Appetite Control and Energy

11/25/2025

Crockpot Ham, Green Beans and Potatoes

2 lbs of fresh green beans
2 lbs of ham
4 baking potatoes
1 small onion

Dice the ham, onion and potatoes.
Put everything in the crockpot along with 3 cups of water and season to taste.
Put on low for about six hours.

11/24/2025

Love this idea 🎅 🎄

11/24/2025

11/24/2025

SAY WHAT?!?!?!?
When male and female anglerfish mate, their reproductive process is highly unusual and adapted to the unique conditions of the deep sea. In this vast and dark environment, where encounters between potential mates are rare, the mating strategy of anglerfish involves a dramatic physiological transformation. The male anglerfish, upon finding a female, latches onto her with his teeth and becomes permanently attached.
Once the male anglerfish has attached to the female, a process of fusion begins. Over time, the male's body physically melds with the female’s. His eyes and internal organs degenerate and vanish, leaving him with only the essential reproductive tissues. The male's circulatory system also merges with that of the female, creating a shared bloodstream. This fusion allows the male to rely entirely on the female for nourishment and oxygen, while he provides s***m for fertilization.
This extreme form of symbiosis ensures that both fish are able to reproduce successfully despite the sparse population densities in the deep sea. The male's complete integration into the female's body provides a continuous supply of s***m whenever needed, which is critical for successful reproduction in the challenging conditions of their environment. This adaptation highlights the unique and often extreme evolutionary strategies that species employ to thrive in the harshest habitats on Earth.

11/23/2025

Remember this over the Holidays. It only takes one time for your dog to have a sudden reaction like life threatening acute onset pancreatitis even if they have eaten these and other fatty foods for years. It is not worth the risk.

11/23/2025

SKINNY ENCHILADAS!

Skinny Enchilada Filling:
8 tortillas (low carb or flour)
1 ½ cups of cooked shredded chicken
1 cup of chopped onion
1 cup of chopped bell peppers
½ cup of non-fat Greek yogurt
½ cup of low-fat shredded Mexican cheese (I use Weight Watchers)

Skinny Enchilada Sauce:
¾ cup of salsa (Add more if you want...it won't hurt )
¼ cup of non-fat Greek yogurt
¼ cup of low-fat shredded Mexican cheese

Putting it all together:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Saute your onion and bell pepper with salt and pepper and non-fat cooking spray. Shred your chicken and add onion, bell pepper, Greek yogurt and cheese and mix! Spray your cooking dish with non-fat cooking spray. Stuff each tortilla with 1/4 cup of chicken mix and spread. Once all of your tortillas are stuffed, top the tortillas with your sauce mix and top with more cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes or longer if you want your tortillas crunchier.

11/23/2025

These are SOOOOOOOOO GOOD!!!!!
Talk about taking pork chops to a whole new level, these were melt in your mouth delicious! Tastes Great with chicken Breasts as well!
NOTE: Instead of bread crumbs, try pork skins. Delicious!

Parmesan Baked Pork Chops

4 boneless pork chops
1 T. olive oil
1 C. parmesan cheese
1 C. Italian bread crumbs OR crushed pork rinds
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
On a plate combine the last 4 ingredients. Rub the pork chops with olive oil and then dip (coat) each one in the cheese mixture. Press the mixture over the pork chops to make sure they are well covered in it. Line a pan with tin foil and spray with cooking spray. Place the pork chops on the pan and bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes.

This works best if you flip 1/2 way through, or bake on a rack in the pan, so both sides are crispy.

11/22/2025

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN CASSEROLE

16 ounce bag frozen California blend vegetables, thawed *
2 cups diced, cooked chicken
4 ounce can mushrooms, drained
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
2 ounces pimientos, diced
6 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded

Place the California blend vegetables and the chicken in a greased 9-inch square baking dish. In a medium skillet, sauté the mushrooms, celery and onion in the butter until very soft and a little browned, about 8 minutes. Stir the mayonnaise and seasonings into the vegetables until well coated. Mix in all of the remaining ingredients along with the sautéed vegetables. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake at 350º for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 5-10 minutes longer until the casserole is browned and bubbly.

11/21/2025

Southern Creole Smothered Okra

1 lb okra chopped
1 tablespoon oil
1 16 ounce can whole tomatoes, with juice
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup bell pepper chopped
3/4 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 2 1/2 ounce can sliced mushrooms, with juice
1/2 pound cooked shelled shrimp
salt and pepper

Pour oil in bottom of pan. Add all the ingredients except the shrimp.
Cover the pot and simmer 1 1/2 hours on low, stirring often.
Remove the cover and add the shrimp the last 10 minutes.

11/21/2025

If you buy bagged lettuce or salads, choose the bag that is the flattest. When the greens are packaged, all of the air is sucked out of the bag. Then as they age, they give off gas, making the bag puffier. Choose the flattest bag and your salad will be fresher--and last longer in the fridge without going bad.