Displaying all posts for ‘September, 2011’

3 Fall Veggie Upgrades

by September 26, 2011 » Add the first comment.

Eat for energy this fall by swapping out these 3 common foods with seasonal, organic produce.

1) Spaghetti Squash for Pasta or Rice

SAVE: 200 calories per serving plus get a wide range of antioxidants like Vitamin A and Vitamin C. 

Quick recipe: Cook squash and scrape flesh with fork. Toss with diced tomatoes, fresh garlic, black beans, chili powder, and sea salt

2) Kale Chips for Baked Tortilla Chips or Crackers

SAVE: 110 calories and 5+ grams of fat and get a good dose of fiber, calcium, and Vitamin K.

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Maple Apple Almond Crisp

by September 20, 2011 » Add the first comment.

Maple Apple Almond Crisp

Apple pie is a classic, delicious American dessert that can pose a huge setback to anyone maintaining their weight, as the average slice could total somewhere around 375 calories and 18 grams of fat! This Organic Maple Apple Almond Crisp is a great substitute anytime on a brisk fall day. Add it to plain oatmeal, eat it as a mid-morning snack, mix in greek yogurt, or treat yourself at the end of a long day. This low calorie, high fiber, antioxidant rich dish is a fantastic substitute for apple pie.

Serving Size: 2
Prep/Cook time: 10 minutes

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Watchung

by September 19, 2011 » Add the first comment.

Thank you for attending, Eating Organically on a Budget at the Watchung Library on 9-19-11. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for recipes, organic eating info, and wellness tips.

Here are a 12 hints to save money and still purchase organic.

1. Dirty Dozen/Clean 15

www.nakednutritionnow.com/blog/dirty-dozen-clean-fifteen

2. Rule of Thumb
- thick skin can buy conventional; thin skin stick to organic

3. Always look for store brands

4. Buy in bulk

5. Plan ahead

6. Eat out less and make your own

7. Look for weekly local specials

8. Get coupons from vendors

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Quick Pumpkin-Cranberry Pancakes with Maple Syrup

by September 12, 2011 » Add the first comment.

Quick Pumpkin-Cranberry Pancakes with Maple Syrup
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients:
1 cup whole wheat flour
3 tsp baking powder
2 tsp pumpkin seasoning (found in spice aisle at grocery stores)
1 cup 1% milk (can substitute skim milk)
2 egg whites
3 tbsp cinnamon applesauce
¼ cup unsweetened cranberries
Cooking spray
½ cup maple syrup

Directions
In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder and pumpkin seasoning. Next, add milk, egg whites and cinnamon applesauce and beat until batter is smooth. Once mixture is complete, fold in cranberries with mixing spoon.

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Mexican Tonight?

by September 10, 2011 » Add the first comment.

Use this quick reference guide when going out to Mexican this weekend. These small shifts will save you tons of calories, saturated fat, and your waistline. Want to take it a step further? Make your own using fresh, organic heart healthy ingredients.

Quick Menu Guide:

Mexican:

General Rules:
- hold the sour cream, if fat free greek yogurt is available it’s a great alterative
- ask for ½ the cheese
- always get sauces on the side

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