Make these small changes to your coffee beverage to cut calories and limit added sugar: - Choose low fat milk or a milk alternative. - Skip the whipped cream and chocolate/caramel drizzle. - Choose a smaller size beverage (is a large really necessary?) - Buy specialty coffee beverages less often (and save money ). Eat Well, Live Well
Blend your favorite nut of choice into your shake for extra plant based protein. I prefer cashew as it gives my shakes a creamy texture.
With 3 ingredients, freshly squeezed lemons, water, and sugar/sweetener of choice, you can create a refreshing summer beverage in which you know it's exact contents. Even add fresh mint for another refreshing element! Fresh Lemonade Recipe Ingredients: 1. 8 cups of water 2. 1 1/2 cups of fresh lemon juice (with pulp opt.) 3. 1 cup of sugar/sweetener of choice Optional: fresh mint or slice fruit (Add once lemonade is complete) Directions: 1. Combine 1 cup of water and sugar in a small pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and stir mixture until sugar dissolves and turns in a syrup. Remove from heat, cool, then let chill in refrigerator. 2. Squeeze lemons by hand or with a juicing machine. 3. A
Steam your veggies to use less oil/fat, then season with sea salt, lemon juice, or fresh garlic and herbs for flavor. Tasneem Legohn, RD
Unsure what to have for snacking this week? Consider these high protein options: - Apples with almond/peanut butter - Yogurt with chia seeds or nuts - Boiled egg - Trail mix/ handful nuts or seeds - Tuna with whole grain crackers - Fruit and cheese - Hummus and veggies Eat Well, Live Well.
