Let’s face it. Valentine’s Day is a chocolate smorgasbord! There is something very alluring, almost mysterious, about very, very dark and creamy chocolate. Whereas tiny bites of dark chocolate bars or chips are good sources of anti-oxidants, the tiny part is a challenge sometimes not worth the risks! Read more…

Kick off your gridiron madness with this Super Bowl Gumbo! Made with the HMR Chicken Creole Entrée, okra, black beans and more…this winning recipe scores so big in flavor, everyone will huddle around when it’s served. Read more…

The roasted, toasted flavors of this chili are perfect for game day enjoyment. Take your time and enjoy the earthy flavors slowly. You can top this chili with fat-free feta cheese and sliced scallions. Spoon the chili over crusty baked potatoes or scoop the chili out of the bowl with celery stalks. Any choice provides a dish high in soluble and insoluble fibers, antioxidants and potassium with very little effort! Save your energy for armchair coaching. Your team needs you . Read more…

Filled with antioxidant power and loaded with flavor, blackberries are just bite-sized goodness! Plus, frozen blackberries make for a fantastic addition to your HMR Vanilla Shake mix. And, did we mention cheesecake? Read more…

How are you handling your New Year resolution to boost F and V’s? Chilly days and a post-holiday desire for ease make it hard to chop salads and stir-fries daily. How about a nearly instant chili-stew meal in a bowl? This “bowlicious” cold weather meal goes from microwave to your healthy table in five easy minutes. Once again, your HMR entree plus veggies is the solution to keep playoff game days restful and stress free, unless your team is getting stomped! Read more…

Start your New Year with a commitment to streamline your dinner choices with HMR Entrees and vegetables. Just add spinach, Italian-style vegetables, diced tomatoes, and herbs to the HMR Five-Bean Entree… and presto! … healthy dining in the new year made easy! Read more…

This refreshing shake will help you decide what to do with extra ripened bananas that used to become bread or muffins! Slice the bananas and freeze loose slices in a bag until you are ready to blend your shake. The frozen bananas slices can replace ice cubes, or you can still add ice for a lighter flavor. Need a replacement for ice cream? Just cut the water in half and prepare the recipe in a food processor. Read more…

Southern tradition requires black-eye peas on New Year’s Day as the harbinger of prosperity and good fortune in the 364 days to come. Why not include the start of your successful resolution for a healthy year of multi-colored (red, green, purple) vegetable dishes, seasoned with health-friendly herbs (circumin) that provide high fiber and excellent environmental control? This dish stands alone as an appetizer or serves as a “topping” for fresh spinach salad or steamed, chopped collard greens, chard or kale. Try some variations using other small cooked beans for any occasion other than New Year’s Day. A healthy table is so easy … any day of the year. Read more…

It’s a cold winter evening. You’re enjoying the company of friends and family. The appetizers appear and your veggie option is cold, raw crudité and dip. Do you feel that you just need something warm and toasty instead of cold and crunchy? Here is an easy version of warm comfort food to pick up and pop in your mouth! Easy to prepare ahead and reheat, don’t leave home without these tangy tiny spuds and “baby” carrots. Your healthy table can travel with you to any gathering. Share the warmth. Read more…

The HMR Multigrain Cereal is rich in oats, a grain recognized by the Food and Drug Administration for lowering cholesterol, including the “bad” LDL type, thus reducing the risk of heart disease! We improved the rainbow nutrition benefits by adding anti-oxidant rich, fiber-rich winter squash. Canned pumpkin squash puree is the easiest squash ingredient to use. Read more…

Truffles? Yes, please! Celebrate the holiday season low-cal style with these decadent delights made with the HMR BeneFit Bars! Read more…

Pot luck events are such an easy way to share celebrations at work, in your home or in friendly meeting places. This spicy cabbage slaw takes on interesting Asian flavors, courtesy of our favorite PB2 powdered peanut butter and a bit of chili “heat”. The “heat” is from Sriracha chili sauce, a vinegary chili and garlic paste, available in all Asian grocery stores and most well-stocked super markets. You can substitute with other hot chili sauces, but the flavor may not have the same tartness. Read more…

Yum. With a flawless mix and mingle of holiday flavors, this cup of cheer is sure to have you feeling that jingle bell rock! Oh yes, it’s definitely time to take a break from all that hustle and bustle and enjoy a stroll down candy-cane lane with the Peppermint Mocha Latte. Read more…

Jack frost nipping at your nose? Cozy up with a Gingerbread Latte and melt that winter chill away in no time! With this warm mug of holiday goodness, we say…bring on the snow days! Read more…

Another low-calorie version of a seasonal favorite! Simply combine all ingredients in a mixer and get ready to enjoy a healthy holiday elixer! Read more…

A simple stir-fry, sans soy sauce, is a healthy solution for your next pot-luck event. Served room temperature or warm, grains, beans and fresh vegetables can keep your appetite under your careful management throughout the holidays… at home or in social gatherings. Read more…

