I’m seriously in love with chopped salads AND BROCCOLI. Broccoli adds crunch to the whole salad scene, and it packs a lot of unique healing compounds too! The problem with traditional broccoli salads starts with the mayo, then comes the sugar and bacon, and finally a bunch of cheddar cheese shreds to sabotage broccoli’s healthfulness. … Read More
WHAT’S A MASON JAR SALAD? Lunch is fast; why not create Mason Jar Salads to have ready for the week? And this follows my Health Coaching philosophy that lunch should be a case of “Grab and Throw” your favorite greens and veggies, beans, whole grains, lean protein, and a super splash of flavor with fresh lemon … Read More
PK DECADENT CHOCOLATE SHAKE A “VOLUPTUOUS” Way to Indulge?…Yes, please! I created this chocolate protein shake for my husband, Mark, to enjoy as he ran out the door to pick up our three children. Check out the text I received minutes later… VOLUPTUOUS?…Drink this instead of ice cream?Are you kidding me? That’s a big win … Read More
Pears and Apples are the quintessential fall fruits. I love both, because they are both readily available, affordable, and adaptable. Plus, they are both full of natural sugars, so the whole family will enjoy them in any dish. Nutritionally, apples and pears both pack fiber and phytochemicals in addition to being sweet and tasty. A … Read More
I’ll bet you didn’t know Broccoli has SUPERPOWERS… Did you? There are some foods that were just meant to be in your daily repertoire, and Broccoli is one of them! Broccoli provides an amazing secret compound called Sulforaphane, which is exceptionally powerful for weight loss, detox, energy, and cancer/disease prevention. Cool, huh? Happily, the benefits … Read More
There’s really nothing better than Stir Fry! It uses up veggies that are crying to be consumed, it uses only one pan, and it comes together quickly! Add to this, Stir Fry is a healthy way to add nutrients including vitamins, fiber, antioxidants, and minerals into your diet, as well as some healthy fats too! … Read More
Sometimes you just crave NACHOS!!…minus the heart clogging queso, processed chips, and the terrible feeling after you’ve indulged on this amazing Tex-Mex treat. This is pretty typical on weekends, especially Friday nights! We are all shouting for the same thing…a “light,” snacky dinner! There’s just something about the beans, cheese, and salty chips that makes … Read More
Meal planning sucks! There, I said it…I feel better now that we’ve cleared the air! Meal plans are ineffective, yet hands down, getting into the kitchen, meal planning, and food prep are unilaterally required for healthfulness. How can this be that meal planning is required and yet ineffective all at the same time? It all … Read More
Do you find yourself stuck between a bag of fast food and wanting to eat better? When your day started early to fit in a quick workout, you ate lunch by 11:00, powered your way through calls and errands, and now the afternoon is filled with soccer practice and piano lessons, dinner can be a … Read More
NUT BUTTER BROWNIE COOKIE BITES This might just be a dream come true! I’m not going to lie. Were it up to me, I would actually make Peanut Butter and Chocolate into their own food groups. They would absolutely be promoted to the world of SUPERFOODS that must be consumed daily for proper health. Happily, … Read More
