The fourth summer produce region is Midwest. Summer has officially arrived and the produce lists are full of so many wonderful fruits and veggies!! Remember farmer’s markets and local farms also have fresh produce that may even cost a little less than the grocery stores. Be on the lookout for...
Tropical Strawberry Hurricane
If you aren’t able to travel this year, then I have a way to bring the tropics to you. Tropical Strawberry Hurricane is a frozen delight on a hot summer day, especially when you're stuck at home!! “You don’t need to travel all the way to the Big Easy to...
What Happens To Your Body When You Miss a Meal?
“If you've missed a meal before—and it happens to the best of us—then you've probably wondered to yourself, what happens when you don't eat?” Has this ever happened to you? It’s a busy day and you either need to grab and go or you just skip breakfast... What actually happens...
Healthy Chickpea Recipes
Chickpeas are more versatile than I realized and so many yummy recipes to choose from in the link below. Chickpeas can be eaten raw in salads, made into hummus, used in soups and stews, they can be roasted, baked, and fried. Chickpeas can even be used in making sweet treats!! ...
Health Benefits of Chickpeas
Chickpeas are a legume in the same family as kidney beans and peanuts. Also called garbanzo beans, they are round, tan, buttery in flavor with a creamy texture. Chickpeas are high in protein and a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Chickpeas are a great way to keep your...
National Fudge Day!!
Today is National Fudge Day!! So in order to celebrate, I thought I would share one of my favorite recipes that is a cross between fudge and a brownie. Fudgy Avocado Brownies are a rich, chocolatey delight with healthy fats, gluten free, and filled with all-natural ingredients!! They are so...
Summer Produce List (West)
The third summer produce region is West. A lot of great fruits and veggies on this list and even if you don’t live in the West part of the country, some of these produce items are still available during the summer because they are shipped from those states. Some stores...
National Peanut Butter Cookie Day!!
It’s National Peanut Butter Cookie Day!!! Say what?? Take my two favorites in one cookie, and you have yourself a peanut butter chocolate chip cookie. These cookies are not only delicious, but healthy and contain no flour. They make great snacks for the kiddos and freeze really well. Check out...
FIXATE: Honey Roasted Carrots & Beets
If you are looking for a great and healthy side dish for this summer, this FIXATE recipe is perfect!! Honey-Roasted Carrots and Beets dish is simple to prepare and so flavorful. Beets and carrots are both on the summer produce lists and have so many wonderful health benefits. Check out...
Why You Should You Eat Figs
Figs are on the summer produce list and if you aren’t sure what a fig is or how you should eat one, then the following link is a perfect read. A fig is a soft, sweet fruit that grows on a ficus tree. There are more than 850 kinds of...