With the Super Bowl this weekend, planning the game-day snacks has already begun. Looking for healthy snack ideas can be a real challenge though, because those wings, nachos, and dips are a real hit with the crowd. I’m here to tell you that healthy snacks can be, too!! Check out...
Pan-Roasted Salsify
The following recipe is a pan-roasted salsify recipe that is an alternative to the usual root vegetables. Make sure to peel the outer layer like you would a potato and just roast the inner flesh. Salsify pairs well with any protein, so this recipe makes a great side dish and...
Health Benefits of Salsify
The last produce item for the month of January is one that you might not have heard of before. Salsify is a root vegetable that is part of the sunflower family. There are two types black salsify or Spanish salsify, and the inside flesh is the edible portion. Salsify has...
Warm Up with this Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
In these cold winter months, nothing warms a soul up more than a hearty, home cooked meal like chicken pot pie!! There are so many different ways to make a chicken pot pie, but this recipe is super easy and uses a few shortcuts that don’t minimize the flavor in...
Mango Margarita Shakeology
Are you ready to be whisked away to a tropical beach right about now? With the frigid temperatures, I think a Mango Margarita Shakeology is the perfect way to escape the winter blues. The frozen, tropical treat is delicious, easy to make, and packed with healthy ingredients! Ingredients 1 cup...
Chile and Olive Oil Fried Egg with Avocado and Sprouts
Raw sprouts such as alfalfa, are usually used as a topping for sandwiches, burgers, and salads. The next recipe is kind of a topping but also an essential part of the dish as well. Chile and Olive Oil Fried Egg with Avocado and Sprouts is the ultimate breakfast meal with...
Health Benefits of Sprouts
The next January produce item are raw sprouts not to be confused with brussel sprouts. Raw sprouts are seeds that have germinated and become very young plants. Many different seeds can be sprouted such as bean sprouts, sprouted grains, vegetable or leafy sprouts, and nut or seed sprouts. Sprouts are...
Cottage Cheese is getting it’s cool again!!
Do you like or dislike cottage cheese? In the 70’s, cottage cheese was a super popular health food by many. After time it lost its popularity, but it seems like it’s officially getting cool again!! Whether you like your cottage cheese plain, with added fruits & nuts or with some...
Shakeology Reviews by Beachbody Coaches
The superfood shake Shakeology is part of my meal plan everyday, and honestly I don’t know what I would do without my shakes. How do you feel about Shakeology? Is it part of your everyday meal plan? Check out the following link for some other Shakeology reviews from other Independent...
Sweet Potato Pie Shakeology
With sweet potatoes being in season for the month of January, I thought this recipe would be a great one for the winter months. Sweet Potato Pie Shakeology tastes just like sweet potatoes with a hint of cinnamon and orange flavoring. It’s so creamy and delicious, and the sweet potato...