Low Carb Doughnuts Most of the time, the recipes I put together are things I miss eating that have always been verboten high-carb choices. Give me something delicious that we’re told is off-limits, that might cause someone to either hug Little … [Read more...]
Onion Salad
June 16, 2016 · by · 1 Comment
It is not a secret, they give you bad breath, but I LOVE it! Strong flavors that are certain to give you nasty breath hold a special place in my heart. Garlic. Onions. Anchovies. Stinky cheese.. YUM! This dish is yummy and you can keep it totally … [Read more...]
Cauliflower Pepperoni Bread Sticks
April 18, 2016 · by · 3 Comments
Hello there! If you are new here, you might want to subscribe by entering your email address in the sidebar for updates. Perfectly pleasing in every way, get your pepperoni on this week. I love how simple and quick these are to make. … [Read more...]
Thinking of Smoking a Turkey?
November 22, 2015 · by · Leave a Comment
Smoking a turkey brings out a bird’s sultry side. Different than the standard styles of turkey preparations, smoking can be not only easy, but economical. Tips: Don’t use a huge bird. Because there’s a danger zone in keeping uncooked poultry … [Read more...]
Preventing/Dealing with Diabetes
October 11, 2015 · by · 1 Comment
Diabetes today is considered a preventative “lifestyle disease.” This means that there are various lifestyle choices we have control of that can contribute to preventing or causing progression of diabetes. When it comes to … [Read more...]
If you have not tried this recipe yet, give it a go and let me know what you think!
October 5, 2015 · by · 4 Comments
Cabbage is not only good for you, thankfully, it’s tasty, too. Fairly easy to locate it in the produce aisle of your favorite supermarket, once blanched, you can make so many things with cabbage leaf wrappers, from egg rolls to little packages of … [Read more...]
Free Stuff Friday
March 6, 2015 · by · 4 Comments
Happy Friday! I hope that your weekend will be as fabulous as you are :) If you are in need of a really rad apron & like the idea of helping to support the site, you are in luck! Go to: http://shop.yourlighterside.com/ If you purchase 1 YLS … [Read more...]
Cute and yummy Valentine’s Day treat!
February 13, 2015 · by · 7 Comments
This recipe is also a lot of fun since we’re nearing Valentine’s Day. Serve these to your sweetheart and Cupid’s arrow will strike your thinning heart! This is such a cute sugar free, gluten free and low carbohydrate dessert recipe, and … [Read more...]
Many safe Super Bowl recipes from YourLighterSide
January 30, 2015 · by · Leave a Comment
Pictured: Macho Nachos We are only a couple days away from the Super Bowl. Even if you are not a huge football fan, almost everyone knows when the Super Bowl rolls around. Many people will have parties or go to your local … [Read more...]
Staying healthy during the Super Bowl!
January 28, 2015 · by · Leave a Comment
Here are some tips and ideas to keep your Super Bowl a bit healthier this year! Check out the facts on some Super Bowl favorites: Nachos on average have 787 calories and 46 grams of fat per serving Guacamole & Chips (300 calories and 20 … [Read more...]
Cheap and Easy Crock Pot Beef Roast
December 15, 2014 · by · 2 Comments
The crock pot was never this snazzy growing up Food doesn’t get much more delicious and prittay than this! I mean, hello No Brainer, when our lifestyle is comprised of healthy, whole foods, the colors of nature just leap out at you and smack … [Read more...]
5 Must Have Herbs for Winter Illness
December 8, 2014 · by · Leave a Comment
With cold and flu season officially upon us, many have started stocking the medicine cabinet with various OTC pills in preparation for when illness inevitably strikes – but believe it or not, sometimes the best remedies can be found in our kitchen! … [Read more...]
Hot Tuscan Chicken Salad
December 7, 2014 · by · 8 Comments
This Hot Tuscan Chicken Salad got lost in the move from my old site to this one, but thanks to a friend, it is again found! I have added the nutritional information. To save carbohydrates and calories, use 3/4 cup ramekins (or a big casserole … [Read more...]
Low Carb Doughnuts
November 14, 2014 · by · 8 Comments
Most of the time, the recipes I put together are things I miss eating that have always been verboten high-carb choices. Give me something delicious that we’re told is off-limits, that might cause someone to either hug Little Debbie snack cake stands … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Keeping Halloween Healthy(er)
October 31, 2014 · by · 2 Comments
Pumpkin pizzas are perfect and punchy Halloween is coming at you like kids hankering for O’Henry candy. It’s time to hunker down and work the constitution. You’ve made it through Valentine’s Day, Easter, July 4th and the Labor Day. So what … [Read more...]
