Freshen Up That Pizza

Sometimes I just feel like a really easy meal. You know, like a frozen pizza. But I can't stand the thought of consuming all of the fat that comes with it when there is often little nutrient value in most pizzas. So I have started to freshen up our pizzas.

I purchase a basic pizza like cheese or spinach garlic mushroom, or spicy chicken. Then I cut up all kinds of fresh veggies (mostly from our garden) like Peppers, cherry tomatoes, Squash, onions, etc. Then I add the low fat turkey pepperonis for my husbands sake:).

These pizzas are always delicious! If you can find one with whole wheat crust, you're all the more healthy.

Have Fun and be Daring and Creative! You might surprise yourself on how much you enjoy it!

Hummus and Whole Wheat Pita Bread

This is not a new idea! But it is a fast and healthy idea for a quick lunch or snack.

Hummus and Whole Wheat Pita Bread

We scoop a few flavors of Hummus on our plate and break up whole wheat pita bread or simply tortillas, dip, and eat. Talk about Easy! Our preschooler even enjoys this. He likes to make shapes with the tortillas and then scoop up the hummus himself.

Hummus is made out of Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas.) They are pureed and mixed with oils and other ingredients to make a very healthy and tasty food.
We enjoy the Athenos brand of Hummus. They have several flavors to choose from.

Roasted Red Pepper
Garlic
Dill
Pesto

Hummus is a very healthy food. Chickpeas are filled with nutrients like fiber, protein, magnesium, and iron. All of these things can help lower cholesterol and the risk of heart attacks. Iron can energize the body and unlike red meat, chickpeas are low in saturated fats and calories. You can also keep your blood sugar levels balanced by eating Hummus. These are just a few of the great nutrients that you'll find in Hummus. Perhaps the best part is that it tastes Great!

Enjoy!