We all love some granola!! Whether it’s in your hot or cold cereal, an addition to your yogurt, or just a handful to munch on... granola is a crunchy, sweet treat. Store-bought can be very expensive and have some unhealthy ingredients added. Making your own granola is actually fairly simple...
10 Most Popular Taco Recipes
You all know how I love Mexican cuisine and literally could it everyday!! “Let’s be real: Taco Tuesday should really be Taco Monday, Taco Wednesday, Taco Thursday, etc. In other words, there’s no wrong day of the week to eat tacos.” Tacos are one of the easiest, quickest meals, and...
Transformation Tuesday
Transformation Tuesday… Congratulations to Elba C. who lost 47 lbs. in 18 months with Beachbody on Demand programs, nutrition plan, and Shakeology. “When I looked in the mirror, the woman I saw was not me, those 262 pounds were not ME. I didn’t like taking pictures because I felt shame....
8 Trendy Foods That Look Great… But Are They Healthy?
“From rainbow bagels to bone-broth popsicles, the latest trending foods have been generating plenty of likes and double tap love thanks to their eye-catching colors and unexpected ingredients. They may be Instagram-worthy, but should you actually be eating these oddities?” The following article (from 2017), highlights a few trendy foods...
Chocolate Hazelnut Smoothie Bowl
A bowl of Nutella? Don’t mind if I do, but what about a healthy bowl of Nutella? Even better!! Chocolate Hazelnut Smoothie Bowl is a combination of Chocolate Shakeology, dark chocolate, creamy almond milk, and hazelnuts. It comes pretty close to tasting just like Nutella but with less sugar and...
Fitspiration Friday
Fitspiration Friday… Congratulations to Mark L. who lost 15 lbs. in 90 days with Body Beast. “I had always considered myself to be in good shape, but how wrong I was when I started my Beachbody journey in 2017! Once I saw the countless ‘before’ and ‘after” pictures of participants,...
10 Chicory Recipes
If you like chicory or would like to give it a try, check out the following link for 10 Chicory recipes. These recipes are surprisingly easy and a great addition to any dish. Chicory, also known as endive, is available all year long, but spring and summer are when it’s...
Health Benefits of Chicory
A chicory plant is a blue flowering plant that belongs to the dandelion plant. The root of the chicory plant is what is mostly used and has a lot of health benefits including medicinal purposes. Chicory is great for digestion and gut health, it can help regulate blood sugar, it...
April’s Produce List
A new produce list for the beginning of spring has arrived!! April brings so many new fruits and veggies and some may be new to you. We will explore the health benefits of these produce items, as well as some great spring recipes throughout April. Happy Spring!!
55 Healthy Spring Recipes
Just because we are quarantined at home, doesn’t mean cooking fresh, healthy, and delicious food is not a possibility!! Check out the following 55 healthy spring recipes from Taste of Home. Although it may take some planning and flexibility (especially if an ingredient is not available), these recipes are easy...