Veggie Scramble

This is a great high-protein, low-fat breakfast

6 oz. egg whites
1 medium tomato, diced
1/3 bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

In lubricated pan over medium heat, saute tomatoes and peppers until tender, then set aside

Cook egg whites over medium heat, stirring until curds form

add vegetables to egg whites

add cheese to mixture, heating for 30-60 seconds

186 calories
0 g fat
5 mg cholesterol
970 mg sodium
12 g carbs

Grilled double cheese

a twist on classic grilled cheese (my kids love this)

2 slices of bread, buttered on one side
1 slice mild cheddar cheese
1 slice swiss cheese


Place 1 slice of bread, buttered side down onto frying pan over medium heat
place cheese on bread
place other bread slice on cheese, buttered side up

toast on both sides until bread is golden brown, and cheese is ooey-gooey melty


331 calories
17 g fat (10 g saturated, .5 g trans fat)
46 mg cholesterol
530 mg sodium
27 g carbohydrates

Replacement options

Just something to ponder....

By replacing a 12 oz.can of regular Pepsi each day with a 16.9 oz. bottle of water,  you can cut 54,740 calories out of your diet each year. If you prefer Mountain Dew, replacing 1 can each day can eliminate 62,050 calories a year...

Fried Potatoes

This recipe does well for one person. You may increase as necessary

1 Russet potato
cooking spray
salt & pepper

Slice potato very thin. I used a mandolin.

Spray pan with cooking spray.

Cook potatoes over medium-high heat. Salt & Pepper to taste

112 calories
.27 g fat (.02 saturated, 0 trans fat)
0 mg cholesterol
0 mg sodium (I used no salt on mine)
26 g carbohydrates

Iced Coffee

This just something I enjoy on a hot day.

Ingredients:

6 ice cubes

8 fl.oz. brewed coffee

2 fl. oz. 1% milk

1 Tbsp sugar

Combine ingredients into glass & stir

76.95 calories

.7 g fat (.41 g saturated, .02 g trans fat)

2.47 mg cholesterol

35.89 mg sodium

15.55 g carbohydrate

If you want to add a flavored creamer, be aware that fat and calorie content will increase

Why another food blog?

This is for people who like food, but have no training, and just like good stuff. As I am able, each recipe I share will include fat & calorie info.