It’s early morning, and all you can think about is that cup of joe to get your day started. How about a Latte that doesn’t break the bank, is healthy, and can be made right in the comfort of your home? Check out the following recipe… add in some chocolate...
15 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes
It’s that time of the year again, to dig out and dust off the slow cooker. “Slow cookers are a time-saving kitchen tool that can make even the most hectic day feel like a total success.” Do you struggle with thinking of different, slow cooker meals that don’t all taste...
Nutty Butter Shakeology
Peanut butter to the rescue again for another great Shakeology recipe!! Nutty Butter Shakeology is a peanut butter banana delight, and will make you want to skip those unhealthy sweets because it is that good!! Ingredients 1 cup reduced-fat milk 1 cup ice 1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology ¼ large banana,...
Health Benefits of Chillies
Chili peppers are part of the Capsicum pepper plants, notable for their hot flavor. Chili peppers are used primarily as a spice, but many varieties exist such as jalapeno and cayenne. Chili peppers are filled with many vitamins and minerals and very high in antioxidant carotenoids. Check out some of...
Health Benefits of Basil
Just like certain fruits and veggies are in-season, so do certain herbs. Basil is a flavorful, leafy green herb that originated in Asia and Africa. It is a member of the mint family and is used to add flavor to dishes, as well as an aromatic herb in teas and...
Balsamic Chicken with Oranges and Radicchio
You will never believe that this next recipe can be made in 20 minutes?!?!? Balsamic Chicken with Oranges and Radicchio is a great weekday meal that will fill you up and have you asking for seconds!! Check out the recipe below… the oranges help balance the bitterness of the radicchio...
How Much Sugar is in Shakeology?
Sugar, sugar, sugar it’s in everything, but do you know how much sugar is in the foods you are eating? Superfood Shakeology is filled with many vitamins and nutrients, but it too has 7 grams of sugar… so how much is too much? “The easiest way to sweeten something is...
Peach & Cucumber Salad with Pepita Pesto
If you are looking for a refreshing side dish perfect for these hot temperatures, check out the following recipe… Peach & Cucumber Salad with Pepita Pesto. No cooking involved just a simple pesto and tossing of ingredients to create a delicious, flavorful salad. Add grilled chicken alongside for a complete...
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...
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...