Tag Archives: Outdoors

Beer-Basted Tofurky Brats with Caramelized Onions and Hot Mustard

The perfect centerpiece to any barbeque! These brats with onions can be served on buns or with a side of baked beans.

Raw Energy Bars

These bars are dehydrated, not cooked, to retain the raw foods’ nutritional content. You need a food dehydrator to make this recipe.

Healthier Fast Food

Every day, 1 out of 4 adults and 1 out of 3 kids eat something from a fast food restaurant. High in calories, loaded with salt and fat, short on vitamins and minerals, fast food may be quick, but it’s often light on basic nutrition. Here are a few tips to help you find a good meal in the fast lane.

Eating on the Road

Eating right is hard enough on its own, but trying to maintain a healthy diet on a road trip is an even bigger challenge. Fortunately, a little preparation goes along way. Here are some tips to help you stay healthy on the highway.

Healthy Tailgating Tips

Before heading out to the pre-game party, make a game plan. Visit your grocery store to stock up on the foods you want. Focus on fruits and veggies and follow these few tips.

Crunchy Trail Mix

Looking for a low-fat snack or a treat to include with brownbag lunches? Try this crunchy mix. But if you’re watching your sodium intake you might want to substitute salt-free pretzels.

Sweet & Spicy Grilled Fruit Skewers

Vanilla and cinnamon add sweetness while chipotle chili pepper and ginger bring an unexpected heat to these grilled fruit skewers. For variety, add sliced star fruit.

Fruit Kabobs with Cranberry-Orange Dip

An easy, delicious way to start increasing the amount of fruit in your diet!

Hot Pepper Pretzels

Satisfy a salt craving with this simple treat. Pretzels are a low-fat snack to begin with, and this seasoning blend adds just a trace more.

Bean, Potato & Mozzarella Salad

This hearty salad packs well and can be served at room temperature – or lightly chilled, straight from your picnic cooler. Feel free to use a spicy tomato-vegetable juice blend in the dressing if you’d like a bit more bite.

Great Crunchy Granola

The honey-syrup mixture makes this a favorite. Experiment with different ingredients and your preferred amount of sweetener.

Geared Up Ginger Granola

Having a hearty breakfast is a great way to get yourself geared up for the rest of the day. Enjoy this maple-ginger-flavored granola on its own with a splash of low-fat milk or use it as a crunchy topping for fruit and yogurt.

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