Health & Wellness by Lexa's Journal
My mission in life is to not merely survive, but to thrive: and do so with passion, compassion, humor, and style. – Maya Angelou
Tag: Pasta
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Two weeks ago I cooked baked ziti for my family. This week it’s authentic baked mac & cheese. While they enjoy the dish and look forward to traditional meals, I feel like a heel for feeding it to them. Some of the meal are loaded with the unhealthy fats. Whenever possible, I substitute with “low fat”…
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You will not find bacon (not even turkey bacon) on my plate; however, you can bust me eating leaner cuts of pork like tenderloin, center cut pork loin or boneless chops. Sometimes I get sick and tired of eating chicken, but I still need a lean source of protein. Since I don’t eat beef, a…
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For all the nay sayers and anti-whole wheat pasta folks who say it’s nasty, I disagree and challenge you to try this recipe. Haahaa! 1 16 oz. box of whole wheat pasta 1 red pepper 1 orange pepper (optional) 1 yellow pepper (optional) 3-5 fresh garlic cloves minced (depending on your love for garlic 2 medium size zucchini (quartered or diced) 6-12…