…Bitch Life…

Want to avoid the temptation of grabbing an unhealthy meal on the run? Then prepare this quick sandwich for a healthy and delicious lunch! It only takes a few minutes to make and it’ll count towards your dairy and veggie intake for the day! The best part? It tastes great cold or heated up in the toaster oven! So eat up!

Mozzarella and Tomato Sandwich
2 slices light whole-grain bread
2 slices part-skim mozzarella
2 to 3 tomato slices
3 chopped olives
Basil

Ingredients

Directions
Between 2 slices of whole-grain bread, layer 2 slices part-skim mozzarella, 2 to 3 tomato slices, 3 chopped olives, and basil.

Looking for a great Phase 3 recipe that will satisfy even the biggest chocoholics? Try the Chocolate Dipped Apricots — absolutely delicious!

Serves 2

Ingredients
1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate
6 dried apricots
1/4 tablespoon chopped pistachios

Instructions
Microwave the chocolate in a microwaveable bowl on high for 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. Stir until completely melted. Dip the apricots halfway into the chocolate. Let the excess chocolate drip off. Place the apricots onto waxed paper. Sprinkle the pistachios over the chocolate-covered portions of the apricots. Place in the refrigerator until the chocolate is set.

Nutritional Information:
99 calories
3 total fat (2 g sat)
0 mg cholesterol
17 g carbohydrate
1 g protein
2 g fiber
1 mg sodium

Beat the heat with this tasty treat and give yourself a healthy alternative to soda and other sugary drinks! You can whip up this fruity smoothie in a snap — and it will refresh and energize you for the rest of the day! Feel free to substitute your favorite fruits for the ones listed below and create your own unique blend! Delicious!

Strawberry-Banana Smoothie
1/2 small ripe banana
1/2 cup strawberries
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1 teaspoon honey
2 ice cubes

Ingredients

Directions
In a blender, process until smooth 1/2 ripe banana, 1/2 cup strawberries, 1/2 cup fat-free milk, 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt, 1 teaspoon honey, and 1 or 2 ice cubes

Summer is here, which means so is the heat! Want a refreshing way to cool off in the sun? Try experimenting with different salads! They’re good for you, and the salad possibilities are endless. Just be creative and have fun!

Here’s an easy and delicious salad to get you started. Have it for lunch or dinner and enjoy!

Avocado, Tomato, and Corn Salad

Ingredients
1/4 chopped Haas Avocado
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup fresh, frozen, or low-sodium corn
1/2 lime, juiced

Directions Combine 1/4 chopped Haas avocado, 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, and 1/2 cup fresh, frozen, or low-sodium canned corn and then toss with juice of 1/2 lime.

Need to unwind? Just reach into your cupboard or garden to whip up these easy spa-style soaks. And don’t forget to let everyone in the house know you’re not to be disturbed — it’s your time! So enjoy!

Lemon bath: Thinly slice a lemon and cover it with warm water. Let it stand for two to three hours. Add the water and lemon slices to the bathwater. This bath is said to induce relaxation, reduce stress, and soothe frazzled nerves. You can also try making this soak with an orange or lime, or even as a citrus-trio mix!

Conifer bath: Take about one-half pound of pine needles, cones, and bark chips. Boil (covered) in about one gallon of water for 10 minutes. Let it sit for four hours. Filter out the greens and bark, and then add the conifer-infused water to a bath. Soak in it for 15 to 20 minutes to reduce stress and soothe your nerves!

Skin Softening Bath: Combine 1/2 cup of honey, 1 cup of milk, 1/2 cup of sea salt, 1/8 cup of baking soda and stir well. Draw a bath and add the mixture to the water. Add 1/2 cup of baby oil to the bathwater and mix again. This bath encourages soft, smooth skin!