Summer Cocktails

If you enjoy a summer cocktail with friends at poolside or on vacation try these low calorie versions of your favorite drinks.

Strawberry Daquiri

Blend all ingredients in blender.

Hard Lemonade

Stir and serve over ice.

Cosmopolitan

Shake all ingredients in shaker with ice. Pour into glass.

Sloppy Turkey Joes

This is healthy, low fat version of your favorite “Sloppy Joe”. What you need: 1 pound ground turkey 1 tablespoon sweet relish 1-2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup ketchup seasoning salt black pepper chili powder How to prepare it: Spray a large skillet with cooking spray (like Pam) and heat on medium heat. Brown the […]
The Skinny on Sleep and Your Weight

A recent study suggests a link between sleep deprivation and higher body weight. Moreover, even modest sleep restriction may induce changes in appetite hormones and provide additional time awake for calorie ingestion. Here are the latest sleep hygiene suggestions: Go to bed at the same time each night and rise at the same time each […]
Are You Ready For The Itsy-Bitsy String Bikini?

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Skinny Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

I am always trying new recipes that are quick, simple, and healthy that the entire family will enjoy. I came up with this version of Hawaiian Chicken and the best part is you can ” fix it and forget it”. You only need 5 Ingredients! 4-6 chicken breasts 1 cup honey barbeque sauce 1 cup […]
Get The Skinny On Oatmeal

One of my very weird food cravings is old-fashioned oatmeal. Who else but a dietitian would have such a healthy food craving. Oatmeal is actually a comfort food for me; especially, on cold winter days. It reminds me of childhood when my mother would make a bowl of oatmeal before school. I would sit in […]