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Its easy to turn to comfort foods when the weather turns frigid and the snowfall seems like its never going to end. Nothing compares to a big pot of melty mac and cheese, or a hot pizza to keep you warm this winter. However, come springtime, you may regret indulging in so many winter comfort foods. Youre able to exercise at the state-of-the-art fitness center at Pierpont Place, but it may not be enough to get you feeling healthy and revitalized. Luckily we have some delicious, healthy recipes to help you stay the healthiest version of yourself this winter. Come spring, youll look and feel better than ever!
Baked Mac & Cheese
Mac & Cheese is a go-to comfort food for many people and for good reason. However, when youre trying to eat healthy, mac & cheese normally doesnt fit into the equation. However, with this baked mac & cheese recipe you can have your cake and eat it too -- well in this case, have your mac and cheese and eat it too! By adding a thick layer of spinach to your mac & cheese, you will get your fill of vegetables. This is particularly good for people who have a hard time getting their daily serving of fresh veggies. Use whole-wheat noodles in this recipe and youll feel filled, satisfied, and healthy!
Beef and Beer Chili
There is nothing like a hot cup of chili on a cold winter afternoon between classes. You can even make extra of this recipe and freeze some for later in the week for a quick meal. The best part of enjoying this recipe besides the delicious taste of course, is that it is filling and less than 300 calories per serving. This makes it an unbeatable choice for wintertime comfort food!
Light Chicken Potpie
This light chicken potpie recipe will make you think you died and went to heaven. The filling is mostly comprised of chicken broth, low-fat greek yogurt, shredded chicken, and veggies. This recipe is nutritious and flavorful! The warm, flakey crust will make you feel like youre indulging, even though it is a well-balanced meal.
Comfort foods are hard to resist when the weather is cold. However, eating too much unhealthy food can make you feel run down and out of sync. Keep your health in mind this winter without sacrificing the comfort foods you love by putting these healthy comfort food recipes to the test! Share with us which one was your favorite and any other healthy recipes you like to cook to stay warm in the winter! Healthy Comfort Food Ideas
(Photo courtesy of http://bit.ly/1ZHxUem)
Its easy to turn to comfort foods when the weather turns frigid and the snowfall seems like its never going to end. Nothing compares to a big pot of melty mac and cheese, or a hot pizza to keep you warm this winter. However, come springtime, you may regret indulging in so many winter comfort foods. Youre able to exercise at the state-of-the-art fitness center at Pierpont Place, but it may not be enough to get you feeling healthy and revitalized. Luckily we have some delicious, healthy recipes to help you stay the healthiest version of yourself this winter. Come spring, youll look and feel better than ever!
Baked Mac & Cheese
Mac & Cheese is a go-to comfort food for many people and for good reason. However, when youre trying to eat healthy, mac & cheese normally doesnt fit into the equation. However, with this baked mac & cheese recipe you can have your cake and eat it too -- well in this case, have your mac and cheese and eat it too! By adding a thick layer of spinach to your mac & cheese, you will get your fill of vegetables. This is particularly good for people who have a hard time getting their daily serving of fresh veggies. Use whole-wheat noodles in this recipe and youll feel filled, satisfied, and healthy!
Beef and Beer Chili
There is nothing like a hot cup of chili on a cold winter afternoon between classes. You can even make extra of this recipe and freeze some for later in the week for a quick meal. The best part of enjoying this recipe besides the delicious taste of course, is that it is filling and less than 300 calories per serving. This makes it an unbeatable choice for wintertime comfort food!
Light Chicken Potpie
This light chicken potpie recipe will make you think you died and went to heaven. The filling is mostly comprised of chicken broth, low-fat greek yogurt, shredded chicken, and veggies. This recipe is nutritious and flavorful! The warm, flakey crust will make you feel like youre indulging, even though it is a well-balanced meal.
Comfort foods are hard to resist when the weather is cold. However, eating too much unhealthy food can make you feel run down and out of sync. Keep your health in mind this winter without sacrificing the comfort foods you love by putting these healthy comfort food recipes to the test! Share with us which one was your favorite and any other healthy recipes you like to cook to stay warm in the winter!