Sometimes that craving for something salty and crunchy hits and when you have diabetes you can’t really just turn to a big bag of potato chips. They’re full of carbs and fat plus it’s really hard to portion yourself.

Want a healthier option that’s still delicious without all of the carbs? Give zucchini chips a try! You can season them however you want so you don’t need to worry about getting bored of the same flavor over and over again.

Personally I think some Cajun spices really make these chips something special! Continue reading →

I love chips but potato chips lack nutritional value, are oily, and are generally empty calories. They also have a ton of salt which isn’t very healthy either. There are a lot of different veggie chips. Most people go for kale chips but to me nothing is better than beet chips. Give them a shot at least once! After the first taste they’ll be your go-to veggie chips.

Ingredients

2 large beets, thinly sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp paprika
3 cloves garlic
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp milk
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp horseradish
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp celery salt Continue reading →

Since starting mindful eating I’ve found that appetizers make for great snacks! Sometimes I even create meals out of a few appetizers. Why?

The purpose of an appetizer is to be small enough to eat in a bite or two but be bursting with flavor.

Well, isn’t the goal of mindful eating to eat one bite at a time and enjoy the flavors and textures? Appetizers work perfectly.

I love these feta stuffed cherry tomatoes because they have the tasty cheese mixing with the tomato but the red pepper flakes give a bit of kick.

I’ve also tried an uncooked version with parmesan and basil that was great. Continue reading →