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!
BBQ Chicken Salad Bowl with Homemade BBQ Sauce Oh man! wasn’t going to post this tonight…but I HAVE to share! Ingredients: Kale Pineapple BBQ sauce Chicken Tenders Dressing: 2 Tbsps olive oil 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tsp dijon mustard Juice of 1 fresh lime BBQ sauce recipe: 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil Read More!
Creamy Raspberry ‘Nice Cream’ Simple entertaining/serving idea since it’s almost Summer! This is so GREAT to make ahead of time, for parties! After blending your banana “ice cream” place in a muffin tin lined with plastic wrap & freeze. You can prepare the scoops a day ahead! #EasyButton #PartyTime Ingredients: 6 ounces fresh raspberries 1/2 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!
Lemon-Thyme Chicken Tenders on a Stick Who is using the Grill on the regular, these days? Makes 8 servings- for food prep, or a party! Ingredients: Wooden Skewers must be soaked for at least 30 minutes in water to prevent burning. 2 lbs well-trimmed Chicken Tenders 1/2 cup Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice 1/4 cup Avocado Read More!
For most people, finding the best clean eating items in the grocery is as simple as following a shopping list. But, cooking can be another challenge altogether. If you’re eating clean, it is important to know how to benefit most from your fresh produce and pantry goodies by using healthy cooking methods. You’ll be surprised – 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!
Garden-Fresh Green Bean Salad I made this Salad to go alongside baked Salmon tonight. This recipe is a Food Network recipe that receives 5 stars. I changed it up a bit to make it a little healthier, and it is AMAZING!!! Your family will lick their plates! Makes 6 servings Ingredients: 1 pound French or Read More!
Bacteria in your food? At first, it sounds like an odd idea. But, with more research taking place each year about natural probiotics, bacteria in your food can be the next best thing to have with your morning lemon water. What kind of bacteria are we actually talking about here? You may have heard or read about Read More!
Health food enthusiasts rave about its amazing properties. It has carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Honey offers such a wide variety of benefits that it’s been dubbed as ‘liquid gold’ – a salute to its color and the many treasures it holds as a health food. Here’s a quick list of why honey should Read More!
