Here’s a quick video on a version of Eggs Benedict where a little smoked salmon can turn this breakfast meal into a dinner delight. For those crazy nights when time is short, having some smoked salmon in the freezer, a package of Hollandaise Sauce mix in the pantry and a seasonal vegetable on hand, gives
Watch this quick video on how to make the much loved Banana Muffins that use up frozen overripe bananas and can be stored as frozen batter in recycled empty milk bags! With a Balance Factor of 17, these could use a protein latte or tablespoon of butter to offset their higher carb to lower fat/protein
Watch this video to see how to make perfect crepes for the whole family with just four ingredients . These traditional crepes are perfectly balanced (BF=0) and can be filled with ham and brie, nutella, bacon and eggs, and even pizza toppings! Make them ahead of time for the night when everyone must “grab ‘n
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!
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
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?
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!
Is there an easier dish to prepare than Sausage and Peppers? Watch this video to see how 4 ingredients can blend into a delicious meal with next to no clean-up! With a Balance Factor of -41 per serving this recipe could use a side dish of rice, beans, potatoes, or grains like bread or pasta
Here’s a quick video on how to make tortillas with everyday ingredients in minutes! Each tortilla is 130 Calories and has a Balance Factor of 15. These are perfect to have with shrimp, chicken, fish, falafels, and can be made into pita chips! Enjoy!
Organizing health and wellness programs is a challenge when diverse groups of people have individualized health goals. Here’s a solution to boost the morale and energy in your group through a health-oriented challenge that will transform everyone’s view of healthy eating. The Balance Factor App was designed to inspire EVERY person to improve their overall
There are 5 voluntary tasks that we as humans must do to keep the body alive. These are 1) drink fluids, 2) eat food, 3) sleep, 4) go to the bathroom, and 5) dress to maintain body temperature. The body has internal alarms set for all of them – 4 of which are loud and
You know that feeling that is so hard to resist. You think “just one more” then you’ll stop and use some restraint next time. But it happens again – not on a regular basis but in moments when no one is looking, or when you think you’ve earned it. Wait! What are we talking about
Comfort foods are calorie dense and nutrient specific. When our bodies encourage us to eat comfort foods, it is looking for calories and more specifically, a certain type of them. We crave those comfort food calories because there is something…increased stress, lack of sleep, cold temperatures, fighting off infection, or simply skipping a meal… that
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