Category Archives: in pursuit of health
fettucine alfredo: the non-indulgent version!
(Photo credit: Stonyfield.com) In the past couple of weeks, I’ve had a renewed interest in upping my fruits and veggies each day, and in general making lighter, healthier food choices. So I was stoked when I found a recipe that … Continue reading
weekly workouts
Source: livingachangedlife.blogspot.com via Elizabeth on Pinterest It’s been a while since I blogged about anything fitness or weight-loss-related. Any efforts pretty much came to a standstill during the move and the holidays, but I’m happy to say I’ve been … Continue reading
add these to your grocery cart…
As a tote-my-lunch-five-times-a-week, keep-an-eye-on-calories kind of diner, I was sold when my co-worker told me about Flat Out bread products. I’ve tried both the original light, and the multi-grain with flax (both list whole wheat flour as a first ingredient!) … Continue reading
culinary discovery: quinoa
Source: Family Kitchen “How to Cook Quinoa” True story: I was calling it “kin-OH-ah” until my friend, Emily, gently corrected me a few months ago. (For the record, it’s pronounced “keen-o-wah”!) However you say it, it’s delish and I can’t … Continue reading
A must-try “diet” dessert…
…I promise, these Green Tea Truffels don’t taste even remotely “diet”! My coworker lent me her South Beach cookbook and I promptly flipped right past the meal sections to DESSERTS. It’s phase 2, baby…bring on the dark chocolate and red … Continue reading
south beach: what i’m eating…
I’ve had a few questions about meal plans and recipes, particularly in this oh-so-strict phase 1 of the diet, which does not allow carbs or sugars in any decent amount. First, let me send you to my “Culinary Creations” Pinterest … Continue reading









