Hi there! My name is Tracy and this is my experience with the 30 Day Clean Eating Challenge 🙂 I’ve been married for 27 years and I’m a mother of a 16-year-old son who is a sophomore in high school and a 22-year-old daughter that is in nuclear medicine school. I will be turning 50 years Read More!
Bento Lunch Boxes 3 NEW Ways Lunchtime or Snack ideas for Back-To-School! How is your lunchbox packin’ game going now that we’re back into our routine?! Seems like we start out full-force and SUPER committed…then we get in a bit of a rut, and our ideas dwindle. I shared 3 bento lunch box creations a Read More!
When we eat our body secretes insulin, a hormone created in the pancreas. Insulin is then used as glucose for fuel, or stored as fat for later. Insulin is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels in the body and making sure they don’t go too high or low. However, if we’re stressed or our diets Read More!
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Roasting Veggies rather than steaming or boiling is an absolute game-changer! Have you tried them yet?!! Boiled Brussels sprouts are basically mush, blah, and offensively stinky; whereas a roasted one is a slightly charred and caramelized sweet n’ crunchy. They are phenomenal when prepared this way, and it’s super easy too! With Read More!
Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing By popular demand, I’m sharing my homemade salad dressing recipes. This creamy cilantro is vibrant, tangy, garlicky, and just perfect for taco or tex/mex salads. Experiment a bit, because I think this one has the FLAVOR to brighten up any salad!Makes about 2 cups (1 serving is 2 Tablespoons) Ingredients: 3 Read More!
Kid Friendly Lunchbox Ideas – 4 Ways Wellllll, kiddos are ALL Back-to-School…and Moms & Dads everywhere are asking for more lunch ideas. These are GREAT for kids & their Parents! Ingredients: Turkey Club Roll-Up Lunch Box: 1 nitrate free turkey club roll-up, sliced into 1.5-inch pieces 1/4 cup black pitted olives 10 raw almonds 6-8 Read More!
Loaded Sweet Potato Rounds Happy Weekend, Friends! This is one of THE most FUN things I’ve recently cooked + eaten! Perfect zesty little appetizers for throwing together during the football game! Invite your friends over, and serve THESE…no need to feel icky the next day, because these lil’ babies are light, satisfying, and packed full Read More!
Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken + New Potatoes Its Slow Cooker/Crock Pot season! Not only is this an incredibly SIMPLE way to ensure Dinner is ready-when-you-are BUT it’s also so wonderful and homey to smell the delicious, warm aroma filling your house throughout the day. This recipe is OUTSTANDING! Our entire family LOVES it…I hope Read More!
No-Bake Chocolate Quinoa Crispy Treats Same basic idea behind the Crispy Treats we grew up with…just healthier! This quinoa has been puffed, similar to puffed rice cereal – pretty cool, right!? Puffed quinoa is packed with high-quality protein, fiber, and iron so it not only tastes great but is also great for you! It’s a Read More!
SUPER Easy Chicken Piccata Chicken Picatta could definitely pass as one of my All-Time FAVORITE dishes! The fresh tangy lemon…the capers…the crunchy pan-fried chicken. Ohhh…yep… BUT, in my mind it’s more of a ‘Sunday Night’ kinda dish because it’s a bit more involved. Until. This recipe. Definitely weeknight doable piccata! Add a veggie + maybe Read More!
