In the 80’s and 90’s the low-fat, fat-free diets and products had a big boom. We were made to believe fat is bad.
Easy Turmeric Latte
This drink is cozy, comforting and filled with lots of health benefits! It’s perfect for the colder weather because it boosts your immune system and helps keep the body thriving. Turmeric is one of the best things we can add to our diet and this is a sweet way to do it.
Homemade Carrot Apple Sauce
Homemade Carrot Apple Sauce is loaded with antioxidants and vitamins essential for good health. It’s great to feed to kids, especially for a tasty way to sneak in some veggies, but it’s also adult approved! It’s quick and easy to make, plus it freezes great to have on hand.
Healthy Baked Falafels
Healthy, oil-free, baked falafel balls are so easy to make with minimal ingredients. They’re delicious in a pita, on top of a salad or just by themselves dipped in hummus or another dip you prefer. Falafels are great for parties since they can be an easy finger food too. They’ll also fill you up with …
The Fat We Should All Be Eating
In the 80’s and 90’s we were made to believe that fat is bad. Low-fat products were all the rage, but little did people know they were actually filling them with more sugar to get rid of the fat. Thankfully, there’s now much research that shows that we need good fat. Studies have shown that these …
3 Ingredient Healthy Hot Chocolate
This 3-ingredient Hot Chocolate is so decadent and simple to make that you might just become addicted – like I have! It’s healthy as well, containing benefits like helping to reduce stress and cholesterol, improving sleep and more. If you’ve been trying to eat healthier
Superfood Bean Salsa or Salad
This Bean and Quinoa mixture can be used as a salsa, on a salad or just eaten on it’s own. This recipe has been a blog favorite since I posted it over a year ago. I’ve made a little tweak in the recipe and that’s why I’m sharing it again with you all. It was actually …
Body Boosting Blueberry Smoothie
When our bodies need a boost, we should always turn to real whole foods for help. This Body Boosting Blueberry Smoothie assists with balancing stress hormones, enhancing energy levels and boosting metabolism. Plus it satisfies taste buds and hunger pains.
The Most Beneficial Nut You Can Eat
Walnuts are known as the best nuts we can eat because of their high levels of antioxidants, which help protect our cells. They’re an easy, nutritious snack on their own, or add them to a homemade trail mix.
Anti-Inflammatory Roasted Squash Seeds
If you’re carving pumpkins this week, don’t throw out the seeds! I’ve got a tasty way you can use them – make pepitas! The beautiful leaves changing colors is not the only reason to love the fall season, but also the produce that changes with it. Right now squash is one of the
The Power Of The Cherry
Did you know cherries help reduce pain better than pain relieving pills like Advil? Pretty impressive, right?
Baked Falafel Balls
I love falafels, but I don’t like what fried foods do to your health so I wanted a nutritious way to make them. I’ve stopped using oil in a lot of my recipes and I knew I could figure out this one as well. I didn’t want to soak or fry them in oil, but …
Healing Creamy Broccoli Soup
Okay, you might be thinking broccoli soup, gross! I promise this is anything but gross. This is one recipe that will get even the pickiest of eaters to consume those pretty little green trees. It gives you a “creamy soup” fix without adding unhealthy heavy creams or any dairy for that matter. We all know …
Chocolate Cherry Protein Smoothie
This smoothie is one decadent way to get your greens and protein in first thing in the morning. This seriously tastes like dessert for breakfast, and it’s so filling! Cacao always boosts my mood so I love starting my days with it. Cherries do some amazing things for your health so this smoothie is loaded with goodness.
Health Benefits From Ginger Root + How To Store It
Ginger root is known for its immense health benefits. It’s starting to be called a staple in the medicine cabinet. It is commonly used as a remedy for nausea, dizziness, vomiting, and stomach problems like gas, bloating and diarrhea. Ginger also helps the body detox by stimulating digestion. It is said to help eliminate waste …