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Is Avocado the Perfect Food?

Is Avocado the Perfect Food?

I made a delicious lunch using fresh avocado, and I often them in my green smoothies too. Did you know avocados, which are actually classified as a fruit, are rich in monounsaturated fat that is easily burned for energy?  The health benefits are huge as well…. here are just a few: Monounsaturated Fats — These types… Read More

Seasonal Eating: Summer Edition

Seasonal Eating: Summer Edition

In today’s world, you can find just about any food in stores year-round. And while there are certainly benefits to the widespread distribution of produce—like being able to make avocado toast on any given Sunday of the year (YUM!)—these food distribution networks have also had other unintended consequences, some good, some bad. One such consequence… Read More

Delicious Deviled Eggs

Delicious Deviled Eggs

A Snack Advantage One large egg has 70 calories, 6 grams of protein, and just 2 grams of saturated fat. While some people worry that egg yolks are admittedly high in cholesterol (about 200 mg per large egg) and they don’t eat them, much of today’s research suggests that saturated fat is the real culprit in raising blood… Read More

Handy Portion Guide & Plate

Handy Portion Guide & Plate

Maintaining a healthy diet is a balancing act. You need to consider both what you’re eating and how much. This is key to your weekly meal prep day. Start by rethinking the way you fill your plate: use a smaller plate when you dish up meals; include the right proportions; and dish up vegetables and… Read More

Athlete Approved Breakfast Recipes

Athlete Approved Breakfast Recipes

Athlete-Approved Breakfast Recipes For as long as most of us can remember, we’ve been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It helps get your metabolism going, is linked to improved concentration and gives you that extra burst of energy you need to get your day going. Whether you’re a cook-at-home… Read More

5 Ways to Improve Gut Bacteria

5 Ways to Improve Gut Bacteria

What if I told you the biggest contributor to our health and well-being wasn’t even human. Would you believe me if I said that what determines if we’re skinny or obese is not genetics handed down from our parents? What if the biggest predictor of degenerative diseases, such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s, are little… Read More

A Healthy Breakfast, A Healthy Start

A Healthy Breakfast, A Healthy Start

After a good night’s rest, you’re recharged and ready to take on a new day. It’s important to fuel your body with the energy it needs to get work done. Eating a healthy breakfast is your best bet and sets you up for your entire day ahead. Even if you aren’t hungry in the morning,… Read More

Spicy (or Not) Vegetarian Black Bean Chili

Spicy (or Not) Vegetarian Black Bean Chili

  This Spicy (or Not) Vegetarian Black Bean Chili may just be the crowd-pleasing, go-to chili recipe you’ve been looking for. This recipe is perfect for any gathering Halloween, tailgate parties, sports night and or any fall/winter evening at home. And, it’s also a perfect make-ahead or Sunday prep meal because it’s good in the… Read More

30 Days Raw Challenge and Raw Taco Recipe

30 Days Raw Challenge and Raw Taco Recipe

I’m doing a #30DaysRAWChallenge and so far I am loving it. 🙂  Why? Well, I believe I’ve needed to do something like this for a long time. I think it will help my digestion, move me to a stronger whole-food, plant-based lifestyle (I’m about 75-80%, consuming eggs, chicken, fish the other 20-25%). While there isn’t… Read More

Chocolate and Beetroot Truffles

Chocolate and Beetroot Truffles

Chocolate & Beetroot Truffles Beetroot contains valuable nutrients that can help support detoxification, lower blood pressure, fight inflammation and enhance exercise capacity. It is naturally sweet, so it can be used to partially or completely substitute sweetener in sweet recipes. It compliments chocolate really nicely, and I have used it for cakes and cake balls… Read More

4 Foods that Boost Your Mood

4 Foods that Boost Your Mood

4 Foods that Naturally Boost Your Mood Spring has finally arrived – a time when we naturally want to refresh & rejuvenate ourselves and our surroundings.  The winter blues may still be lingering, which creates the perfect opportunity to learn some natural tips and tricks on peeling away the rest of those winter blues and… Read More

A Diet Wrecking Food That May Suprise You

A Diet Wrecking Food That May Suprise You

A Diet Wrecking Food That May Surprise You Fruit Smoothies The fruit smoothie you order from the latest craze smoothie shop or drive-thru smoothie store can have a whopping 80 grams of sugar and more than 350 calories or more and very little protein. Fruit concentrates are often used instead of fresh fruit. And sorbet,… Read More

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