When you think of dates, you may think of a dish that is sweet like a dessert. Dates are actually very versatile and can be used in so many ways. In the following recipe, dates and balsamic vinegar come together to create the most wonderful glaze to add on top...
Benefits of Dates
A favorite holiday ingredient, dates have become much more popular in recent years. Dates are the fruit of date palm tree, grown in many tropical regions. Dates are mostly sold dried, which gives them that wrinkled skin appearance. Dates are chewy and sweet like raisins, and are very nutritious. Dates...
Creamy Pesto Rutabaga Pasta
I love pasta, but it’s not the best option when trying to watch your waistline. There are many different substitutes to pasta noodles, but today I’m talking about rutabaga pasta noodles. This recipe has only 7 ingredients and you would be surprised how little time it takes to prepare. The...
Benefits of Rutabaga
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...
Coconut Pumpkin Spice Shakeology
If you aren’t sure if coconut and pumpkin go together, you have to try this next Shakeology recipe. Coconut Pumpkin Spice Shakeology is the perfect mix of 4 ingredients that will quickly change your mind that coconut and pumpkin are a great pair. It’s like being on a tropical island...
Fitspiration Friday
Fitspiration Friday… Congratulations to Dan who lost 21 lbs. with P90X3 in 90 days!! Dan was always feeling sluggish and his eating habits were not very good. Dan was getting ready to turn 40 so he wanted to make some changes to his body, but his biggest challenge was commitment....
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...