In the evolving world of nutrition, carbohydrates seem to be branded as the “bad guys.” In many programs, carbs are considered one of the primary culprits of weight gain, and are more often than not, reduced to a very bare minimum or eliminated. However, carbohydrates play an essential role in our body’s energy-building processes. Whether you Read More!
“Studies tend to show that in terms of weight loss, diet plays a much bigger role than exercise,” Philip Stanforth, professor of exercise science at the University of Texas. Here’s a very common scenario: Someone (let’s call her Judy) sets a goal to reach a certain weight within a particular time frame. Judy gets ready with Read More!
Mixed Berry Smoothie Bowls Homemade Mixed Berry Smoothie Bowls for the kiddos, since it’s going to be the warmest day of the year so far! Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 2 medium FROZEN, chopped bananas OR 1.5 cups FROZEN mango pieces . Plus 1 to 1-1/2 cups FROZEN mixed Berries of choice Instructions: Blend in high Read More!
Vegetable Frittata WONDERFUL PROTEIN-PACKED Breakfast! Makes 2-4 servings Ingredients: 1 Tbsp coconut oil 3 to 4 cups seasonal vegetables, such as Summer squash, Zucchini, Kale, Spinach, and/or Broccoli 1 medium Yellow Onion, thinly sliced 1/2 red bell pepper, diced 2 Garlic cloves, minced 6 whole Eggs ½ cup unsweetened Coconut Milk ¼ cup chopped fresh Read More!
We’ve always thought of adding lemon to water just as a way of giving it a refreshing twist. And while it does make your usual glass of water an extra enjoyable drink, there’s more to it than just the zesty flavor! Here are five of the best reasons why more and more people are catching Read More!
Chocolate Strawberry Overnight Oats I have a true love for overnight oats. Just throw the ingredients in a jar at night, Wake up to breakfast! This is one of the best combo’s: You can omit/exchange anything here…be creative with what you have! Makes 1 Serving Ingredients: 1/2 cup uncooked rolled oats 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk a Read More!
Triple Berry Almond Protein Packed Granola Quick Breakfast or Snack Idea So EASY & SERIOUSLY delicious! Directions for 1 batch: {Makes 5 cups-about 10 servings} Instructions: 1 1/2 cups uncooked gluten free rolled oats 3/4 cup natural almond butter (OR peanut butter) 1/3 cup raw honey (buy local!) 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 scoops vanilla Read More!
Food Prep Sunday needed to happen! It does take 2-3 hours to complete, BUT the entire week ahead is 10x easier! Put on some music, have the kids help, after a few weeks you’ll be a PRO! This week: I made a large batch of White Chicken Chili that will be great for 3 meals. Read More!
Almond Butter Banana Pancakes These can be on the breakfast table within minutes, and 100 percent NATURAL ingredients. Makes 1 serving (4 med pancakes) Ingredients: 1 smashed banana 2 whole eggs 1 Tbsp natural almond or peanut butter 1/8 tsp vanilla extract pinch of cinnamon Instructions Preheat griddle to Med/High temp Combine the following ingredients Read More!
Eggs in Bell Pepper Rings Top o’ the Mornin’ Festive Breakfast Ingredients: 1 or 2 red, green, orange, or red bell peppers Whole eggs Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste optional toppings: fresh Dill, fresh Chives, smoked salmon, crumbled nitrate-free bacon such as Applegate brand, and/or sliced red onion. Instructions: Slice the bell Read More!
