Summertime Caprese Green Bean Salad WHY have we not thought of this before!?! Such a DELICIOUS combination! Kiddos ate every last bean…this will happen all Summer at my house! Makes 6 servings Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh green beans, ends trimmed 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved 4 Tbsps olive, or avocado oil 3 Tbsps freshly squeezed Read More!
Taking positive steps towards improving your health is always a good thing, whether monumental efforts or small changes. Changing your diet, having a more active lifestyle, and cooking nutritious meals for the family takes you one step closer to a lifetime of health. In order for these efforts to be truly effective and life-changing they have to become habits. Want Read More!
Honeydew Melon Sorbet Have you seen this stuff circulating the Internet? There is a GOOD reason for it…it’s so SIMPLE, and seriously YUM! How much better will we feel serving THIS to the kids all Summer instead of the chemical/dye-filled slushies? The recipe that’s circulating the internet calls for too much honey…mine was delicious even Read More!
Steamed Fresh Artichokes Have you ever tried them? So delicious! ➡️Did you Know: In the 16th century, European women were forbidden from eating artichokes, so vehemently were they believed to spur lust. Besides their history in Greek mythology, Artichokes have other aphrodisiac qualities, they have a high mineral and trace element content. Artichoke origins dates back Read More!
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!
