Hey McKinley!! For this next Healthy Habits Challenge we are going to focus on our SODIUM intake! First I think it’s important for everyone to understand what sodium is, why and when we need it and in what quantity. Sodium is an electrolyte that your body needs to help maintain the right balance of fluids in your body, transmit nerve impulses and influences the contraction and relaxation of muscles. Depending on your age and activity level you only NEED between…
~ Chicken and Rice Casserole: If you would like to make this recipe a lighter version without having to sacrifice on taste do the following: 1. It calls for 2 tbsp of butter – use 1 tbsp of butter and 1 tbsp of coconut oil 2. It calls for full fat sour cream – use low fat sour cream (not fat free) 3. It calls for 1 cup diced Havarti Dill cheese – use a low moisture (low fat) swiss…
~ Quinoa Veggie Burger http://www.eatingwell.com/print/275706
~ Red, White and Blue Potato Salad http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/red-white-blue-potato-salad-10000000663074/print/
~ Patriotic Salad with Quinoa and Berries https://sites.google.com/site/yummymummyprintables/patriotic-salad
~Crisp Cucumber Salsa http://pkstaples.blogspot.ca/2010/06/crisp-cucumber-salsa.html