Fiesta Food and Tips from a Pro

In order to learn more about healthy food choices and why people often make poor food decisions, I decided to interview Sheryl Weiss. Sheryl is a Weight Loss Counselor and Food Coach who works for a medically supervised weight loss program. She encourages her patients to lose weight and make healthy food decisions. 

According to Sheryl, when looking to lose weight it is important that you eat from all food groups, and keep a variety of foods in your diet.  She also stated that eating every two to three hours will help speed up your metabolism, allowing for more rapid weight loss.  Also, contrary to what many people think, incorporating oil into your diet is essential as it contains omega-3's which help strengthen the heart.  When I asked her what foods to fully avoid while cooking, she said that most foods are okay to eat if consumed in moderation.  She also stated that "food preparation is a big consideration. Try to stay away from fried and breaded foods as well as those served with lots of heavy sauces".  Evidently, my interview with Sheryl was definitely helpful when thinking of how I was going to proceed with creating my new and healthy recipes!

To make my quesadillas, the basic ingredients I used were fresh vegetables (onions and peppers), low fat, whole wheat tortillas, and fat free cheddar cheese. I also used a low fat guacamole and a 2 ounce chicken breast which i grilled. After compiling all of the ingredients, it was the best (and healthiest) quesadilla I have ever had. Recipe #2 proved to be another success!

RANDOM FACT: Keep your house stocked with lots of fruits and vegetables to promote healthy snacking!