Salba® Banana Nut Mini-Muffins...

I talked about the wonders of Salba in the Salba Anytime Muffins posting, but some of that information begs to be repeated! This is good stuff! Gram for gram, Salba® provides 8x more Omega 3s than salmon, 25% more fiber than flax, 6x more calcium than whole milk, 30% more antioxidants than blueberries, and much more. Salba® is all-natural, has no trans-fats, very few carbohydrates, and is certified Non-GMO, Vegan,...

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Almost Vegan, Earth-Friendly Cookies for the Trail...

I am going to tell you right now, I am even MORE jazzed about this latest version of my Trail Mix Cookies recipe! I’ve been working to make these cookies more organic and “earth friendly”, for those who are trying to include less animal byproducts in their diet. Have you ever heard the old phrase, “necessity is the mother of invention”? I have to admit, that is what partially drove the egg-free...

Not-just-for-Dieters Honey Mustard Dressing!...

People on their way to Thinlandia should really learn to LOVE salads. Salads can be SO good for you with lots of fiber, roughage, and tons of nutrition. This is why so many people choose to “eat healthy” and grab a salad when they go to a restaurant. But unfortunately, restaurant salads are not always “diet-friendly!” For example, let’s take a look at The Taco Bell Fiesta Taco Salad. Seems...

Peanut Butter Cookies for the Trail!...

I am now seriously on a cookie kick. Might I add a sweet baked desserts kick, as I also made some amazing chocolate brownies today? I’ve never eaten so well as since I’ve been blogging here at Thinlandia, trying out new recipes, and doing whatever I can to make yummy foods that will easily fit into a sensible diet plan! Yesterday’s Thinlandia Snack Mix inspired “Cookies For The Trail” completely...

Amazingly Rich Flourless Dark Chocolate Brownies (...

These treasures are also low sodium, low calorie, low fat, and gluten free! About this time you’re wondering WHAT on earth is in them? We’ll get to that in a minute! You might have deduced by now that I have a bit of a sweet tooth. A chocoholic sweet tooth is generally not compatible with a low calorie diet because as you know, most really yummy desserts have a correspondingly high calorie and fat gram count...

Curried Banana-Mango Chutney...

In Thinlandia, we’re always searching for new and creative ways to use fruit and vegetables in an exciting and healthful manner. This often involves putting ingredients together that might initially seem like an eclectic, even odd fit, but ends up actively stimulating your taste buds in an intriguing new way. This chutney is one of those “exotic taste adventures!” This very exciting recipe was modified...

Veggie Fajita Salad!...

Sometimes when you are trying to lose weight, you have to give up a few things. For example, I had veggie fajitas the other night, and they were fabulous! The tortillas, however, yummy and low-cal as they were, were NOT a low-sodium food; they had 210 mg of sodium apiece. When you are restricting your sodium intake like I am, that much really makes a difference. And I gained weight the next day! (It was likely water...

Snack Mix!...

There are times in life when you just get the munchies, and you long for something crunchy and portable to eat. In Fatopia, the snack of choice is some kind of greasy potato or corn chip. That’s all well and good, but it’s not going to get you to Thinlandia! I have come up with my own version of snack mix that is tasty, nutritious, and easy to make. I’ll even use it as a small meal replacement sometimes...

Crispy Bean-N-Oat Waffles...

My kids cannot get enough of these! I haven’t exactly disclosed that they have beans in them – but I doubt it would dissuade them at all. They love the fact that they can grab a couple of waffles, pop them in the toaster, sandwich some peanut butter and applesauce between them, and have a yummy (and VERY healthy) breakfast (or supper)! I love the fact that they are SO incredibly good for you. I generally...