Hello Friends! I recently posted about roasted veggies and how important it is not to overlook them this time of year! I hope that you found the blog content motivating and that you’ve add a few veggies in this holiday season! For today’s blog post I wanted to share a very easy to make, yummy treat recipe for you coconut lover’s out there! This recipe is low carb (can be made sugar-free, too, see note below), has healthy fats and protein! Enjoy. Healthy Macaroons Prep Time: 1

Merry Christmas Everyone! I hope that you are all enjoying the Holiday Season and find yourself spending quality time with family and friends! During this time of year, it can be easy to overlook the importance of veggies in our diets. We are surrounded by baked goods like cookies, pies, cakes, as well as candies, and other foods loaded with unhealthy fats, salt, and sugar. Though these foods have been passed down generation after generation, it is important not to forgo vegg

This spring I decided to share an Eating Well recipe with you because I just love it! ENJOY Recipe By: EatingWell "Quick-cooking chicken cutlets are paired with an elegant but easy light sauce of sugar snap peas and artichoke hearts. This dish can be made without the sprouted beans but is especially delicious with them—if you have extras, try them on a salad.” Ingredients 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper to tas

This recipe couldn’t possibly be more simple! Pick up your favorite organic apple (I love Fuji apples), also found in the produce section, get a bunch of fresh basil. Cut apple into 8 pieces (remove core) and dress each with a basil leaf and eat. ENJOY! Yum #apple #basil #healthy #recipe

After a long cold winter, it’s finally here – SPRING!! And along with it comes Spring Foods! Here are a few fresh, healthful spring foods I truly enjoy this time of year. Enjoy them as a great way to get those much-needed nutrients in. Also included this post, a recipe or two. Asparagus – did you know that green vegetables are great for eye health? Additionally, asparagus is high in Vitamin K, fiber (it nourishes the digestive tract) and contains anti-inflammatory and antiox

DIETARY FAT: is it good or bad? Both. You see, not all fats are created equal. The Skinny on Fats Heavily processed, hydrogenated “trans” fats used in prepared, packaged foods can be extremely damaging to the body. They can compromise the cardiovascular system, immune system, and contribute to behavior problems. They can also lead to weight gain, skin breakouts, high blood pressure, and liver strain. That said, our bodies need fat for insulation, vitamin and mineral absorp

“I was determined to know beans.”— Henry David Thoreau, The Bean-Field How about you? How well do you know beans? Creamy cannellinis, meaty garbanzos, sweet adzuki, tender pintos, and so many more—beans are one of the most powerful, nutrient-dense plant foods around. Consider this: Beans are packed with tons of fiber as well as plenty of iron and protein. They are rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients and they are low in calories. Plus, studies have found them to lower risk

Ingredients 1-pound dried Great Northern Beans, rinsed 4 cups vegetable stock 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 leeks, halved and sliced. 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed 3 sprigs sage 4 teaspoons lemon juice 1 bunch spinach salt and pepper to taste Directions Soak beans overnight Rinse beans and cover with water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes. Sauté leeks and garlic in the olive oil and then add vege

I just love autumn. Along with the crisp weather, low humidity, and absence of mosquitoes comes winter squash!! One of my favorites is the carnival squash! I love its sweet nutty flavor and as an added bonus, the health benefits of this delicious squash are plentiful! The vegetable is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Carotenoids, and other powerful antioxidants. Vitamin A plays a critical role in maintaining healthy vision, neurological function, healthy skin, and more. Vitamin