Veganism! Everyone is doing it. What is all the hype about?!? It’s surprising, how many people I’ve heard from or read about lately that are going vegan. Eating vegan means not consuming any animal products so no meat, fish, eggs or dairy. I’m always curious (because it sounds SO hard) and usually ask “Why did you […]
Hello friends! We all want to be healthy, right?! What is one thing that we all need to do to improve our health? We need to eat more fruits and vegetables! Most Americans don’t even get close to the recommended daily amount – especially kids. If I can serve something that will make my kids eats more salad and
Don’t give your loved ones crappy chocolate full of chemicals and toxins. Take a few minutes (they are so quick) to make these delicious brownies full of clean, healthy ingredients. Yes, they have a little sugar but they are brownies after all. 1/4 cup almond flour1/4 cup certified gluten free oat flour (or all almond flour or all oat flour)1/4
Yippee! The Holidays are here! I get so excited about parties and dinners and spending time with friends and family. (and eggnog martinis!) But, I also want to continue to feel my best. An overindulgence here and there does not bother me but a month of them can leave us all feeling very bloated and sluggish. I
Happy New Year!! I have a feeling that 2016 is going to be a fantastic year. Being healthy and feeling great will help make that come true! I’m not big on New Year’s Resolutions because most of the time we don’t stick to them and then we are disappointed in ourselves. So this year, instead of BIG hard
Happy Fall! Football season is one of the best things about fall for many people. Although I’m not a big fan, (sorry don’t judge!) I do love getting in the spirit with certain foods like nachos, pizza and of course, wings. The boys in my house love it when I say I’m making football food. We
Hi friends. I cannot believe it is September already. School is back in session and it’s almost Fall! Summer was awesome but if you’re like me, you are ready for some CHANGE. These are some changes that I look forward to in the fall… more structure, cooler weather, weekends in the mountains, bonfires, big pots of soup,
Happy Summer! I try to stick with most of my healthy habits in the summer but sometimes it is sooooo hard! I don’t know about you, but I tend to drink more alcohol in the summer. We get together with friends and family more in the hood, at the pool and at the beach. Plus, a cold drink
Sugar is everywhere. It’s not only in obvious places like our pastries and desserts, but it is also in our coffee, cereal, soup, even in salad dressings! And I’m talking about significant amounts of hidden sugar. Guess why food companies add so much sugar to foods? So they will taste really good and make you
Ahhhhh summertime! There is nothing better. The kids are out of school, it’s time for beach vacations, the hectic pace of life slows down…I like to get into a carefree frame of mind for the summer. But, I still don’t let my guard down when it comes to protecting myself and my family from the
