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
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie |THM FP or S
Spring is just around the corner so time for more smoothies and shakes! This light, fruity chocolate covered strawberry smoothie includes cacao nibs for little bursts of chocolate flavor. If you don’t have them, try on-plan sugar free chocolate chips or cocoa powder instead. THMs this is a FP smoothie and has a dairy free option! Did you see last week’s recipe post? It’s a superfood packed chocolate shake which… Continue Reading
Easy Fish Tacos | THM E with S and FP options
My easy, low fat fish tacos recipe is super versatile! Make them to suit THM E, S, and FP meal styles. A simple marinade of lime, garlic, and cumin for the fish plus a low or no fat chili cream sauce brings all the fish taco flavors to your plate. If you caught Episode 159 of the Poddy (The Trim Healthy Podcast) last week you know you should eat more… 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
