Spaghetti Squash is currently in season and we couldn’t be happier about it. This canary-yellow gourd is packed with carotenoids (antioxidants) to make for a healthy choice as it serves for your dinner or a side dish. Once cooked, by running a fork lightly through the flesh it easily separates into gorgeous pasta-like strands. It has a mild taste with a tender yet chewy bite; we’re [...]

If you can’t find Dr. Woodbury in the office at Healthy Steps Therapeutic Lifestyle Center or the Bariatric Clinic, he may be tending to his gourmet garden. No mater what the season or climate, it is always exploding with seasonal fruits and vegetables. With the fruit of his harvest always comes delicious and nutritious recipes. Check out what is cooking at the Woodbury’s today… spiced up [...]

Have you heard of all these cook-at-home delivery boxes? Companies like Blue Apron, Hello Fresh, and Sun Basket will ship an insulated box to your door with the all ingredients needed to make three home cooked meals for your family, along with step-by-step instructions. I tried one out this week…here’s my take on the experience. I chose Sun Basket, mainly because it offers organic ingredients, lower [...]

You may have heard how good legumes (dried beans and peas) are for you and how the protein and fiber in them can support weight management. Still, many people have a hard time eating a serving of legumes each day. Why not try out these delicious Grain-Free Waffles made with garbanzo bean or chickpea flour instead of refined wheat flour? They have less carbohydrate, less saturated [...]

Good home cooking skills are very handy when it comes to healthy eating, but it is possible to eat well without Le Cordon Bleu training. I would encourage everyone to grow their cooking skills, either by dedicating one evening a week to trying out a new recipe, or by taking a healthy cooking class. But meanwhile, here are some ideas for healthy meals and snacks that [...]

My husband and I travelled to Italy last year, and of course, the food was amazing! Italian food can be very healthful too, like this delicious, high-protein Eggplant Parmigiana recipe. If you’re craving comfort food that’s weight-loss friendly, this meal will fit the bill! It’s also a completely vegetarian meal. Note: This dish is great when it is served with roasted sweet potatoes. Cut a medium [...]

For dinner this evening I made a hearty lentil soup with some spinach and cilantro from my garden. I also added a side salad with a French vinaigrette to make it a complete and balanced meal. The salad was so crisp and delicious as I had just picked the leaves which were growing on my deck in planter pots, close to the kitchen where I have [...]

After a couple months of rainy weather I found some real treasures in my vegetable garden: cauliflower, broccoli, spinach, leeks, spring onions, fennel, carrots, lettuce and parsley in my herb garden. With my findings, I decided to make a rich chicken, lentil and vegetable soup. I love making soups because the broth catches all the nutrients from the vegetables & protein and it is a great [...]

Idea # 6: Chicken Zucchini Poppers with homemade guacamole (Low Carb) These are so delicious! Get the RECIPE HERE! We recommend that you bake them, who wants to stand over a hot pan if they don’t have to!? To make homemade guacamole, finely chop white onion and put it in a small glass container. Cover the onion with the zest and juice of one lime, a [...]

Idea # 5 Green Minestrone with Roasted Chickpeas Sauté pancetta in a large stock pot, and set aside. Then add chopped onions and celery and sauté until they begin to soften (about 5 minutes). Add chopped fresh garlic and sauté for 2 minutes more. Add chicken broth, chopped zucchini, chopped fresh green beans, and chopped frozen spinach to the pot and sauté for about 10 minutes, [...]