High-Protein Crepes? Yes, Please!

We recently went on a trip and returned home to an almost-empty refrigerator. Half of what was there did not even resemble it's original form. I didn't have time to get to the store and needed to scrape a dinner together. I had eggs, milk, and flour and decided to make crepes.

We lOvE breakfast for dinner!!

I didn't have any turkey sausage or other protein option for the side, so I decided to add a scoop of whey protein powder to the batter. Whey protein is a milk-based protein and easily mixes into water, milk, or juice. My experiments in the kitchen don't always work out, but this one did. De-lish!

The vanilla protein powder added a little extra flavor and didn't affect the texture of the crepes at all. I may start adding it to other recipes (besides smoothies, which are fantastic). It's a great way to add low-fat protein to your diet, which will help as you build muscles and helps you to feel full longer.

I used the Better Homes and Gardens crepe recipe and added a little extra milk (about 1/2 cup) to make up for the added powder. And the best thing about it all?? My children loved it.

Good-bye Winter Weight!

Well, we've had our week-long winter here in Houston and spring is on its way. I started looking at swimsuits on-line and the panic set in. Yes, I need to lose weight. Being a dietitian, I do know how to eat properly and I understand the importance of exercise. But, as a working mom, I'm also blasted tired and turn to convenience foods when I'm too busy to cook. Plus, winter clothing is so forgiving!

Here are a few changes I'll be making the next few weeks to get myself prepared for a more strenuous diet and exercise regime. (I have to ease into changes or I get burn-out. I hate "diets.")

1. Eat 5 or more servings of fruits or vegetables each day. Fruits and vegetables will give me fiber, bundles of vitamins and minerals, and fill me up on fewer calories.

2. Start walking and dust off my exercise bike. I think I want to run a 5k in May, but I need to get my body into a workout routine before I punish my knees with running!

3. Start using my gradual tanning lotion. This has nothing to do with nutrition, but I am so pale I can't even call the color white! And, who has time to lay out or pay for an expensive spray tan? I do not!

Yes, that's where I'm going to start. As your neighborhood nutritionist, I recommend starting a new diet or exercise routine gradually, so that you do not get frustrated...or too hungry to keep at it.

Three cheers for Spring!!