You, your family and friends deserve sweet treats made from fresh fruits and hearty whole grain. Keep your kitchen free of environmental calorie traps like cookies, cakes and buttery pastries. This apple and cranberry dessert is so nutritionally rich that you can enjoy it for your holiday breakfast or dessert. You can substitute canned, jarred or frozen peaches, pears or berries. Your healthy table is the perfect gift to share on any holiday!
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Oh, please! Do you really want to slosh canned condensed mushroom soup and soggy fried onions over your fresh green beans this Thanksgiving? Keep the flavors, I mean the genuine farm-fresh flavors, of green beans, mushrooms and shallots alive on your healthy holiday table. Dress your tender-crisp vegetables with a light cream dressing and lay them on a bed of delicate baby lettuces. Be thankful that your simply prepared fresh green beans salad provides vitamin C, beta-carotene (hidden in green chlorophyll), folate (essential for blood formation and DNA synthesis), iron, potassium and both soluble and insoluble fibers…all for very, very few healthy calories. Read more…

Stuffing is the most calorie dense dish on the holiday table. When else would we polish off a loaf of buttered bread with a few (very few) veggies at one sitting? This year allow your HMR Mushroom Risotto Entrée to be the starch and “glue” of a healthier stuffing and just add oodles of veggies! All that is left to provide on your healthy table is a bit of lean turkey with cranberry, a baked yam and your favorite green bean salad. Share the thanks and spare the calories! Read more…

You had me at avocado. We love any dish with avocado and this recipe is no exception! Take your favorite winter squash (we chose acorn) and add the HMR Five-Bean Casserole Entree then, top it off with silky slices of avocado and a dollop of sour cream for an amazingly satisfying winter meal. And, it’s vegetarian! Read more…

Mashed potatoes baked on top of the HMR Vegetable Beef Stew Entrée? Count us in! This is just some good old-fashioned comfort food. Read more…

Um…could this recipe be an easier? If you’re looking for a quick an easy meal, this Chili Mac recipe is for you! Just combine two HMR Entrees – who knew such a simple recipe could taste so yummy? Read more…

Chocolate and peanut butter are indeed a blissful combination! Go ahead…grab a moment of happiness by surrending to this heavenly pudding recipe! Read more…

Craving candy? One taste of this spooktacular shake and you’ll forget those calorie-killers otherwise known as candy! That’s right candy, we’ve got your number and we are taking a stand against your evil ways – armed with a healthy Pumpkin Shake! Healthy Halloween to us!
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Are you being haunted by calorie filled Halloween candy? So are we! Defend your calorie budget and satisfy your sweet tooth by sipping on our ghoulishly great shake instead of those scary candies. Have yourself a frightfully healthy Halloween night! Read more…

Crisp fall air is on the way and those chilly autumn days make us want to cozy up with a hot bowl of the HMR Cereal! You’re sure to feel warm and peachy with this recipe…all you need to do is combine fresh peaches with the HMR Multigrain Hot Cereal, wrap yourself in a snuggie (optional) and enjoy! Read more…

Take your HMR Beef Pot Roast Entrée to another delicious level with Portabella Mushrooms! Simply sauté those portabella’s, steam up some asparagus and serve it up with the HMR Entrée. As a bonus, this dish looks pretty, which makes us feel like a gourmet chef! Read more…

Cherries and chocolate … another winning shake combination! Plus, cherries are packed with disease-fighting antioxidants. So, it’s super delicious and super nutritious! Read more…

More Ovaltine … and HMR Shakes please! One sip of this shake and you’ll be transported back to a time when malt shops and sock hops were all the rage. You may even want to do the twist (which is some pretty good exercise)! So, get to it, daddy-0! Read more…

Make your shakes even more filling by increasing the volume. The bonus? Fewer calories per ounce. Simply use a flavored, noncaloric beverage in place of water in your shake. By adding more flavor, you can use more liquid to make your shake super filling. Read more…

The colorful, hefty fall squash harvests are showing up like sculpture gardens in our farmers’ markets. The vitamin, mineral and fiber-rich orbs are easy to prepare and well worth the effort. There are three easy methods to cook squash. You can microwave them by piercing the outer skin and cooking at full power for 5 to 10 minutes, depending on size. Cut microwaved squash lengthwise, scoop out the seeds and peel away the shell. You can pan roast/bake peeled squash cubes or roast the whole squash cut length-wise, seeds removed and placed cut side down. Roast at 375 degrees 10 to 40 minutes, depending on size. You can also steam squash by peeling, seeding and steaming chunks/slices in a steam basket over 1 inch of boiling water for 10 to 20 minutes. Read more…

We <3 blueberries! These little gems have a great flavor and are packed full of antioxidant power. So, it only makes sense to unite this forceful fruit with the great HMR Vanilla Pudding – the result is some powerfully tasty pudding! Read more…

Savor the flavors of fall! In this recipe, all of your autumn favorites – apples, cranberries, green tea and spices – are blended with the HMR Vanilla Shake. Plus, you’ll enjoy the health benefits of green tea! Read more…

Autumn vegetables are in the farmers’ markets now. The most versatile of the squash harvest is the variety most overlooked! The spaghetti squash is a bright yellow orb that has a tough outer crust and deliciously tender interior. Look for a heavy squash with a smooth shell and firm stem. Follow the directions to pierce and microwave for 12 minutes or so. Cut open, cool and scrape away the “spaghetti” shreds with a fork. The flavor is delicate and pairs well with any sauce. Try sweet Indian masala sauce, pungent curry sauce or any Italian sauce, including the low-fat creamy variety. I like to add sun-dried tomatoes for their dense flavor and chewy texture. Of course, this vegetable is the perfect “nest” for your any HMR entree. The preparation is quick and simple… from the autumn garden to your healthy table. Read more…

Flavor tip: For a chocolate boost, add 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder or add a banana for even more nutrition. Read more…