It happens all the time. I’m scrolling through Pinterest and see a “healthy banana bread recipe” or a “healthy pasta dinner recipe.” Then I’ll click to the page, read over the healthy recipe ingredients, and be appalled at what they consider to be “healthy.”

By this time, we all know the basic principles of healthy eating: things like eat more vegetables and eat less sugar. So why don’t “healthy” recipes always follow those rules?

“This is a great protein-rich snack that will keep you nourished and full!”

Snacks can make or break your healthy eating. Whether you have a specific goal like losing weight, or you just want to eat healthy, it’s important that you plan ahead.

It’s the worst when you’re hungry between meals with no nutritious snacks to eat. This usually happened to me when I was out running errands or when I was at work.

Being a registered nurse, certified personal trainer, and healthy food nut, I knew I had to find good snacks to suggest to others – and to eat myself!

“No more time-consuming planning – you’ve got everything you need in this book!”

Cookbooks should make a regular appearance in your kitchen. Since they’re chock-full of different recipes, they keep cooking fresh and delicious.

There’s nothing less motivating than opening your fridge to prepare a meal you’ve had a thousand times and really don’t want to eat.

Especially if you’re trying to eat healthy!

Healthy eating can be absolutely wonderful. When you have a great recipe in front of you, you’re able to make dishes with tons of variety and natural flavor. Your healthy eating should be full of spices, herbs, vegetables whose names you can’t pronounce, and foods you’ve never tried before. It’s what keeps it fun and exciting!

But of course, you need the right recipes!