Sylvia's Scenario

Now that I’m back from my latest travels, I’ve been slowly getting back into my normal routine.  I am trying to eat 30 grams of protein per meal as recommended by the dietitian I was working with, Hannah Freese, RD.  She has discontinued her business but she helped me so much with controlling my weight and to follow an anti-inflammatory diet after my joint replacement surgeries.  I now only eat two meals daily and these little turkey sausages have really helped me start my day out right.  Quite frankly, it is hard to eat 30 grams of protein at breakfast but this recipe helps a lot. I've noticed that when I stick to her guidelines, I am not as hungry during the day plus I have no urge to snack.  Each of these patties are 2 oz. of ground turkey meat or 14 grams of protein; the egg is 7 grams of protein, I'll have a slice of toast (Ezekiel bread) with 1 Tbsp. peanut butter which is another 9 grams of protein and then I've met my goal of 30 grams.  Another brea...

Here is a super easy recipe for your Super Bowl Sunday enjoyment.  Since we are not having our Super Bowl party  this year, we can still eat in a festive manner.  Pandemics do not stop me from eating well!  In fact, I'm eating better.  I started following  The Freese Method  during the pandemic and feel so much better thanks to Hannah Freese, RD.  This recipe falls right into the plan so why not? I eat a lot of nuts following The Freese Method and a lot of dark chocolate...since sugar is off the menu.  (The plan allows dark chocolate that is >70% cocao which is easy for me to eat and totally satisfies my sugar craving.)  There are a lot of spiced nut recipes but I think this recipe has just the right amount of spiciness.  My sister has been serving these nuts at family gatherings for at least 20 years and I am finally posting it. She doesn't even remember where she got the recipe!  I buy the nuts from Trader Joe's and even t...