Watermelon SOUP!

Hello out there-- Working4Wellness loves WATERMELON! I have a fun recipe for you that's good for you and can cool you off at the same time. Watermelon SOUP! Traci's Tips: -If you don't like a chunky consistency--my suggestion is to puree it a bit after combining all the ingredients. -Make it a day ahead, and be the envy of all your friends at the Memorial Day BBQ! Watermelon is a good source of potassium,  and almost 20% of your daily requirement of Vitamin A and Vitamin C (in one cup diced). Noteworthy is its content of the carotenoids lutein and lycopene.  Lutein is an antioxidant carotenoid that helps to protect your eyes.  Lycopene, the responsible pigment for the red color in certain fruits, has antioxidant properties that help reduce the risk of  cardiovascular disease. Watermelon Gazpacho courtesy of All Recipes.com

Servings: 6

"Start your hot-weather meal with this easy, intriguing variation on the classic tomato cold soup."

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups 1/4-inch-diced watermelon 2 cups orange juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 seedless cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice

2 medium garlic cloves, minced 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (optional) 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, basil or cilantro Salt and freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

Process 1/2 cup of watermelon, along with the orange juice and oil, in a blender or food processor until pureed. Transfer to a medium bowl, along with remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve. (Can be made several hours before serving.)

Nutrition Information Servings Per Recipe: 6 Calories: 110

Amount Per Serving Total Fat: 4.8g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 68mg

Amount Per Serving Total Carbs: 16.4g     Dietary Fiber: 1.3g Protein: 1.8g

Red Ants on a log...

Hello all parents and/or snackers...

(that would include EVERYone then...  :)    )

Here's an oldie but goodie- with a twist

Log= large carrot cut lengthwise

spread with all natural peanut butter

Red Ants = dried cranberries

   my son added-about 10 chocolate chips...yes, takes after me....

Good Energy- Good Fiber- Good Protein- GREAT Snack!

Baba Ghanoush- WHAT?! eggplant DIP!

Do you like artichoke dip?  
Well, I think you will like Baba Ghanoush--
aka...Eggplant Dip.

See- It even looks like artichoke dip.
(there is nothing wrong with artichokes, but often the dip is made high calorie--try substituting low fat or fat free yogurt in those type of dips)
I found this product at Newflower Market.

You could eat the WHOLE container for only about 400 calories...

(although I am not recommending you do that!)

the Newflower version states there are 12 servings in this 12 oz container--I beg to differ..... :)

If you can make it last 4 servings--Nutrition breakdown would be as follows:

4 servings=100 calories, 6 grams fat (poly and monounsaturated), 3 grams protein, 3 grams fiber, 300 mg sodium (slightly high)

I am always on the lookout for healthy dips to either make or buy ....as I have said in past posts....take sliced veggies such as: carrots, cucumbers, celery etc as the "cracker" for your dip.

Happy Healthy Snacking!

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40 calories in 8 ounces--now if that doesn't sound YUMMY enough...
then how about 20% of your calcium, 25% of vit D, 50% of Vit E??


If you can't tolerate cow or soy milk like me, this is AWESOME.
Today, I had it with 3/4 cup chocolate cheerios and 3/4 cup fresh strawberries + 1/2 cup fresh black berries.
It was gorgeous, I should have taken a picture!!!!


They have a chocolate almond milk too...yet, even though I am a chocoholic--this vanilla is better!!
At our grocery store, they have it on the shelf in the gluten free section...
(and no one paid me to say this!)   :)

intuitive eating

When you begin to trust that the food you want 
will always be available and “legal” for you to eat,
it will lose it’s allure and you will not want to overeat it anymore.


from themotivatorlady.com

Zucchini Squash--kids WILL eat it!

Hey, my favorite new store to the area (Lake Travis, Texas) is a Newflower market.  I shop their produce sale and cook accordingly.  This recipe is on my website, but VERY popular at my house--so thought I would re-post it here!--

Remember to involve your children in shopping and cooking...they will be much more likely to try new foods that way.  

be sure to read my "Traci's Tips"/ changes at the bottom of the recipe!     

When my son was younger- we called this "crabby patties"!

PREP TIME   10 Min 
      COOK TIME   20 Min 
      READY IN   30 Min

* adapted from allrecipes.com

INGREDIENTS

    * 2 cups grated zucchini
    * 2 eggs, beaten 
    * 1/4 cup chopped onion 
    * 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 
    * 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 
    * 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
    * salt to taste
    * 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

DIRECTIONS:

   1. In a medium bowl, combine the zucchini, eggs, onion, flour, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and salt. Stir well enough to distribute ingredients evenly.

   2. Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drop zucchini mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls, and cook for a few minutes on each side until golden.

TRACI’S TIPS…

I did this recipe with liquid egg whites, less cheese (stronger flavor- like feta),  no oil, no salt, added garlic

I sprayed pan with olive oil spray, sprayed top of other side of pattie while cooking…THEN…flipped the pattie and cooked more

We’ve added shrimp and other fun stuff to them…using less fat, I sometimes add cornstarch to thicken up the mixture a little