A favorite holiday ingredient, dates have become much more popular in recent years. Dates are the fruit of date palm tree, grown in many tropical regions. Dates are mostly sold dried, which gives them that wrinkled skin appearance. Dates are chewy and sweet like raisins, and are very nutritious. Dates...
Creamy Pesto Rutabaga Pasta
I love pasta, but it’s not the best option when trying to watch your waistline. There are many different substitutes to pasta noodles, but today I’m talking about rutabaga pasta noodles. This recipe has only 7 ingredients and you would be surprised how little time it takes to prepare. The...
December Produce List
It’s the last month of the year and winter is fast approaching. This is December’s produce list and although cold weather is upon us, there are still so many wonderful produce items in season right now!! I will be taking a closer look at a few of these throughout the...
Coconut Pumpkin Spice Shakeology
If you aren’t sure if coconut and pumpkin go together, you have to try this next Shakeology recipe. Coconut Pumpkin Spice Shakeology is the perfect mix of 4 ingredients that will quickly change your mind that coconut and pumpkin are a great pair. It’s like being on a tropical island...
Healthy Soup Recipes
With the weather turning snowy and chilly, it’s the perfect time for those soup recipes to appear. Nothing warms the heart and soothes the soul like a good bowl of soup. Try to avoid the store bought soups as they are full of unwanted ingredients such as sodium and sugar....
Benefits of Parsnips
My last November produce item spotlight, is a vegetable that many might not even know what it is… so what is a parsnip? Parsnips is a root vegetable that belongs to the same family as carrots, celery, and parsley. They are long in shape, with a cream-colored skin and flesh....
Pumpkin Spice Shakeology Energy Balls
Thanksgiving may be over, but the pumpkin recipes will live on!! This recipe is not only great for a sweet tooth, but they are easy and portable for on the go. Pumpkin Spice Shakeology Energy Balls are a no-bake, 15 ingredient recipe that takes only 15 minutes to make and...
Strawberry Mint Smoothie
This is a shake recipe filled with greens that your kids will actually drink and not even know that they are getting a fill of fruits and veggies!! Check out the recipe below… with all those holiday goodies coming their way, your kids may need a dose of Daily Sunshine...
Blueberry Yogurt Shakeology
After that Thanksgiving meal last night, I’m in dire need of Shakeology!! Check out this refreshing, 5 ingredient shake that will help you recover from the holiday. Blueberry Yogurt Shakeology is easy to make and a healthy treat to get you ready for a day of Black Friday shopping… Enjoy!!...
Pecan and Sweet Potato Pie
Last but not least is Thanksgiving dessert, and what are the holidays without pumpkin and pecan pie? This recipe isn’t quite pumpkin or pecan pie but still very festive and delicious. Pecan Sweet Potato Pie is a sweet treat that uses whole and healthy ingredients. Make sure to save room...