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!
Breakfast Quinoa Cups Here’s a FUN idea to get your weekend off to a GREAT start! While we usually think of quinoa at other meals as a savory side dish – I think this complex carbohydrate is just the thing we require to give us that nice steady energy to start our day! Quinoa is Read More!
With so many types of healthy bread on the market, it’s not always easy to know which are actually healthy or just a marketing exaggeration. As you sift through the varieties on store shelves, what should you be looking for? Whole wheat? Whole grain? Multigrain? Today, let’s delve a bit deeper into the world of Read More!
Your metabolism, or metabolic rate, plays a significant role in how fast or slow calories are burned in your body. The higher it is, the more calories your body burns throughout the day, which can help you lose or maintain your weight. Metabolism is a process your body undergoes that converts foods into energy. It Read More!
It’s quickly becoming that time of year again when the leaves change, the temperature drops and the days aren’t quite as long. For some of us, it might also be the time where we have a little tickle in our throat, a stuffy nose we can’t quite shake, or just that feeling of being a Read More!
Let’s talk specifically about refined SUGAR today. Eliminating sugar completely from your diet can be done! The people I have worked with who actually have the BEST experience cut the sugar cold turkey. It is VERY possible to be craving-free within a week of completely abstaining from the white stuff. Here are 9 ways to Read More!
Summer Fruit Platter with Coconut Lime Dip Bring this HEALTHY + DELICIOUS Fruit Platter to all those BBQ’S & Parties this weekend! Fresh, seasonal fruit + limey yogurt dip make for THE PERFECT refreshing dessert idea so you can easily skip the baked goods while still totally enjoying yourself! BYOF. Yep, seriously. Wherever you’re going, Read More!
Chicken Strawberry Salad Bowls Ohhh THAT Strawberry – Avocado COMBO! There’s just nothing quite like it! I absolutely adore the strawberries in this salad, but you can totally swap them for any other berry that’s in season. I like to pound my chicken with a mallet in the thicker areas to get each of them Read More!
Fruit + Cheese Easter FUN Platter Have FUN + Make it YOUR own & TAG me in YOUR own creative platters! I want to see what YOU create to celebrate the season!Makes about 8-10 servings Ingredients: 16 ounces cheddar cheese 1 small pineapple 10 oz strawberries 15 oz. blueberries 4 kiwis, peeled 1 lb. seedless Read More!
Strawberry Mozzarella Avocado Boats A SUPER SIMPLE and delicious idea to celebrate Strawberry Season! This avocado/strawberry combination is surprisingly tasty! I think these beautiful little avocado boats would be a really fun idea to make a bunch to set out buffet-style for your spring & summer parties, baby showers, bridal showers, BBQs, etc. Your guests will Read More!