Healthy Recipes and Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle from Dietician and Nutritional Expert Susan Greeley

Heavenly Chocolate Hazelnut Spread

Otherwise known as Nutella, although it's not! Make your own at home -- fresh nuts roasted in the oven are key. This can be made with or without the added canola oil -- try it both ways. Either way, this is not a forbidden food. It is full of anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds from the nuts, canola oil and cocoa powder. So say bye-bye to stress and smear some of this on a banana for a nutritious, delicious snack! Heavenly Chocolate Hazelnut Spread 2 cups whole hazelnuts 3/4 cup powdered sugar 5 Tb. good-quality unsweetened dark cocoa powder pinch of salt 2 Tb. canola oil or ...

Blueberry “Frozen Yogurt”

Feel-good foods are ones that deliver a high nutritional profile and simply taste reallly good! This combination of blueberries and yogurt gives you vitamin C and some probiotics, both of which are recommended as mood-supporting (i.e. stress-reducing) foods. With the weather getting warmer, make this tasty treat any time of day -- for breakfast, as a snack or even dessert. Blueberry Frozen Yogurt 1 cup organic probiotic vanilla yogurt 1 cup frozen blueberries cinnamon or some ground flax meal if desired 1. In a blender mix together blueberries and yogurt. Pour into individual bowls and serve immediately Makes 1-2 servings. Enjoy! This "frozen yogurt" can be made ...

Going Green Rotini

When I think spring, I think asparagus! If you're thinking green this spring, then try this light, nutrient-rich pasta dish. It's loaded with powerful disease-fighting phytochemicals from the array of green veggies. Most importantly though -- it tastes great! Serve it as a side to grilled chicken or salmon, or simply serve with a large arugula salad. Going green has never tasted so good! Recipe by Susan Greeley, MS, RD Going Green Rotini ¾ lb. rotini (or pasta of choice) ½ lb. Asparagus ½ cup sugar snap peas 2 cups broccoli florets 2 lemons ¼ cup olive oil 1 clove garlic crushed salt & pepper Parmesan cheese Cook pasta in ...