Have a bag of lentils in your pantry and don’t know what to do with them? Make my simple seasoned lentils! Enjoy them as is or add meats and veggies, too. But even just simply prepared they are nutritious and delicious. A great low fat, THM E choice, too! For many years, I kind of turned my nose up at lentils. My family is not crazy about dried beans and… Continue Reading
Easy Herbed Quinoa or Rice | THM E, Low Fat
This simple side dish is made with wholesome items right from your pantry. My easy herbed quinoa (or rice) is the perfect side dish for lean baked chicken or fish for a healthy THM E meal. Quinoa is super healthy! It’s a complete protein, which means it has the essential amino acids you need. It’s also a terrific THM E fuel source. It’s slower-burning than rice or oats and, for… Continue Reading
5 Tips For A Satisfying THM E Meal (Plus 2 Bonus Tips)
Do you struggle with putting together a THM E meal? Have a hard time feeling (or staying) satisfied after eating a low fat, healthy carb meal? I’ve been there! I used to avoid them most of the time, but we need those slimming, healthy carbs. Here’s how I’ve learned to make THM E meals satisfying. Please note: I’ve included a lot of information here to help new THMs understand the… Continue Reading
Garlic, Ginger, Lime Marinated Tofu and Quinoa | Low Fat, THM E
Looking for tasty, THM-friendly, meatless meal ideas? My Garlic, Ginger, and Lime Tofu and Quinoa is packed with flavor (not fat)! Quinoa is a fabulous THM E carb source, and organic, sprouted tofu is on plan on occasion. I like the tofu air fried, but cooked in a skillet is good, too. Tofu not your jam? Try chicken breast instead. “This tofu is amazing!” Let me tell you, those are… Continue Reading
Creamy Berry Quinoa Bowl | Low Fat, THM E
Quick and easy, this creamy berry quinoa bowl makes a delicious breakfast. Quinoa is a wonderful, grain-free energizing carb source for the Trim Healthy Mama, so if you can’t do oats, give this a try! It’s a cold bowl and if you already have cooked quinoa on hand it’s ready in 5 minutes or less. It’s also delicious warm! Have you ever tried quinoa? Maybe the name in itself throws… Continue Reading
Spiced Stuffed Baked Pears |THM E, Low Fat
Sweet, crunchy, oats and cranberry nestled in a pear half and spiced with the flavors of the season, this low fat baked pears recipe is elegant enough for a fancy dinner dessert or weekday snack. Low in fat and including healthy carbs, it’s also a delicious THM E choice. Have you ever wondered how to bake pears in the oven? It’s really one of the easiest things you can do…. Continue Reading
