As we enter the sizzling months of summer, the last thing I want to do is prepare a meal standing over a hot stove or grill. The recipes in today’s blog celebrate the season’s flavors without the heat. This combination is truly the perfect summertime soup and sandwich combo – Gazpacho with Avocado Toast. I can’t...
Read more >>It’s that time of year again, and nothing screams “summer” more than a backyard barbeque. It’s a shame that many of us wait until the weather warms to be able to enjoy cooking outside. There are so many benefits to grilling – cooking for a crowd is not a chore, prep and clean-up are a...
Read more >>If you are at all concerned about your waistline, animal welfare, or the health of the planet, plant-based eating is the way to go. Fortunately, mainly eating plant-based is easy because you can find thousands of wholesome and delicious meatless recipes packed with nutritional goodness and flavor. Eating plant-based no longer means feeling deprived because...
Read more >>This Valentine’s day, feel good giving your sweetie antioxidant-rich pomegranate and mood-enhancing dark chocolate together in this delicious heart-shaped easy-to-make treat that’s good for your mind and body. Pomegranate Dark Chocolate Hearts These adorable treats make the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. They taste delicious and are good for your heart and health. They also promote...
Read more >>If you’re not sure what to serve your family and friends this Christmas and are looking for: This dish is a festive baked salmon with a Christmas medley on top. A creamy dill sauce pairs naturally with the salmon, while the sweet taste of the holiday medley both perfectly compliments the salmon dill combination and...
Read more >>Preparing a healthy meal that still impresses doesn’t mean you have to spend hours and hours in a hot kitchen – not when you have your reliable slow cooker ready to lend a hand. These slow cooker recipes are a healthy way to reduce the time you spend preparing while still letting you deliver a...
Read more >>Halloween is one of the most anticipated and celebrated holidays in America today. Part of the reason is that it’s a night to indulge our fantasies, become someone or something else for a night, and let loose. Another reason is that we have nostalgic and fun memories of the bag of treats we collected from...
Read more >>Every few years, new trends emerge and become a force in the wellness community. One of those trends is functional mushrooms. Although, when you look more closely at these fantastic fungi, you’ll understand that they are in no way a “fad.” Functional mushrooms, which bestow health benefits beyond nutrition, have been used for millennia in...
Read more >>You know it’s autumn when you see pumpkin spice-flavored goodies everywhere you look. (Just reading the phrase “pumpkin spice” summons smells and memories of turning leaves and cable-knit sweaters.) But for those of us with weight management and healthy eating goals, autumn can be an ordeal. It’s just too easy to indulge in festive foods...
Read more >>With autumn upon us, I thought it would be a fun idea to share my version of everyone’s favorite comfort food recipe, especially when you’re feeling a cold or flu coming on – Chicken Noodle Soup! This flavorful recipe includes Ginger and Turmeric for when stuffy noses and sore throats need soothing. And once you...
Read more >>Turmeric, that bright yellow spice that flavors many a tasty Asian dish also packs a health punch that benefits your body in numerous ways. Turmeric is one of the most studied natural spices on Earth with know health benefits going back thousands of years....
Read more >>If you’ve been making real progress towards your health goals, we want to be the first to say “Congratulations.” We know how hard it can be to start down a new path AND stay locked in on your goal for the long haul....
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