Below are some health benefits of one of the December produce items, but first what is a rutabaga? A rutabaga is a root vegetable, that is a cross between a turnip and cabbage and tastes similar to the two. More uncommon in the U.S., you may find this vegetable at...
December Produce List
It’s the last month of the year and winter is fast approaching. This is December’s produce list and although cold weather is upon us, there are still so many wonderful produce items in season right now!! I will be taking a closer look at a few of these throughout the...
Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Shakeology
I love chocolate and dark chocolate is even better and healthier for you!! Add in a little sea salt and you have now created heavenly bliss!! The following Shakeology recipe is just absolutely delicious and with just 5 ingredients, it is the perfect recipe for any morning. Dark Chocolate Sea...
Healthy Soup Recipes
With the weather turning snowy and chilly, it’s the perfect time for those soup recipes to appear. Nothing warms the heart and soothes the soul like a good bowl of soup. Try to avoid the store bought soups as they are full of unwanted ingredients such as sodium and sugar....
Parsnip Fries
Parsnips can be prepared many different ways… cooked and mashed, roasted, pureed for soups… but this next recipe I found, would be a very useful one in my family. How about swapping parsnips for potatoes and turning them into fries? Not only is it reducing the amount of carbohydrates, but...
Benefits of Parsnips
My last November produce item spotlight, is a vegetable that many might not even know what it is… so what is a parsnip? Parsnips is a root vegetable that belongs to the same family as carrots, celery, and parsley. They are long in shape, with a cream-colored skin and flesh....
Pumpkin Spice Shakeology Energy Balls
Thanksgiving may be over, but the pumpkin recipes will live on!! This recipe is not only great for a sweet tooth, but they are easy and portable for on the go. Pumpkin Spice Shakeology Energy Balls are a no-bake, 15 ingredient recipe that takes only 15 minutes to make and...
Strawberry Mint Smoothie
This is a shake recipe filled with greens that your kids will actually drink and not even know that they are getting a fill of fruits and veggies!! Check out the recipe below… with all those holiday goodies coming their way, your kids may need a dose of Daily Sunshine...
Pecan and Sweet Potato Pie
Last but not least is Thanksgiving dessert, and what are the holidays without pumpkin and pecan pie? This recipe isn’t quite pumpkin or pecan pie but still very festive and delicious. Pecan Sweet Potato Pie is a sweet treat that uses whole and healthy ingredients. Make sure to save room...
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Figs and Goat Cheese
I’m continuing the recipes all day today, and next up are the sweet potatoes!! Adding butter, syrup, and marshmallows to sweet potatoes may be delicious, but they are not very health friendly. Check out this recipe that requires very little time and preparation… Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Figs and Goat...