Left Over Turkey!

Thanksgiving is done, company has left, and now you've got tons of turkey in the fridge and no idea what to do with it!  Check out these awesome ideas!!

http://www.cookinglight.com/food/quick-healthy/quick-easy-turkey-recipes

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 (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 Thanksgiving Recipe (Gravy)

We're officially 17 days away from Thanksgiving, but who's counting? 😉 Our next recipe is a healthy gravy. That may sound a little strange to most of you. Most gravy is high in carbs and fat per serving size. Down below are the nutritional facts of a store bought canned chicken gravy. Notice the serving size is only 1/4 cup but it contains 14% of your daily sodium intake and 3.4 grams of fat. I've found a healthier alternative that saves you 60 calories and 4 grams of saturated fat per serving. Sounds good to me! I'll leave the link down below. 

Healthy Homemade Gravy

Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 31 Calories 47
% Daily Values*
Total Fat 3.4g		5%
	Saturated Fat 0.839g	4%
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.892g
	Monounsaturated Fat 1.517g
Cholesterol 1mg		0%
Sodium 343mg		14%
Potassium 65mg
Total Carbohydrate 3.22g		1%
	Dietary Fiber 0.2g	1%
	Sugars 0.46g
Protein 1.15g

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

Friday Fact

As a dietitian, I come across all walks of life with my clients. Between meal planning and educating individuals on what they need, I can confidently say this, THERE IS NO PERFECT DIET FOR EVERYONE. What works for your best friend or even your husband, most likely will not work for you. And that is okay. Every single person is different and what they need will vary. 

Some things will stay consistent in every diet. Drink your water, don't live off of fast food and eat your fruits and veggies. That's about it. A lot of my clients have diet restrictions like lactose intolerance, vegan or vegetarian and food allergies. So again, what may work for one person, might not work for you at all. The perfect diet is what helps you feel better and what shows you the results you are looking for. 

So keep this in mind next time you're looking at the newest diet trend you see circulating on the internet. With the help of a dietitian like myself, you can find the right diet plan for you. 



For more information, visit my website to see how I can help you! 

https://www.nutriquettekc.com/

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

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

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/