Comfort that won't break your waistline!

Brrrrrr it is cold in this neck of the woods and it got us thinking ALL about comfort foods! Seems natural that when the weather gets cold, we want to eat warm belly warming foods, too! And that is OK, but you must be mindful not to overeat, stick to your portion control, AND slim line those recipes! Yes, indeed every recipe can be made healthier with swaps like almond milk for whole milk, or Greek yogurt for sour cream, you just need to get creative!! And let Pinterest be your friend....it is not just a site for over crafting, ya dig? Ha ha. It is a tool for recipes! Whether you are Vegan, vegetarian, or want to fast from certain things like sugar, dairy, wheat or gluten, it is all at your fingertips simply by putting your recipes preferences into the search engine on Pinterest. And would we leave you without an actual recipe? Of course not!!! This is one of our favs, comforting, delicious, and won't make your waistline bust this winter ;) Barley Bowls (this is a method, not an exact recipe, cook to your tastbuds and season it up!) Quick barley, cook to package directions To the cooked barley, add these veggies.....sautéed in a bit of olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper to taste, spinach or kale, red peppers, butternut squash, mushrooms, and shredded carrots Toss all together with a TBS of smart butter, salt and pepper to taste and a pinch of sage and thyme. So yum!!! And goes lovely with a wild grain or brown rice, too!! Fill those bowls with fiber and nutrient dense veggies this winter, and you won't dread bathing suit season! All the comfort, none of the fat!