Tag: Nutrition Action

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week If you are craving a simple stew inspired by the Greek soup avgolemono, this is the recipe for you! It is recommended to prepare with a homemade stock. Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo Ingredients  1/3 cup Dry Whole-Wheat Orzo 2 cups Chicken Stock (*homemade is preferred.) (1) Egg (well whisked) 1…

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week While I follow a vegan/vegetarian diet, I also like to share healthful recipes for my carnivorous friends. This is a classic Filipino dish that can often take hours of marinating and braising to prepare. However, this recipe variation offers a quick to prep adobo sauce with tart, savory flavors! Chicken in…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Last week’s recipe featured a guacamole variation. This week we’re staying with a dip or spread, but with more protein. It’s quick to prep with minimal ingredients! Hummus is a great go-to healthy snack or add-on to any meal to sneak in a bit more plant-based protein. I personally love…

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week There are seemingly endless ways to prep and eat cauliflower: raw, roasted, stir-fried, mashed (as potatoes), and as a pizza crust, to name a few! Quick tip for roasting: cut into slices (not florets). The flat surface will produce a flavor-rich browning! Nutty Roasted Cauliflower  Ingredients  (1) large or (2) small…

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Quick to prep! For our busiest weeks, when we crave a healthful dish, but we are limited on time. Pan-Roasted Butternut Squash  Ingredients 1 pound Butternut Squash (sliced) 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/4 cup Water 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar 1 tablespoon Whole-Grain Mustard 1/4 teaspoon Brown Sugar 1/4…

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Growing up in sunny Southern California, I lived in the South Bay, Inland Empire, Downtown Los Angeles, West Los Angeles, Marina del Rey, and a short stay in Santa Monica before moving north to the beautiful Bay Area (and later the picturesque PNW). One funky, fun restaurant in Santa Monica comes…

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week The days are shorter, the air is crisp and chilly, and snow ❄️ may be dusting the ground in your neck of the woods. My neighborhood received its first snow 🌨️ fall of the season this past week! My new 9-month kitten, Tali 🐱was gazed out the window in awe!…

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week We’ve past National Quitters Day (the second Friday of the month)…  How are you doing with the intentions you set for yourself in 2025? Do you need more support and accountability? To stay committed to a healthy eating lifestyle change, try this salad! Feel free to swap any ingredients for another…

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week The holidays are just past, but we may still find ourselves dashing around for a festive quick side dish to serve to complement our main meal or bring to dinner gathering. Zesty Cranberry-Orange Relish Ingredients (1) Whole Orange (including the peel) (1) 12-ounce bag Cranberries (fresh or frozen)(*If using frozen,…

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week For those of you who have been indulging on a few too many holiday treats this past week, today’s recipe features a healthful, refreshing salad to cleanse your body and feel rejuvenated. Adding sweet-tart fruit such as orange, kiwi, or pomegranate to a leafy or whole grain salad can also…