It’s summer and the hot temperatures outside are not dropping anytime soon! Staying active and planning healthy meals can be challenging when you are surrounded by the heat and summer BBQ parties. For your next BBQ outing, try making these refreshingly delicious Orange Cream Protein Popsicles with Premier Protein® Vanilla Shakes
As a country, we celebrate our independence on July 4th. As WLS'ers, we celebrate our independence from being unhealthy to healthy. We don't have to prepare a dish full of sugar and fat to commemorate a holiday. Instead, for Independence Day, make a platter with strawberries, watermelon, blueberries and sliced
Enjoy Chips and Salsa, Parmesan-Style! Chips and salsa are a favorite of many people. What's the issue about chips and salsa for anyone health-minded? The chips have lots of carbs with some fat which makes them not a great choice for weight loss. Where's the protein in them? There usually
We all know the health value of a good quality salad. If it's made right, it can be nutritious, low in calories, high in protein and good fats, and above all: delicious! But there are three main issues that I hear from people when I ask them why they don't
I’ll let you in on a little secret: I don’t think there’s anything wrong with using food as a form of celebration. Nope, I don’t! This Strawberry Cheesecake Pudding Parfait is a celebration every time I make it. You know who was a big fan of bringing people together with
From being a bariatric dietitian for 15 years, I've learned that bariatric eating doesn't require reinventing the wheel. Many times, you can take a recipe and adjust the ingredients to make it bariatric friendly, like I did with the Veggie Pizza below. You'll find on Inside Karen's Kitchen there are many bariatric
Tiny packages with Big Benefits: The value of spicing up our food "Spices not only contribute significantly to the gastronomic pleasure of eating but they can also be powerful medicinals." As we think about our food we often consider the big players of carbohydrates, protein and fat, and the influence they
Spinach Artichoke Dip Quick, popular, and healthy sums up this version of Spinach Artichoke Dip with sliced veggie dippers. This dip is made with creamy Brie and Parmesan which makes it a recipe that's hard to beat. Save your money and calories, and forget ordering the high-fat restaurant version, and
Blend up this cherry vanilla protein shake recipe for two anytime you want to share a healthy shake with the people you love! Of course, you can adjust the ingredients and make a single serving for yourself to enjoy. If you like the taste of cherries then you will love this tasty
By Margaret Furtado MS RD, LDN, RYT and Chef Joseph Ewing AS Culinary Arts, BS Culinary Nutrition Okay, okay… I know what you’re thinking… black bean brownies? Yes, it sounded weird to me too but you won’t believe how good they are! While at Johnson & Wales University, we tasted a number
