Recipe of the Week Knowing what to eat is one thing…making meals tasty is another. Too often we get into that “diet” mentality and wind up gnawing on lettuce leaves and eating plain chicken breast every day… BORING! Use these recipes and meal ideas to add a little kick and save you from the dreaded “diet” stuff. Oh, and as always, no strange or hard to find “health food” ingredients and nothing too complicated or timely to prepare. I won’t cook that way and neither should you. Oh, and if you have a good recipe send it my way. I would love to share it with everyone. Great  TUMMY WARMER for the Fall and Winter MoNTHS! Lentil and Brown Rice Soup (Serves 8) Easy to make and nutritious. 1 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed and picked over  1/2 cup long grain brown rice  3 cups low sodium and low fat chicken broth or vegetable broth  4 cups water  2 teaspoons salt  1/2 teaspoon dried oregano  1/4 teaspoon dried thyme  fresh ground pepper, to taste  2 garlic cloves, minced  2 stalks celery, chopped  1 small yellow onion, chopped  2 large carrots, sliced  1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole tomatoes, coarsely chopped with juice 1 tablespoon cider vinegar  fresh grated parmesan cheese (just a sprinkle)   Add lentils to a large soup pot. Add in the next 11 ingredients; stir. Bring to a boil; lower heat to medium-low and simmer, covered for 45 minutes. Add in tomatoes, vinegar, and simmer over low heat, uncovered, for about 15 minutes. Ladle into individual bowls and sprinkle with parmesan cheese (optional). 8 Servings Total Each serving has 1.3g fat, 165 calories, 9.8g protein, 28.0 carbs Want to learn more about healthy eating? Get tons of great nutrition info, shopping tips, meal ideas and Sooooooooo Much More…Check out my Healthy Grocery Store Tour…CLICK HERE