If you are looking for a refreshing side dish perfect for these hot temperatures, check out the following recipe… Peach & Cucumber Salad with Pepita Pesto. No cooking involved just a simple pesto and tossing of ingredients to create a delicious, flavorful salad. Add grilled chicken alongside for a complete...
Health Benefits of Cucumbers
Did you know that a cucumber is actually a fruit not a vegetable? Cucumbers are a member of the Cucurbitaceae family just like squash and melons. Cucumbers are low in calories, fat, cholesterol, and sodium. Cucumbers are high in water content which helps prevent dehydration. This can help maintain a...
Transformation Tuesday
Transformation Tuesday… Congratulations to Sarah H. who lost 38 lbs. with 21 Day Fix, 21 Day Fix EXTREME, and 80 Day Obsession. “Prior to beginning 21 Day Fix, 21 Day Fix EXTREME, and 80 Day Obsession, I was uncomfortable in my own skin. As a mom of two small children,...
Roasted Tomato Salsa
Another favorite use of tomatoes is making fresh, homemade salsa. Salsa can be prepared in so many ways… spicy, mild, smoky, fruity, chunky, smooth, roasted… and the list goes on. It’s completely up to preference, but today I’m sharing a favorite of mine… Roasted Tomato Salsa. This recipe roast the...
The Secrets of Homemade Tomato Sauce
Yes, opening a jar of tomato sauce is the easiest option, but is it the healthiest? Jarred foods are usually packed with sodium, sugar, and unnecessary preservatives. Homemade tomato sauce is really not as daunting as you may think, and it can be frozen so that you have more at...
11 Impressive Benefits of Tomatoes
The garden is coming to an end, but those tomatoes are ripening at a rapid speed… so what does one do with all these tomatoes? First, let’s take a look at why tomatoes are so good for you and how important it is to use every last one of those...
Fitspiration Friday
Fitspiration Friday… Congratulations to Kayla H. who lost 67 lbs. in 13 months with 21 Day Fix, SHIFT SHOP, FOCUS T25, A Little Obsessed, 80 Day Obsession, INSANITY MAX:30, LIIFT4, and 2B Mindset. “Kayla lost sight of herself after focusing on everyone and everything besides herself. But with the help...
Ginger Pumpkin Spice Shakeology Balls
Celebrating the release of Pumpkin Spice Shakeology this week, I have pumpkin recipes on my mind!! Check out this no-bake, pumpkin dessert that will have you coming back for seconds. Ginger Pumpkin Spice Shakeology balls are bite-size, portable, and delicious. They are the perfect option for after-school, lunchtime snack, or...
Escarole and Beans
Beans and greens, a favorite of many and such a versatile dish filled with so much flavor. Beans and greens can be prepared with pretty much any bean and any leafy green, but I find that escarole holds up in the broth and cannellini beans compliment the best. Grab a...
Health Benefits of Escarole
There are so many different types of leafy greens available and they all have different textures, flavors, and health benefits. Today I’m talking escarole which is related to the chicory family, along with frisée, endive, and Belgian endive. Escarole has broad curly leaves with a slight bitter taste. Escarole contains...