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This copycat recipe (Noodles & Co. Tomato Bisque) is just delicious and perfect for game day or movie night at home. Easy to make and actually good for you too. The health benefits of tomatoes are great due to the high concentration powerful phytonutrients including lycopene. Tomatoes support cardiovascular health, bone health, and have anti-cancer qualities. Studies… Read More
Full of fiber, omega-3’s., protien and potassium both kids and adults will love these. Made with just a few ingredients, they are sooo simple to make. They are GLUTEN, SUGAR and DAIRY FREE because there is no flour used. Get your healthy breakfast on! Smashed Banana & Chia Pancakes Two large, ripe bananas Three eggs 1… Read More
I ‘Heart’ Blueberries! Blueberries are a great go-to superfruit for brain function and memory. Studies link high flavonoid levels in blueberries with a better memory, and regular consumption of them may help keep your brain functioning well as you age. One study found that women with the highest intake of berries appeared to have a… Read More
March is the official National Nutrition Month but you can have any month be yours! National Nutrition Month is a nutrition, education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. Let’s talk about… Read More
Eat your Spinach Popeye! Spinach! Popeye’s food of choice and no wonder. This dark-green leaf really packs a nutritional punch, helps fight cancer, builds strong muscles, and much, much more! Fresh spinach is loaded with minerals and iron that helps alkalize the system, cleanses the blood of toxins, and increases energy. Here’s just a short list… Read More
Chia-bulous. 3 Step Chia Seed OverNight Pudding Chia Seeds seeds (derived from the whole plant/flower) were an important crop grown and used by the Aztecs for their long lasting energy, fiber, amino acids, and nutrients. I started incorporating them into my foods when I found that they are an excellent source of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium,… Read More
The last time I bought salad dressing at the store I was wondering why the flavor seems so fake. When I whip one up at home, they are infinitely more delicious, fresher, and healthier. This homemade vinaigrette is so quick to make and I usually always have the ingredients on hand. For this one, I use… Read More
Ever shop at Costco and wonder what to do with those large yellow/green grapefruit looking fruits (pummelo) you see others buying? Beside eating plainly peeled, which after eating one (and they are big), you might not be craving more for a while. Since you get 4 in a bag, here is a really great smoothie… Read More
After reading this, you’ll never look at a banana in the same way again. Bananas contain three natural sugars – sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder… Read More
Nutritional smoothies are a great way to get some superfoods into your body. This blackberry blast nutritional smoothies recipe is like you’re drinking a liquid blackberry creamsicle AND it comes spiked with powerful antioxidant superfoods to give you and your body a health kick. I looked at tons of nutritional smoothies and berry blast smoothie recipes —… Read More
WHICH ONE IS BETTER? Does one offer more health benefits than the other? Juices and blended smoothies both play an important role in any health and wellness program. I personally believe that both juicing and blending are very beneficial and in different ways. What’s The Difference? Let’s talk Juicing first. Juicing is a process which… Read More
I really love making good hearty & warm soups during the colder months. This black bean soup is super easy to make and is done in a matter of minutes. It’s hearty, filling with high protein and oh so delicious with a blend of spices that give your taste buds something to really to enjoy. Keep in mind there are options to add more veggies,… Read More
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We are Thinking Spring and guess what topic always comes up? You got it – FAT. There is a very popular question I get asked all the time throughout the year but a lot more as people start to think weight loss in the spring. The question is: “Dietary fat, is it good or bad?” Let… Read More
Sweet On You: The Scoop on Natural Sweeteners By now you likely know how detrimental highly processed, granulated white sugar is to your health. If you need a refresher, here are some of the many ways white sugar wreaks havoc on your biochemistry, courtesy of UCSF’s Dr. Robert Lustig, a crusader against sugar and author… Read More
Tis the season for CINNAMON….ooh la la The holidays have begun and cinnamon is topping the seasonal spice list once again. We add it to smoothies, muffins, coffee, sweet potatos and even to tea. There are so many holiday recipes that call for cinnamon that we can’t forget how great a spice it really is.… Read More
Beef up your salad Today’s lunch was left over beef tenderloin from last nights NYE dinner (so tender and delicious) on top of some fresh romaine with tomatoes, fresh dill and fresh cut purple cabbage. I added fresh chopped (not from the bag) PURPLE/RED CABBAGE because it is a great source of additional FIBER, PROTEIN… Read More
The infused chicken – lime, parsley and dill – was a great beginning. But it was the avocado salsa it was topped with that made my guests rave while enjoying every bite. “Yumm-o-licious” was the exact word one used. This easy-to-make recipe made enough for 4 but since there were only 3 of us, I… Read More
Make your own almond milk at home – yummy! Making your own almond milk is so easy and a big plus is that you can personalize the flavor to suit what you like. To make a basic almond milk, you just need 1 cup almonds (soaked overnight makes about 1 1/2 cups), 3-4 cups of… Read More
I am always looking for a healthy, clean and easy snack options – but also one that taste great. These protein balls are it! They aren’t too sweet and can be enjoyed anytime of the day. Raw Chocolate Love Protein Balls 1/4 cup raw cacao power 3/4 cup raw walnuts 1/4 cup raw almonds 2 cups Medjool… Read More
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