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...
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...
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...
Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie Bowl
Strawberry Cheesecake say no more… this smoothie bowl is just want is needed to get the day started off right. Filled with protein, sweet strawberries, Collagen Boost, and whole grain… “You’ll be treating yourself to a healthy snack and gorgeous skin and nails!” Ingredients ¾ cup reduced-fat cottage...
After-School Snack Ideas
Do your kids come home after school starving?? Instead of grabbing unhealthy snacks because that is what is easy and quick, check out these 26 healthy after-school snacks. So if you want the kids to skip those “empty-calorie snacks”, try some of the following options so they want to grab...
Goal Achiever Shakeology
The following recipe says it all in the name… Goal Achiever Shakeology!! This shake not only tastes delicious, but it gives you the boost you may need in the A.M. to get moving, or the afternoon jolt you need to stay alert!! “You’ll definitely be crushing nutrition goals left and...
Cinnamon Toast Shakeology
SCHOOL starts for many next week, yes I said it… and whether you are happy to get back to a routine or sad that summer break is coming to an end, back-to-school is upon us. I know I struggle with after-school snacks and this is one I know my kids...
How Shakeology Can Set You Up for Success Every day!!
Just like Daily Sunshine is a favorite in our house, so is Shakeology!! “This superfood nutrition shake can help you build a healthy diet foundation with its potent blend of protein, probiotics, fiber, digestive enzymes, adaptogens, antioxidants, superfoods, vitamins, and minerals.” Find out what Ilana Muhlstein, MS, RDN and co-creator...