Pin it for later. One of the biggest complaints I hear from people who are trying to make healthy changes to their diets is that the cost of healthy foods is so much higher than the (processed junk) food they’ve been eating. While that statement is somewhat accurate, there are many ways to save on healthy food. One of my favorite ways to save is by having my pantry stocked with healthy staples…. Continue Reading
Zesty Salsa Chicken and Black Bean Casserole (E)
My family and I love Mexican food! We love, love, love it and usually eat it in some form or another at least two times a week. I’m always looking for new ways to eat our favorite flavors. So as I was thinking about all the flavors we love to eat in a burrito, it hit me. Why not meld all of those foods into a hearty casserole and have… Continue Reading
My 20 Favorite Soups ~ THM Style
As fall is about to begin next month and the weather will begin to inevitably get cooler, I figured this was the perfect time to do a round-up of all my favorite soups. Soups are one of my most favorite types of food to make because they are comforting, budget-friendly, large enough to serve a crowd and usually have plenty of leftovers. Even if you don’t follow the Trim Healthy… Continue Reading
Pumpkin Muffins
I love fall! It is my favorite season. The chill in the air, beautiful color display of the leaves changing and wearing hooded sweatshirts all make my heart happy. Everything pumpkin makes my heart happy too. Even though it’s still August and extremely humid this week, I was in the mood for something that tasted like fall. Enter these yummy pumpkin muffins. They are grain and sugar-free. My five kids… Continue Reading
Very Berry Salad with Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette (S)
I love summer. I love the ease of our days, heading to the beach and pool, warm weather, wearing flip flops every day and so much more. Perhaps one of my favorite parts of summer is all the great local fresh produce. Last week some of my girlfriends and I, plus all of our kids, went strawberry picking. To me, no other strawberries compare to fresh picked Michigan strawberries. My… Continue Reading
My 20 Favorite THM Shakes, Smoothies and Cold Drinks
By nature, I’m not a big sweets person. Crazy right, a woman who doesn’t love chocolate??? However, when sweets come in the form of a drink I can’t help but gobble them up. I might just have a problem. Thankfully I’ve come across many Trim Healthy Mama approved shakes, smoothies, and other cold drinks. I can have my indulgences and lose weight in the process. Win, win! Many of the… Continue Reading
