by Lauren Armstrong | Mar 8, 2017 | Diet, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes
This is a Jicama (pronounced: “hic-a-ma”). It can be used as a dipper, as “french fries”, or in this case a salad. This salad is paired with black beans for a Jicama Black Bean Salad. Say hello to your new sweet, crunchy, and multi-talented...
by Lauren Armstrong | Mar 7, 2017 | Diet, Dinners, Recipes, Slow Cooking
When I think roast, I think of family Sunday dinners. Wearing my Sunday best, a linen table cloth, the “good dishes” on my momma’s table, and way too many conversations going on at once. But when I think of roast, I also think about how much time and...
by Lauren Armstrong | Feb 21, 2017 | Breakfast, Diet, Recipes
Have you found yourself in a rut when it comes to breakfast foods? Look no further than these flavorful mini quiches made in ramekins to spice up your morning! Foods prepared in ramekins are an easy way to make sure you have the perfect serving size every time. They...
by Lauren Armstrong | Feb 15, 2017 | Diet, Dinners, Recipes, Slow Cooking
Adapting recipes from other sites is something we (the dietitians) do often around here. We make sure a recipe is not only high in protein and low in carbohydrates, but that it is also bariatric friendly. Plus, it has to taste good! I never post or send out recipes...
by Lauren Armstrong | Feb 10, 2017 | Diet, Dinners, Recipes
Ahhh… fajitas! The sizzling entrée that catches everyone’s attention at any Mexican restaurant. It’s an entrée worthy of some attention with its bright colors and flavorful seasonings. Most of us have had chicken or steak fajitas…but what about salmon fajitas?! I love...