The second summer produce region is the Southeast. In the Southeast region, the weather is a little warmer so the produce available may reflect that, but there is also some overlap from the Northeast list. So many different options for fresh produce this summer and that makes me so happy!!...
Mango Orange Turmeric Shakeology
How about a refreshing smoothie for a hot day like today? Mango Orange Turmeric Shakeology is a great way to cool down with sweet mango, tart orange, and creamy yogurt. The added Beachbody Collagen Boost is a bonus for your skin and nail care needs!! Ingredients 1 cup unsweetened almond...
Bell Pepper Cabbage Slaw
It’s barbeque season, and I love accompanying any grilled item with some salads!! Coleslaws are often a huge hit at picnics and there are so many varieties. This next recipe showcases another produce item on the summer list, cabbage. Cabbage comes in a variety of options, but whatever one may...
Quinoa-Argula Bowl with Peaches and Avocado
Peaches are on the Summer produce list and are a favorite of mine. Such a diverse fruit that I don’t think it gets enough credit or use in the kitchen. Peaches can be baked, grilled, blended, and eaten raw. They are often used as a sweet ingredient but taste delicious...
Everything You Need To Know About Eggs
I love eggs and they are part of my daily diet for the most part. One thing I have noticed when shopping for eggs, is the extensive array of eggs available. “Unless you go grocery shopping with your eyes closed, you’ve probably noticed that reading egg carton labels nowadays is...
How to Read a Food Label
One of the ways to lose weight is to understand food better and how to choose foods that will help fit into your eating plans. Reading food labels can be a daunting task unless you know what you are looking for and how to read them properly. Autumn Calabrese explains...
Summer Produce List (Northeast)
School is coming to an end and summer break is starting to begin. With the summer season fast approaching, the availability of produce is becoming more and more vast. Since there are so many fresh veggies and fruits on the summer produce list, I found smaller lists according to the...
Spiced Wafer Latte Shakeology
The Excellent 10 Rounds Adventure continues to Philadelphia where this inspired shake was born. Spiced Wafer Latte Shakeology pays homage to a local delicacy, the spiced wafer. If you have ever visited Philly and tasted one of these “snappy cookies”, then you would understand how delicious they are and how...
Healthy Burger Recipes
“It's totally possible to eat juicy, irresistible burgers while maintaining your healthy lifestyle.” So now that we know burgers can be healthy after all, I would like to share some healthy burger recipes. All of the recipes look absolutely delicious and are perfect options for the barbeque picnics coming this...
All Burgers Aren’t Bad For You
Burgers are a very popular food throughout the summer. It’s probably one of the biggest go-to picnic foods because they are fast, portable, and easy to make, but are they healthy? Burgers are usually made with a fattier content ground meat so they stay juicy and loaded with toppings. If...