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How to Choose a Ripe Cantaloupe Cantaloupe is one of the most popular melons in America. While cantaloupe is deeply loved by so many, it’s equally disappointing when you get a cantaloupe that either isn’t ripe yet or has passed its prime. So to make sure you don’t suffer from this disappointment, here are some tips… Read More
You just can’t beat raspberry and chocolate together! My 15 year old daughter was in the kitchen with me when I was making up the oatmeal and raw cacao bites for my neices graduation. She wanted a snack and the bites weren’t ready. We had some fresh raspberries and a bag of 65% cacao chunks… Read More
This is a great dip to serve as a side to any veggies, on a wrap or with delicious sweet potato chips or zucchini fries. Green Goddess Dip for Veggies + More Ingredients 2 avocado, chopped 1 cup non-fat (Fage) greek yogurt 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (or fresh bottle if necessary) 1/4 cup… Read More
Stress-Less Lessons You know the saying: All work, no play (or too much play)… But being dull or over working yourself isn’t really the issue—stress is. The numbers are staggering: 43% of all adults suffer adverse health effects from stress, and between 75-90% of all doctor’s office visits are for stress-related ailments and complaints! And… Read More
This healthy, chopped veggie salad is great to make up on Sunday and have fresh and ready all week (if it lasts more than a couple days because it’s so good). I had some fresh asparagus so I roasted for 2-3 minutes and added that to the salad. Don’t have any or don’t like asparagus, leave… Read More
My new favorite dressing (and it will be yours too). So versatile, this light sweet & sour dressing can top many salads. It would also be great over noodles, with shrimp or even to marinate chicken before grilling. Cilantro-Lime Dressing 1 garlic glove 1/2 tblsp fresh ginger minced (or just throw a small piece in… Read More
This is going to be your new favorite all year round. Power packed with protein, anti-oxidants, nutrient-dense power foods & super greens, this is a salad for the super hero in you! Add your favorite bean (mine is black) or edamame or your favorite nut (I added cashews) and make it just how you… Read More
Delicious Homemade Dressings for Salads, Wraps & More Making your own salad or wrap dressings can be so simple and are so much better for you than those chemical laden store bought ones. Here are some of my favorite easy-to-make + delicious dressing recipes. Use them on salads, wraps, over raw veggies, and more. Avocado… Read More
Learn how to make a delicious ‘Signature’ lettuce wrap in less than 5 minutes. Lettuce wraps are such a great meal and so easy to make. In no time you can make your own Signature lettuce wrap. Healthy because they are full of fresh veggies. Pretty with the colors of the rainbow. Delicious to eat anytime and… Read More
You can’t get much better than a ripe avocado with a good quality olive oil, lime, sea salt and pepper. fresh ripe avocado cut in 1/2, pit removed 1 tsp EVOO lime sea salt pepper Drizzle the EVOO over top of 1/2 avocado still in shell, sprinkle a little sea salt & pepper and squeeze some fresh… Read More
I haven’t used my crock pot in some time and I thought it was time to pull it out and start using it again. It is winter in Midwest which means cold weather. Using a crock pot is easy and allows us to make some delicious HOT meals without it taking all evening. You simply… Read More
It’s all about having simple healthy snacks and variety (who wants to be bored with their food anyway). There are many options to it. Recipe: Cut 1-2 celery stalks 1 TBLS of peanut, sun, apple, almond or healthy butter of choice Sesame seed, raisins, raw cacao, hemp seeds or other healthy topping Drizzle with a… Read More
Protein, spice, cacao, coconut, sun butter…. there are all kinds of delicious protein balls. This recipe uses many of these good-for-you ingredients with the extra power kick of fresh organic carrots. Enjoy them Carrot Spice Balls 1 scoop protein powder 2 tablespoons coconut oil 2 whole carrots, shredded 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg 4… Read More
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This is a KISS or Keep Is Sexy (Kale) Salad from my #30 Day Beach Bum Program program I ran over the summer. You can modify the ingredients to fit what ever is in season. It is a delicious way to get more super greens into your diet. KISS Kale + More Salad 1 bunch organic… Read More
This is a tasty and great healthy side that will please everyone’s palate at your Thanksgiving dinner table. So flavorful and delicious and filled with protein you can serve it up for dinner plus you never will miss the bread! This is one of the most requested recipes from my fall programs. Stuffed Acorn Squash 2 tablespoons coconut… Read More
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