Month: May 2020

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Fettuccine Bake

Here’s a quick video on how to turn a pasta rich dish into a delicious meal with a very low Balance Factor! Fettuccine Bake is an all-time favourite with our family!

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Fettuccine Bake

This delicious meal is a family favourite. Even though its a pasta dish, it’s Balance Factor is -36 thanks to all the protein and healthy fat to balance those carbohydrates. It freezes well too. But most importantly, a nice glass of wine or a beer could be easily balanced with a dish like Fettuccine Bake!

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Who’s in the Mood for Chili?

Watch this quick video on how to make an easy but deliciously healthy Mexican Chocolate Chili (allrecipes.com) that is fabulous with tortilla chips in the summer or winter! (Note: We only cooked it for 45 minutes and didn’t add the cup of water because we couldn’t wait but if you give it 4 hours, the

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Looking for a Healthy Latte?

Check out this video to see how to make a protein latte for any time – hot or cold! Stress reduction is one of the key elements to a healthy lifestyle. What could be better than taking a coffee break to re-focus, knowing it’s a cup of balanced macronutrients and healthy calories?

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Caesar Salad Dressing (Tremblay Family Recipe)

Watch this simple video on making homemade Caesar salad dressing. It’s made from 7 ingredients that you can have on hand anytime you feel like a delicious Caesar salad or Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap. It’s even great drizzled on Chicken Wings or Pizza!

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Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap

This family favourite can be made up ahead of time so the family can grab and go on those nights that eating together just isn’t possible. Check out Homemade Tortillas and Caesar Salad Dressing (Tremblay Family) recipes to make the healthiest version of this balanced meal. Print Recipe Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap Votes: 0 Rating:

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Caesar Salad Dressing (Tremblay Family Recipe)

Bring a Caesar salad to the table and everyone (including the kids) devours it. Thanks to the Tremblay Family, here’s the best recipe for Caesar salad dressing that we have ever come across – especially from a tasty yet simple ingredient and time effective perspective. Print Recipe Caesar Salad Dressing Votes: 0 Rating: 0 Rate

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Is There a Place for Sweetness in the Diet?

You bet there is…but not without knowing the supporting science first! Sugar is 50% glucose to 50% fructose.  Glucose is the main fuel source for the body because it fuels all the muscles and organs. It’s even present in healthy fats as the glyceride part of the fat molecule – triglyceride!  Fructose, on the other

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Protein Iced Latte

Here’s your healthy and delicious iced latte to energize and cool you down on those hot days of summer. Print Recipe Protein Iced Latte Votes: 0 Rating: 0 Rate this recipe! Balance Factor -12 Prep Time 5 mins Serving Size 2 cups Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 1 tbsp coconut milk powder2 tbsp vanilla protein powder1

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Protein Latte

There is nothing like a warm cappuccino in the afternoon when you take a moment to refocus and reboot.  It’s also an excellent source of calories to keep you satisfied until the dinner hour. Print Recipe Protein Latte Votes: 1 Rating: 5 Rate this recipe! Course Drink, Snack Cuisine Canadian Keyword Balanced, Healthy Snack, Protein

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