/

Healthy Chipotle Burrito Recipe!

Happy Monday, guys! I hope everyone is having a great morning. Last night, I was craving a burrito bowl from Chipotle so bad. Even though Chipotle is a healthier option in comparison to other places, most of their meals contain lots of sodium and calories. So I did a quick Google search and found an alternative recipe. It even looks like a burrito bowl from Chipotle. Check out the recipe down below. It's what I'll be having for lunch today!


http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a46525/skinny-burrito-bowl-recipe/?visibilityoverride

Recipe Alert!

Here is another recipe perfect for fall. It is a chicken and gnocchi dumpling soup full of protein and veggies and is great for warming you up as it gets colder. It almost looks like a twist on the traditional chicken noodle soup. Yummy! Let me know if you've tried it.

Find the recipe here: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/chicken-gnocchi-dumpling-soup

Autumn Pumpkin Chili Recipe

It's October! That means chilly nights, pumpkin patches and cuddling up next to a bonfire. It also calls for fall time recipes! The first one I'm bringing you is a healthy pumpkin inspired chili. This dish will be perfect for one of those cold nights with friends or family. Plus, it's low in fat, carbs and sugar but high in protein. Yummy! 

Let me know if you have tried this one. 🎃


https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/autumn-pumpkin-chili

Recipe Alert!

Here's a recipe I found for a delicious sounding smoothie! Let me know if you've tried it!


https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Metabolism-Boosting-Smoothie-Recipe-29547076

Friday Q&A

Hi, everyone! I'm going to be hosting a question & answer session over on my Facebook today! Ask me any questions you have regarding your diet, nutrition, health etc., The session will be open until 3 PM today. See you there! 

https://www.facebook.com/nutriquette4u/

Re-Post

https://familydoctor.org/nutrition-tips-for-improving-your-health/

RECIPE ALERT

Check out this delicious and healthy recipe for dinner tonight! 



http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/oven-baked-salmon-recipe-1911951

Five Things To Eat In September (Re-Blog)

"September is a month of transition, when days feel like summer but nights hint that cooler weather is approaching. There’s still an abundance of produce from our gardens, farmers markets and produce aisles at their prime. Here’s our round-up of fresh, tasty fruits and vegetables to seek this month."


http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/five-things-eat-september/

Chicken Parm

This is a perfect dish for the family or a night in for two! 😊

http://www.skinnytaste.com/baked-chicken-parmesan/

Healthy Lasagna Recipes

"A plate of meat lasagna from a restaurant might have as much as 900 calories. Even chicken and vegetable versions at chain restaurants can have more than 500 calories per serving." 

Today I'm bringing you healthier options for the classic lasagna. We're also going to talk about tips and tricks to add nutrition and substance to your dish. 


First of all, traditional lasagna noodles can be full of calories and fats. Try swapping them out for whole-wheat noodles. 

Second, replace beef with Italian sausage or go meatless. This will cut out calories and saturated fat. 

Add nutrients and minerals to your meal with spinach, beans, zucchini, lentils or mushrooms. 

To further reduce calories and fats, use low-fat or part-skim cheeses.




Below I'm going to list some simple recipes I found from some fellow bloggers that incorporate some of the tricks we discussed earlier. 


Vegetarian: 

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/252118/lasagna-rolls/


Low Fat & Low Calorie: 

https://www.thespruce.com/low-calorie-spinach-lasagna-2239084


Sausage, Mushroom & Spinach: 


http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/251754/sausage-mushroom-spinach-lasagna/


Red Lentil Vegetarian: 

https://healthylittlefoodies.com/red-lentil-lasagne/



Thank you to the authors above for the recipe inspiration. Sound off in the comments below letting me know which recipe you'd like to see next!



http://www.livestrong.com/article/305001-calories-in-meat-lasagna/

Pack-And-Go Lunches for work

If you're like me, you have more things to do than you have time for. Whether you have a typical 9-5 job or work overnights, making time for food can be rough. I have found a blog with tons of quick grab-and-go healthy lunch meals for work. There's tons of different options for everyone's taste and plus each one is super healthy! 


http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/22293/mealtimes/lunch/pack-go/slideshow/pack-and-go-healthy-lunch-recipes-for-work/

To continue this mini series, i've found a delicious sounding recipe for chicken tenders! this is definitely an american classic! i found this recipe from a cute blog called 2teaspoons. I've included the ingredients and instructions below along with a link to her blog! try these out and let me know what you think! also leave me ideas in the comments FOR THE NEXT RECIPE! 

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• ¾ cup flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• splash of milk
• dash of salt and pepper
• optional: your favorite dipping sauce!

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place a wire rack inside a baking sheet. Spray rack with cooking spray.
2. Melt butter in a skillet over low heat. Add breadcrumbs and slowly stir until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
3. Set up breading station by putting three shallow bowls on counter. Fill first bowl with egg and milk, second bowl with flour, and third bowl with breadcrumbs, salt and pepper.
4. Cut chicken in to bite-sized pieces. Dunk chicken in egg mixture bowl, then flour bowl, then shake off excess. Place chicken back into egg mixture bowl, then roll in breadcrumb bowl, coating thoroughly. Press breadcrumbs into chicken and place on a wire wrack.
5. Once all chicken pieces are breaded, spray chicken with cooking spray. Bake for 10 minutes, until chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165 degrees). Let rest for 5 minutes.
6. Serve straight up or with your favorite dipping sauce!

http://www.2teaspoons.com/