Staying slim requires eating satisfying snacks that keep hunger away. Key ingredients in these cookies include: Cinnamon to keep your blood sugar in check, slow-digesting protein from cottage cheese paired with faster-digesting whey protein powder to steadily suppress appetite, whole wheat flour for energy-revving B vitamins, oats for their anti-inflammatory polyphenols and beta-glucan, which along with healthy fats from walnuts promote a feeling of fullness that subdues cravings. We all crave sweets, so the way I look at it is, why not put something in our bodies that will actually do some good!

Here is a great recipe, especially if you have a bunch of leftover veggies that you are not sure what to do with. It’s also easy to make, which is my favorite kind of recipe for sure. It’s also rather well balanced when it comes to fat, carbs and protein.

Here is a fun recipe from another new contributor to PersonalFitCoach. Her name is Jenni and she blogs at TheHeadlessCook. Stop by her blog and say hello.

This is a recipe that is super fast and easy. It’s great as a side dish or just to snack on! Just pop these in the oven and put them in a bowl instead of chips? You’re in for a treat!

Many people find snack time the most challenging part of their day. Here is a great list of snack ideas for around 100 calories each. A great idea is to prepackage your snacks so that they are ready to grab and go. Go for the whole food options whenever possible, but there are some additional ideas on this list as well. Have other snack ideas? Post a comment and let us know.

Here is a guiltless way to prepare spaghetti that the whole family will love. To create angel hair noodles out of zucchini you simply need a small kitchen gadget called a spiral slicer. This ingenious tool is well worth the small investment – with it you’ll quickly and easily make delicious, fiber-filled noodles.

Who doesn’t love a good omelet. Here is a recipe from world class trainer Kathy Smith featured recently on the Beachbody Site. I just love their recipes! Great for protein to start your day!

These dishes are made with healthy, fresh ingredients that will give you lots of energy and keep you satisfied so you’ll stick with your diet plan. You’ll be amazed at how good you’ll feel when you eat nutritious and delicious meals. Enjoy.

I used to live in Seattle where fresh wild salmon was pretty easy to find. I have been craving it lately, so I found this yummy recipe that I tried last night. Salmon is a notoriously fatty fish, of course, but most of the fat is of the heart-healthy kind.