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This chapter is all about FOOD! Needless to say food is the energy of our life — we need it — and we want it!

But I do think it’s beyond important to make the right choices at the right time

 I’d love to eat candy everyday all day – some days I do — LOL.    MIKE n IKES, GUMMY BEARS and PEEPS love those! But no one can eat that all of the time.

I don’t cook often, so I was thinking there are probably other girls out there that don’t cook... WHAT’S FOR LUNCH – will provide you with healthy & easy recipes.

It beats ordering out!  Cooking at home can be a true treat.  You have to remember always set the scene — with your favorite dishes and plate settings — Fashion for your table.

Jamie was one of my volunteers from New York University.  Two of her favorite subjects happened to be FASHION and NUTRITION. How cool is that? Therefore, she was an ideal candidate to write on this chapter of CURVYGIRLSTYLE.
                
So check out some of her recipes.  Please let me know how they turn out!  Enjoy!

Eating healthy isn’t just for weight loss—it’s about treating your body right, regardless of whether you’re looking to drop a few pounds or are perfectly fine with your womanly curves. But eating right isn’t about depriving yourself, either. We at Curvy Girl will never ban a food, and I personally believe that a caramel fudge brownie may actually represent the meaning of life in food form.

That being said, moderation is important: eat what you want, when you’re hungry, and only until you’re full. Many of us don’t listen to our bodies, and the result is that we overeat to a point of excess. Just keep in mind that one serving is usually a lot smaller than what you’d think, and that a good indicator of health is how colorful your plate is (this means a rainbow of fruits and vegetables, not just Skittles).

Filling up with a well-balanced diet of whole grains, lean proteins, and tons of fruits and veggies is important to maintaining overall health both now and later in life. Below, we’ve found some easy, healthy, and delicious recipes to get you started...
                                                              — Jamie L. Feldmar

TUNA PASTA SALAD
Makes 4 servings

1 cup pasta
(hint: whole-grain pastas are more nutritious than regular processed kinds, which are high in refined sugars)
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
(tip: if you don’t dig onions, try red or green bell peppers)
3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1-tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 can of water-packed tuna

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
2. Combine the mayonnaise and lemon juice in a large serving bowl; stir in tuna.
3. Add the pasta, toss it around, and throw on some salt and pepper
4. Enjoy!

AVOCADO AND SUNDRIED TOMATO GRILLED CHEESE
Makes 1 serving

2 slices whole-wheat or multigrain bread
½ ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
handful of sundried tomatoes (or, ripe vine tomatoes sliced if you prefer)
2 slices reduced-fat hard cheese of your choice
(hint: don’t buy fat- free cheese, it’s tasteless and usually has less calcium than reduced or regular fat kinds)

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil (chock-full of Omega-3 “good fats”) in a nonstick pan
2. Assemble your sandwich and place in pan
3. Cook for approximately 3-4 minutes on each side, until bread is golden brown
4. Enjoy!

FRUIT SMOOTHIE

Okay, this one’s sort of self-explanatory.

Try the basics like strawberries, bananas, and apples. But think about adding something different, like passionfruit, starfruit, or papaya.

If you’re feeling really decadent, throw some granola on top for some crunch. Fruits like apples and bananas are high in fiber, which will fill you up for longer and helps promote healthy digestion.