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When I invented this recipe years ago, I told my husband what I was making and a big fat question mark suddenly appeared over his head. He looked at me like I was a bit insane, but didn't say those words. I think he was afraid to hurt my feelings.

But vindication came as he took his first bite. Sweet Crusted Chicken Nuggets are to die for. As my husband did that day, every single guest in my house has cleaned their entire plate when I make them. I imagine yours will be received in a similar way.

My secret formula is available in the online recipe book at my site Fitzness.com. They're very easy to make and don't take a lot of time either.

Serve them with grilled veggies, a sweet potato or on top of a salad to round things out in a healthy way. Enjoy!

• Oats. High in heart-healthy soluble fiber, oats are a quick and tasty meal. A dollar will get you more than a week's worth of breakfasts.
  
• Eggs. About a dollar for a half dozen, eggs -- once given a bad rap for high cholesterol -- are now back in the good nutrition fold.
  
• Kale. Roughly a dollar a bunch, kale and other dark leafy greens are packed with nutrition.
  
• Potatoes. As long as you don't fry them or slather them in fatty condiments, potatoes can be a part of a nutritious diet. Sweet potatoes have the added benefit of beta carotene.
  
• Apples. Most varieties are very inexpensive and can satisfy a sweet tooth with their crunchy goodness.
  
• Nuts. A great source of healthy fats, nuts might seem expensive, but since their portion size is small, many varieties (such as peanuts, walnuts and almonds) land well under a dollar per serving.
  
• Bananas. High in potassium and fiber, bananas are a nutritious and inexpensive food.
  
• Garbanzo Beans. Beans, in general, are a healthful and ridiculously-cheap food. Plus, they're a great protein-rich replacement for high-cost meat. Garbanzos are a versatile and healthful choice.
  
• Broccoli. Delicious raw or cooked into a wide variety of meals, broccoli is well under a dollar per serving.
  

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• sunflower seeds, which also add a nice crunch, about 1/4 cup
  
• lemon peel and/or juice, zest and juice of one lemon
  
• whole oats, about 1/2 cup
• chunks of other fruits, like apple, pear or other berries
• nuts of your choice, 1/2 cup
• ground flax seeds, about 1/4 cup

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• Line your shelves with beans, rice, and dried, whole-wheat pasta.
• Devote a shelf to canned vegetables and soups, (not the creamy kind), broths, and dried fruit, like raisins.
  
• Throw in some canned tuna, salmon, and chicken -- a fast way to add protein to your meals.
• Add healthy oils and vinegar to add a zip to your dishes.

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Besides the different things we do and wear from season to season, the foods we eat vary dramatically as well. The snow keeps hearty stews on the stove and hot drinks in our hands. The summer however, propels us to brew ice cold tea and lighten up a little at mealtime. I found a recipe I like a lot from the book Delicious Disney, The Disney Chefs with Pam Brandon.

The Field Greens Salad with Grilled Salmon just feels right this time of year. It's a delicious dish you can gobble up tonight and not pay the price in your swimsuit tomorrow. I've placed it on page 38 of my recipe book on Fitzness.com. Enjoy!

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• Apple Juice

• Cranberry Juice

• Grape Juice (red)

• Grapefruit Juice

• Orange Juice

• Pineapple Juice

• Pomegranate Juice

• Tomato Juice

The healthy juice stack-up(click thumbnails to view gallery)

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• The four of us can never agree on a place to eat.

• Two kids with short attention spans rarely make for a relaxing restaurant experience.

• Our seven-year-old who begs to eat out typically complains of a belly ache once his tummy is full.
  

• We hardly ever exit a restaurant without spending $50 on food and drinks.

• Eating out can be a terribly unhealthy endeavor and we aren't even sure opting for the healthiest fare guarantees a nutritious meal.
  

I just made one of my favorite recipes last night for a group of friends ... and the crowd went wild. If you're looking for nutritious and delicious side dishes with a twist, check out page eight of my online recipe book at Fitzness.com. My Sweet Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are fairly easy to make and totally yummy. If you use large sweet potatoes, they suffice as a nice meal for vegetarians as well. Enjoy, my sweeties!

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The other day, while hosting over a dozen of my children's playgroup friends here at my house for some outdoor fun....I created a frozen treat guaranteed to fill their little tummies up in a completely nutritious and fun way. Bapaloneo (a weird word my three and five year old children made up) Pops served the purpose I had intended and energized the group for several hours of insanity. Try them this summer.

Fitz's Bapaloneo Pops:

• Cut bananas in half length-wise, and stick a popsicle stick in the flat end.
• Coat the banana with creamy peanut butter.
• Roll the peanut butter coated banana in a bowl of regular cheerios.
• Place pops on a pan covered with freezer paper and then put them in the freezer for an hour or so.

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• If you weigh 100 lbs, you need 36g
• If you weigh 120 lbs, you need 43.2g
• If you weigh 140 lbs, you need 50.4g
• If you weigh 160 lbs, you need 57.6g
• If you weigh 180 lbs, you need 64.8g

Curious to know how celebrities squeeze fitness into their daily lives? Want to know the secrets of the stars? Bi-weekly our That's Fit fitness expert Fitz sits down with the celebs we want to know more about, and digs out their great and not-so-great methods to staying healthy.

I just got done chatting with myself....I think. No, it probably wasn't me. The person on the other end of my conversation is world famous and has a couple of of Olympic medals. Nope...it couldn't have been me. But! The other person sounded like me. I asked her questions about health and fitness, and she spat out the same stuff I've spent my professional life teaching. This person raved about the benefits of produce, lean meats and frequent challenging exercise. Yes. It could've been a brilliant fitness expert I was conversing with, but it wasn't. It was champion ice skater and Olympic Sliver Medalist, Sasha Cohen.

I chose Sasha to interview, because of her elite success in athletics. She's also touring with Smucker's Stars on Ice and puts on one heck of a show. She's one of the strongest, most flexible and entertaining athletes on earth. Beyond that...she turned out to be one of the best people I've ever talked fitness with. The girl gets it. I mean, she really gets it! She's a chic who seeks out highly nutritious, low fat, high fiber foods whenever she picks up a fork. She also pursues a well-rounded workout routine outside of skating. I loved what she had to say. I want you to pay close attention as well. She's physically small, but not just because of good genes. She works at it, and I believe she'll always be fit. It's a lifestyle for her, and that's what it should be for you.

Fitz: You're a brilliant skater and make a tremendously difficult sport look effortless. Do you remember when skating was hard?

Sasha: Oh Gosh! Skating is always hard. Sometimes it's a challenge to simply put one foot in front of the other. Every day requires effort just to get through it.

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Looking for a better bread to go with dinner? French bread is a thing of the past and whole wheat is the choice for those who want the best for their bodies. Check out page 17 of the recipe section at Fitzness.com and give my Cheesy Whole Wheat Breadsticks a try. They are easy to make, fairly quick, a healthier option and really yummy.

Bread of any kind is still bread. So stick to enjoying one sick alongside your fruits, veggies, legumes and lean meats. Share the rest with your friends and family!

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