If you like zucchini bread, you are going to love this next recipe. Chocolate Recover Zucchini Bread Smoothie is basically a warm piece of freshly baked zucchini bread in a smoothie. That may not sound appetizing, but I promise you it’s so yummy!! “(And if you’re a card-carrying member of...
National Gumbo Day!!
On National Gumbo Day, we eat gumbo!!! Not just any gumbo, 12 of the healthiest varieties of gumbo recipes. It can be such a versatile dish, and really anything but the kitchen sink can be thrown into the pot to create a fantastic dish. Cooking Light has some delicious ways...
10 of the Healthiest Microwavable Meals
A healthy dinner served to our family is what everyone inspires, but let’s be honest, crazy schedules sometimes don’t allow this to happen. How can you still serve a somewhat healthy dinner, in less time, but still taste delicious? Could microwavable dinners be an option? My answer is going to...
Chocolate Surprise Shakeology
Chocolate Surprise Shakeology is the perfect recipe for those picky eaters that are just not getting enough veggies in their diet. Why is it called “Surprise”? Because two servings of vegetables are included in this delicious shake and guess what???? No one would even know!! Ingredients 1 cup unsweetened almond...
What is the Whoosh Effect and Is It a Real Thing?
What is the Whoosh Effect? “This buzzy weight-loss term supposedly describes a phenomenon in which fat cells fill with water, feel “squishy” for a bit, then — whoosh! — release all that water so you drop a few pounds seemingly overnight.” So, do you believe that this can actually happen?...
Are White Claws and Other Hard Seltzers Actually Healthy?
It’s no secret that alcohol can affect your weight loss goals mostly due to the amount of calories in each drink. For example, a 5 oz. glass wine contains 125 calories and a 12 oz. beer contains 153 calories. Beer, wine, and mixed drinks may not be the best choice...
Avocado Toast with Pumpkin Seeds
National Pumpkin Seed Day calls for this healthy and delicious recipe!! Avocado Toast with Pumpkin Seeds takes basic avocado toast to a whole new level. Try it for an afternoon snack, or even add an egg for a complete meal, it’s definitely a winner in my books!! https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/blog/avocado-toast-with-pumpkin-seeds-recipe?referringrepid=411888
Chocolate Mint Smoothie
It’s Friday… time to sit back and relax with “minty mocha goodness”!!! A great blended coffee drink with half the calories and 3 times the protein, Chocolate Mint Smoothie is a great meal on the go. Skip the coffee shop, and whip up this delicious smoothie in a matter of...
How to Meal-Prep Salads for the Week
Meal prep is a great way to start making better food choices and living a healthier life. Prepping meals for the week helps one have healthy meals ready and not resorting to easy grab and go foods that are probably not so healthy. One of the easiest meal prep meals...
How Much Sugar Is In Wine?
When you are trying to cut back on your sugar consumption, usually the first thing to go are the cookies, candy, and sugary snacks. But what about alcohol like wine? Yes, wine has sugar in it and in fact some dessert wines can have up to 8 grams per serving!!...