Category Archives: Healthy tips

Yum, artichokes. 10/3/17

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Beebamom

Artichokes are easy and the perfect food when trying to lose weight. They take so long to eat and are delicious! I wrapped this artichoke in plastic wrap and put it in the microwave for 5 minutes (maybe 4.5 minutes … Continue reading →

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You should eat … 9/27/17

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Beebamom

Out in the foodie world there are a lot of people with a lot of opinions. And all of the opinions are true to the people who hold them. Add less fat, add more fat, no carbs, more carbs, no, … Continue reading →

Posted in Healthy tips, leftovers, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Tagged autumn soup, green salad, root vegetables, Vegan. Vegetarian | Leave a comment

Eat what you like! 9/18/17

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Beebamom

One of the pitfalls of dieters everywhere is denial. I cannot eat this and I must not eat that. What happens inevitably is that when you finally give in and eat your treasured food, you eat way too much of … Continue reading →

Posted in Beef, Healthy tips, Pasta, Vegetables | Tagged basil, ground beef, Salad, Spaghetti, tomato sauce | Leave a comment

Vegan Day – Give it a try! 9/16/17

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Beebamom

Here is something you can do to help yourself and the world. Try a totally vegan day! It is not as difficult as you are probably imagining. I started my day with an English muffin and peanut butter. Easy, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Grains, Healthy tips, Legumes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Tagged Vegan, Vegetables, vegetarian | Leave a comment

Turkey sausage with Texas caviar – 8/28/17

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Beebamom

I have been craving a hot dog type meal since we went to the baseball game in Great Falls, MT. The hot dogs there were a real disappointment. I expect a steamed hot dog at a ball game. This one … Continue reading →

Posted in Healthy tips, Legumes, Vegetables | Tagged bell pepper, black beans, carrots, Celery, corn, garlic, Onions, Salad, tomatoes, Vegetables | Leave a comment

Make a lighter version of a restaurant dish you liked – 8/27/17

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Beebamom

Here is something I liked from the Tonic Kitchen+Bar at the Applause Hotel by CLIQUE at the Calgary, Alberta airport. Since we were staying out of Calgary near the airport, we did not have a lot of choices on where … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining out, Healthy tips, Pasta, pescatarian, Shellfish, Uncategorized, Vegetables | Tagged broccoli, couscous, Dining out, gafrlic, Onions, shrimp | Leave a comment

Freezer foraging plus vacation fare – 8/25/17

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Beebamom

Here’s another good choice from the appetizer portion of the menu. These are fresh vegetarian spring rolls with a peanut sauce from Krung Thep, a Thai restaurant in Idaho Falls, ID. They were delicious and beautiful too. My food might … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining out, Grilling, Healthy tips, Lamb, leftovers, rice, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Tagged asparagus, carrots, Celery, corn, garlic, Lamb, lamb chops, leftovers, Onions, rice, Vegetables, vegetarian | Leave a comment

Creative leftovers plus another vacation dish – 8/24/17

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Beebamom

After three long days on the road home, we were in no mood to cook so we bought one of those roasted chickens from the grocery store. Today we have a leftover breast and some asparagus from yesterday’s pasta. With … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining out, Eggs, Healthy tips, leftovers, Poultry, rice, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Tagged asparagus, carrots, Celery, chicken, Eggs, garlic, leftovers, mushrooms, Onions, rice, Vegetables, vegetarian | Leave a comment

Home from vacation -8/23/17

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Beebamom

Wow, did we have a good time on vacation. We saw a total eclipse!! We ate a lot of stuff! It is time to get back to normal eating and exercising. My two sisters and I all have a tendency … Continue reading →

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Light menu – 8/3/17

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Beebamom

Tonight we had dinner at a family-oriented Italian chain restaurant. Utah is not known for its great culinary scene and sometimes it is better to just go with something familiar. We start with a lightly dressed salad and I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining out, Healthy tips, Pasta, pescatarian, Shellfish, Vegetables | Tagged Dining out | Leave a comment