Bringing Back the Bean
It’s the new year and we always make new resolutions to better ourselves. Health is a big factor to all us, but we always think its too much of a hassle and hard to achieve a healthy diet. Beans may be your magical answer. With low cost from 99 cents a can and amazing health [...]
Order loud and proud!
You’ve read the description for your potential meal and you definitely want to order that. But when you see your waiter or waitress approaching, your heart starts to beat a little faster because you’ve decided to try something new. When asked what you’d like to order, you end up pointing and saying “I’ll have this…” [...]
Tis the Season to Eat Pumpkin
Pumpkin seems to make its way onto our plates more frequently during the holidays. Whether fresh or canned, pumpkin is a low calorie and nutrient rich vegetable. This bright orange colored vegetable contains antioxidants vitamin-A, vitamin-C and vitamin-E. Antioxidants help increase immunity (which is good during cold season) and fight off cancer causing agents. Vitamin A in particular is great for your [...]
Wheat Berries
A wheat berry is a unprocessed whole grain wheat kernal. Wheat berries are usually used to make whole wheat and white flour. There are three parts to this whole grain; the bran, germ, and endosperm. By containing all three parts of the grain, your getting all the nutrients that wheat has to offer. The health benefits include: decreasingtype-2 [...]
Pomegranate & Kale…Festive Combination!
Pomegranates are such a vibrant fruit and they could help your body tremendously. The seeds could be juiced or eaten whole. Pomegranates are packed with antioxidants that fight off cancer and decrease cell damage. Another great benefit is it reduces the “bad cholesterol” LDL. Don’t be intimidated by this wonderful fruit and give it a chance your body [...]
Meet Wendy Jo
As a dietitian, wife, & athlete I have always felt a strong connection to food and how it is meant to nourish the mind, body, and soul. Looking back, most of my fondest memories are accompanied by fabulous food, family, and friends. This website is meant to share some of my "edible thoughts" on ways to save time, create quick treats, balance the scales of life, and focus on health. I hope you find something tasty to chew on!
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Bringing Back the Bean
It’s the new year and we always make new resolutions to better ourselves. Health is a big factor to all us, but we always think its too much of a hassle and hard to achieve a healthy diet. Beans may be your magical answer. With low cost from 99 cents a can and amazing health [...]
Order loud and proud!
You’ve read the description for your potential meal and you definitely want to order that. But when you see your waiter or waitress approaching, your heart starts to beat a little faster because you’ve decided to try something new. When asked what you’d like to order, you end up pointing and saying “I’ll have this…” [...]
Tis the Season to Eat Pumpkin
Pumpkin seems to make its way onto our plates more frequently during the holidays. Whether fresh or canned, pumpkin is a low calorie and nutrient rich vegetable. This bright orange colored vegetable contains antioxidants vitamin-A, vitamin-C and vitamin-E. Antioxidants help increase immunity (which is good during cold season) and fight off cancer causing agents. Vitamin A in particular is great for your [...]
Wheat Berries
A wheat berry is a unprocessed whole grain wheat kernal. Wheat berries are usually used to make whole wheat and white flour. There are three parts to this whole grain; the bran, germ, and endosperm. By containing all three parts of the grain, your getting all the nutrients that wheat has to offer. The health benefits include: decreasingtype-2 [...]
Pomegranate & Kale…Festive Combination!
Pomegranates are such a vibrant fruit and they could help your body tremendously. The seeds could be juiced or eaten whole. Pomegranates are packed with antioxidants that fight off cancer and decrease cell damage. Another great benefit is it reduces the “bad cholesterol” LDL. Don’t be intimidated by this wonderful fruit and give it a chance your body [...]
{Mediterranean} Some of My Favorite Recipes
“Thrilled” would be an understatement when describing my reaction to getting asked to be a guest on San Antonio Living with Shelly Miles! I’m proud of my hometown of San Antonio, and anytime I can share some of my cooking knowledge and passion for nutrition with my friends and family is a bonus for me! [...]
Taste More to Eat Less this Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is a holiday for giving thanks, spending time with family and friends, and enjoying traditional homemade foods. Or is it? Thanksgiving in America has become less about actually enjoying that delicious food and more about fasting for most of the day, unbuttoning those pants and shoving in as much food as possible before the [...]
Broccoli Salad–Not Your Momma’s Version!
It is a common misconception that when choosing a healthy lifestyle you cannot enjoy your favorite recipes. The good news is that there is a way to get in the nutrients you need while enjoying some classics. The key is modification. A perfect example is Broccoli Salad. You know, the creamy side dish that’s popular at potlucks! Broccoli is [...]
{Soup} The Can is Just a Base
Tired of eating a soup out a can? Do you know you are not limited to just eating the soup alone? There are endless possibilities when using a can of soup. There are so many things that could be added to make yourself a nutritious, delicious, and time efficient meal. It’s all about dressing up the bland [...]
Tired of the Typical Taco?
When you think tacos, you might be thinking of the simple taco bell version: meat, cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes. But there is so much you can do to liven – and lighten – up your typical taco! Pick a leaner protein! Although ground beef or pulled pork are tempting, chicken – ground or marinated and [...]
