HOW TO: Baked Sweet Potatoes in 10 minutes

This is SO easy! If you can use the microwave, you can make this! WOOHOO!

I give you...

The Sweet Potato!

Sweet potatoes are Nutritional SUPERSTARS!

They are filled with carotenoids (an antioxidant), Vitamin C (another antioxidant), FIBER, iron, and potassium!

And at only 160 calories, it just can't be beat!

I. Love. Sweet Potatoes. I want to marry them. Yes, I love them that much.

Okay, that's enough talking, let's get cooking (and eating!).

First, scrub that lil' tuber clean.  Get any dirt and grime off, but DON'T peel it! You want to save those nutrients!

Next, place your sweet potato in a microwave safe bowl and poke that baby up, down and around.

Play nice...

Now stick the bowl in the microwave. I usually top it with a paper towel just in case we have an accidental explosion. So far, so good though...

Cook for 5 minutes. Flip. Cook for another 5 minutes. You may hear a hissing sound, but don't worry, that's normal.

Give the little guy a squeeze now. Be careful, it's hot! If it's still a little hard, blast it again for another 2 minutes.

Let your sweet potato sit for a couple minutes, then slice it open and add toppings!

I like a little unsalted butter and cinnamon.

To die for.

Dig in and ENJOY!

Quick 'n Delicious, Healthy Eats

Remember this picture from yesterday?

See all those delicious grains in the corner there?  Well that is what fuels my addiction for this:

Heaven sent, I tell you.

I think I may have a problem.

Blueberry Blast Oatmeal

• Superhero Oatmeal
• 2 T Chia Seeds
• 1/2 C Kashi Go Lean
• 2 T Coconut Shreds
• 1 T Honey
• BIG handful of delicious blueberries

 The deciousness continued into lunch.

Health is happiness.

• Slice of Marathon Bread topped with Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
• Baby Carrots
• Peach Chobani Yogurt

• 2 C Organic Spinach, Arugula and Radicchio Blend
• 2 Mushrooms
• 1/4 Chopped Red Bell Pepper
• 2 T Goat Cheese
• 1 T Balsamic Vinaigrette

I was craving sweets, so I incorporated that into dinner.

• 2 Slices Multi-Grain Bread
• 2 T Sunbutter
• 1 Banana
• 1 T Honey Drizzle

Life doesn't get much better than this?  Is it wrong that food makes me so happy? I don't think so. :)

Happy Tuesday!  I'm off to the Public Market!

Quick n' Easy Dinner

I guess it's just one of those days where I can't be bothered to actually cook. ;)

This is so easy. All you need to do is place your tilapia on some tin foil (edges turned up to catch any juice) and put the whole thing on cookie sheet.  Heat for 15 minutes or so at 375 and your done!  Added bonus: Tilpaia is contains healthy levels of phosphorus and niacin, plus it's low in sodium.  Great for healthy bones and good circulation! PLUS, it doesn't leave my house smelling fishy.

For those with limited time (like me) or a disdain for cooking, check out Birds Eye Steamfresh Frozen Veggies.  The entire package has only 100 mg of sodium; not bad for a frozen food!  Pop the whole bag into the microwave for five minutes, and you'll have piping hot, non-soggy, flavorful vegetables!

NNM Challenge:

Green, White, Orange

1 Baked Tilapia Fillet
1 Bag of Veggies (Broccoli, Carrots, Sugar Snap Peas, and Water Chestnuts)
2 T Light Balsamic Vinaigrette 
Total Calories: 350

Quick 'n Easy Lunch

Super delicious. Very nutritious. :) Plus, a great way to re-fuel after my 8 mile run this morning!

NNM Challenge:

Red, Orange, Green, Purple, Brown

1 C Spinach
1/3 C Craisins
1 T Light Balsamic Vinaigrette
3 oz Baby Carrots
7 Pretzel Sticks
1 Strawberry Greek Yogurt
Total Calories: 450

Have a great Monday!