Resource List

Calorie Count
Have you ever wondered exactly how many calories are in one of your favorite recipes, or how I know what the total calorie counts are for my recipes? This is one of the best tools I have seen online for quickly calculating the nutritional value of your recipes. Simply enter the ingredient list and the number of servings, and analyze your recipe. It even creates a Nutrition Facts table for you!

ChooseMyPlate.gov
ChooseMyPlate is a fantastic resource for anyone looking to for more information on any topics related to nutrition, weight loss, and exercise.  It also includes a detailed tutorial on the new dietary guidelines, My Plate, which replaced the old Food Pyramid.  If you are looking for reliable information on how to improve your diet, portion sizes, and what foods you should be eating, this is an excellent resource for you.


28 Day Vegetarian Boot Camp

Whether you have been thinking about going veggie or if you're just interested in ways to incorporate more plant-based foods into your diet, Vegetarian Times has a must read article to help you get started. Their program is designed to debunk common myths about vegetarian diets and give readers useful tools to learn firsthand just how easy, satisfying, and affordable vegetarian meals can be. The plan itself includes 112 different meals and snacks to choose from, along with links to recipes with pictures and detailed instructors for any level of cooking skill. The meal plans were developed by a Registered Dietitian to ensure they are nutritionally complete and average 1400 calories per day. If you're looking for new recipes for your family, you need a way to jump start your new lifestyle, or if you're just a little curious, this is an excellent resource to help you get started.