Did you know that a cucumber is actually a fruit not a vegetable? Cucumbers are a member of the Cucurbitaceae family just like squash and melons. Cucumbers are low in calories, fat, cholesterol, and sodium. Cucumbers are high in water content which helps prevent dehydration. This can help maintain a...
Roasted Tomato Salsa
Another favorite use of tomatoes is making fresh, homemade salsa. Salsa can be prepared in so many ways… spicy, mild, smoky, fruity, chunky, smooth, roasted… and the list goes on. It’s completely up to preference, but today I’m sharing a favorite of mine… Roasted Tomato Salsa. This recipe roast the...
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...
11 Impressive Benefits of Tomatoes
The garden is coming to an end, but those tomatoes are ripening at a rapid speed… so what does one do with all these tomatoes? First, let’s take a look at why tomatoes are so good for you and how important it is to use every last one of those...
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...
September Produce List
The month of September has arrived and fall is almost here. With a new season quickly approaching, it’s time to check out the new produce items that you may start to see in the stores. There are some pretty big changes from summer to fall, but still a lot of...
Pumpkin Spice Shakeology is back!!!
Pumpkin Spice Shakeology has arrived and available for only a limited time!! Last year it sold out in record time so don’t wait, get yours today!!! To celebrate the arrival, check out the following recipe for one of my favorites… Creamy Pumpkin Spice Shakeology. This fall smoothie is so rich...
20 Most Popular Beachbody Recipes
Discover 20 of the most popular recipes on the Beachbody Blog below. Not only are all these recipes healthy, but they are super delicious, easy, and quick!! If you are struggling to think of new weekday meals, you have to check these out!! https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/blog/most-popular-beachbody-recipes