As a kid and during my zero money college period, I turned to Pop-tarts a lot. There are 400 calories in a single packet. 400 calories is okay for breakfast but these calories were coming from fat, carbs and sugar. They contain little protein, fiber or other important nutrients. I decided to make a lighter Pop-tarts that I could enjoy with a piece of fruit or a side ...
200 Healthy Dorm Room Recipes!
Staying healthy in college can be difficult. Your fridge may be too small, no oven and roommates who live off junk food. It may be easier to stop at fast food restaurants or eat in the cafeteria. Eating that way isn’t cheaper or healthier. I save more money cooking my own meals and eating healthy produce. I went through my recipes and grocery items to find the ...
Back to School Granola Bars
You can either sigh when you hear the words “back to school” or you can smile and think of all the positives that go along with it! A new year means football games, dances, being with your friends, having a chance to show off your competitive side with your grades, sports or extra activities and a clean slate to a healthy lifestyle. Take advantage of the new year and ...
Cereal Bars – On The Go Breakfast!
Cereal is one of the worlds most popular breakfast foods. It’s fast, delicious and filling. Some mornings I over sleep or have to be somewhere super early and don’t have the time to sit down and have a bowl of cereal. That is why I decided to start making my own cereal bars. Sure you can by them at the store or gas station but they are super expensive and higher in ...
Little Lunch Tuesday!
Time for Tuesday! Today for lunch I’m having a fresh tropical fix! On the bottom left I have a pineapple-berry sandwich. I took two slices of whole grain bread and added no sugar added blackberry jam and sliced pineapple. To the right of my sandwich I have 1% cottage cheese with a tbsp of craisins. On the top right I have 1 small honey-crisp apple sliced. To the ...