I love pizza! Let’s be honest, who doesn’t? While Italian in origin, pizza is truly the quintessential American comfort, convenience food. But the convenience comes at a cost…Pizza inherently doesn’t provide much in the way of nutrients, and for many there’s the added “cost” of bloating and discomfort from delivered “pizza in a box.” Given … Read More
Have you lost sleep over the past several weeks? Are you struggling to lose weight? How many hours of sleep did you get last night? Sleep (or lack of!) might just be the SECRET to why you are not losing weight! Researchers at the University of Chicago found even with a perfect diet … Read More
I’ve got an immune-boosting recipe for you today that’s AB-SOLUTELY delicious! These days I’m all about anything that helps shore up my defenses against illness – and I definitely encourage you to do the same! This isn’t just good now while we’re in the middle of fighting a pandemic, but for everyday life. So, why … Read More
Hard times call for unexpected FUN! Cookies for breakfast are exactly what’s in order on a quarantined rainy Florida (or snowy northern) day! My kids thought I’d lost my mind when I added COOKIES to the meal plan, but these are secretly loaded with healthy fats, protein, no refined sugars or flour, and only quality … Read More
This is one of those recipes that just feels good. It’s comforting, wholesome, fun and easy to put together This is a Vegan recipe, and packed with flavor as well as fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals, and anti-inflammatories! Made from pantry ingredients, you can mix up these muffins to enjoy anytime! It’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, … Read More
Remember the old adage, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away?” Well, it’s true! Please never underestimate the superpowers of an apple. Sure it’s easy to throw in your purse, but little did you know it also has amazingly magical capabilities to transform your health and to boost your weight loss too! And when … Read More
I don’t know about you, but my family LOVES ice cream…and lots of it! And while it’s awesome to put a smile on their faces, it’s not so great to have the guilt associated with adding sugar to the family diet. It really doesn’t matter if it’s organic, gluten-free, non-dairy or even low fat dairy, … Read More
Chocolate Coffee Protein Shake There’s nothing better than combining the taste of chocolate with coffee…froth it up in the blender, and you have something on par with America’s favorite coffee shop! And why not have a “go to,” coffee breakfast? …but this one is vegan, loaded with protein, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and adaptogens … Read More
If you love the idea of chocolate coffee protein bars, here you go! Protein bars have become the quintessential snack food, but most protein bars have artificial ingredients and really are just glorified candy bars! Here’s one protein bar that I can actually recommend, with its high protein content, real ingredients, higher fiber, and no … Read More
I’ve got a delicious smoothie recipe for you that is packed with nutrients your muscles (and taste buds) will LOVE, all disguised behind two of my favs..chocolate and cherry! I love chocolate, and I love cherries…but not for the reasons you might think! Yes, they’re both ridiculously amazing in the flavor category, and what you … Read More
