Spinach and Cannellini Bean Dip
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (6-ounce) bags baby spinach
1 (15-ounce) can cannelloni beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon of fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons of Asiago cheese, grated
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

What to do:

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil, over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add 1/2 of the spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted. Repeat with the remaining spinach. Let the mixture cool for a few minutes.

Place the mixture in the bowl of a food processor. Blend until the mixture is smooth. Mix in fresh basil and asiago cheese. Transfer to a small serving bowl. Serve with veggies or whole grain pita chips.

Energy Bars Unbaked
What will you need?
Large mixing bowl
Mixing spoon
Large knife
Cookie sheet
Ziploc bags 

Ingredients:
1 Cup rolled oats
½ Cup wheat germ
½ Cup oat bran
½ Cup Protein Powder
1 Cup crunchy organic peanut butter
1 Cup raisins or dried fruit of your choice, chopped up
1 Cup of Carob chips or chocolate chips (find at a health food store)
1 Cup of organic honey

What To Do:
1. Combine all ingredients into a mixing bowl
2. Mix together all ingredients well
3. Pat out on wax paper into a large rectangle cookie sheet
4. Take a large knife and divide into bar shaped rectangles
5. Put these in Ziploc bags and freeze ‘til you need them 

Sweet Potato Sticks
Cut sweet potatoes into sticks and arrange on a cookie sheet, sprinkle a little olive oil and then with Parmesan cheese and a little seasoning, roast at 400 degrees about 5-7 minutes. Wow! Yummy!

Adding Vegetables to Your Diet
Add vegetables to a family favorite dishes such as chili or spaghetti. You can cut down on fat and add fiber and other nutrients to main dishes by using smaller amounts of meat with plenty of vegetables, which is particularly important for the Bear and Monkey Diet Types. Carrots and peppers in your chili or zucchini in your spaghetti sauce may sound a little odd, but once you've tried it, you'll wonder why you didn't do it years ago!

Monkey and Giraffe Types, try grating carrots or zucchini into batter for muffins, pancakes, or quick breads for more fiber and vitamins in your breakfasts and snacks.

Puree vegetables and add them to soups and stews. A puree of cooked potatoes, onions, and celery makes a nice, low-fat stock to use instead of a cream base.