Do you like mac & cheese?

Try this super simple and better-for-you Salmon Mac & Cheese. With extra veggies, less cheese, and omega-3 packed salmon, this is a quick and easy week night meal that will leave you feeling satisfied!

Sunday Funday- Simple & Healthy Solutions to your Favorite Football Foods!

Looking for some easy to prepare recipes for your Sunday Funday? Bring out the slow-cooker and try this super simple Pulled-Pork recipe. Of course, you will also need a side of coleslaw!  With a total of about 20 minutes of prep-time for these two killer recipes, you wont need to worry about missing a minute of the game!

Easy-Peasy Slow-Cooker Pulled-Pork

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Easy-Peasy Slow-Cooker Pulled-Pork
Serves 4-6
Prep time 10 minutes
Cook time 6 hours
Total time 6 hours, 10 minutes
Meal type Main Dish
Misc Serve Hot
By author Lindsay Lawes, MS, RD

Ingredients

  • 2-3lb pork tenderloin
  • 1 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2/3 cups BBQ sauce
  • 2 tablespoons worchester sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Step 1
Spray the bottom of your slow cooker with cooking spray. Place pork in bottom. Sprinkle with seasonings. Spread applesauce evenly over pork. Drizzle with BBQ sauce and Worchester sauce. Cook on high heat for 6-7 hours. Using two forks, gently pull pork apart to shred.
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Creamy Coleslaw with Greek Yogurt Dressing

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Creamy Coleslaw with Greek Yogurt Dressing
Serves 4-6
Prep time 10 minutes
Meal type Appetizer, Main Dish, Salad, Side Dish
Misc Pre-preparable, Serve Cold
By author Lindsay Lawes, MS, RD

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1-2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon no-salt seasoning (ie. Mrs. Dash)
  • 4 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds

Note

Per 1 cup serving: 1 serving vegetables, 1 tsp fat/oil, 1/2 oz  serving protein

Directions

Step 1
In a medium sized bowl, combine all wet ingredients and seasonings. Mix well. Add in cabbage and carrots. Stir until veggies are all coated. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
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Looking for simple and delicious soup?

Try this quick and easy Chicken Tortilla soup!

Quick and Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Quick and Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Serves 6
Prep time 15 minutes
Cook time 35 minutes
Total time 50 minutes
Meal type Main Dish, Soup
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Per serving this soup has 3oz protein, 1/2 serving grains/starches (when served with 5-7 tortilla chips), 1 serving vegetable, 1 tsp fat/oil.

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken stock
  • 1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (4-oz) can green chiles
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups shredded, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 cup kernels corn
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • juice of one lime
  • avocado, for serving
  • whole grain tortilla chips, for serving

Directions

Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until onions have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, oregano and cayenne pepper; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, until thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in pasta, chicken, corn, cilantro and lime juice until heated through, about 2 minutes.
Serve immediately, garnished with avocado and tortilla strips, if desired.
Step 2
Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, until thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in pasta, chicken, corn, cilantro and lime juice until heated through, about 2 minutes.
Step 3
Serve immediately, garnished with avocado and tortilla strips, if desired.
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I don’t have enough time to workout during the week…..

If getting to the gym or going outside for a “formal workout” is out of the question during your busy work week, there are still plenty of ways to add activity to your daily duties! Check out these Tips for Burning More Calories at Work

Supplements and your Safety

Are your herbs and supplements really all they say they are? The New York Times recently released this article to make consumers aware that supplements and herbs may not be all that they advertise. So next time you think your are going to cure a cold, ease hot flashes, stop memory loss, or enhance your mood via herbs and supplements, you may want to think twice before you fork over your cash!

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