Carbohydrates have received a bad reputation for many years now, thanks to things like the low-fat diet craze of the 1990’s, the notoriously popular Atkins diet plan, and most recently, the infamous Keto diet. You may be wondering what all this fuss is about and whether or not carbs are good for you or not. Read More!
Shrimp + Pineapple Salsa Bowls We’ve been enjoying tropical fruits these past few weeks at our house because I’ve noticed they’re plentiful at our local grocers right now. On sale too! Make these bowls for dinner tonight, or make them for future meals this week – either way you’re making THE RIGHT choice! These Read More!
Chipotle Tuna Salad Stuffed Avocados A DELICIOUS and unique lunch idea! I made up a quick batch of these the other day for our entire crew, and they were gone faster than anything I’ve made in quite a while! Total crowd pleaser! I think these would be awesome with shredded chicken instead of tuna if Read More!
Hi, I’m Cindy, and this is how I lost 10 Pounds and 4 Inches with the Clean Food Crush 30 Day Clean Eating Challenge. I have been married for 30 years and have two adult children. I became an empty nester in Fall 2019 when my youngest daughter moved out to go to college. With Read More!
Chicken + Quinoa Pineapple Bowls I’m just over here daydreaming of brighter days ahead, what about you? So ready to shake off these doldrums, with the exotic taste of fresh pineapple as a stand-in for an island vacation that I’m definitely not going on. Although fresh pineapple is available year-round in most of the US, Read More!
Happy Spring! I don’t know about you, but there’s just something about Spring that instantly brings more light to my life. Maybe it’s a combination of the increased sunshine, warmer temperatures, and nature coming into bloom. I also love the fresh produce items that can now be found in the grocery stores, which bring extra Read More!
How have you been feeling lately? If your answer is stressed out or overwhelmed, you’re certainly not alone. The topic of mental health and mood disorders have been gaining awareness in recent years, and for good reason. What was once “taboo” is becoming much more accepted in our society, and there are more and more Read More!
Pineapple + Avocado Salad A BIG BRIGHT HAPPY Salad idea for your weekend ahead! I’m daydreaming of much warmer days ahead, what about you? I’m ready to shake off these doldrums, with the exotic taste of fresh pineapple as a stand-in for an island vacation I’m not going on. Although fresh pineapple is available year-round Read More!
Nature has a way of providing us with everything we need – including foods and herbs with impressive antiviral properties! These virus-fighting foods can help boost the immune system, fight infection, and decrease inflammation. The following are 15 foods and herbs that may help give you the antiviral protection you’re seeking. Antiviral Herbs 1. Echinacea Read More!
Rachel’s Creamy Avocado Dip A creamy spin on its popular cousin: Guacamole. Creamier than guacamole with a bit more tang, but JUST. AS. CRAVE worthy…in a different way, ya know?! Dip some chips (I love Jackson’s Honest brand) or dip chopped veggie sticks, either way, you’re going to need to quickly make a second batch, Read More!