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...
Benefits of Rutabaga
Below are some health benefits of one of the December produce items, but first what is a rutabaga? A rutabaga is a root vegetable, that is a cross between a turnip and cabbage and tastes similar to the two. More uncommon in the U.S., you may find this vegetable at...
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....
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...
Fitspiration Friday
Fitspiration Friday… Congratulations to James who lost 72 lbs. with a variety of Beachbody programs and Shakeology! James started to gain weight after a relationship break-up and being away from his family and friends, he leaned on food to deal with the pain. When James went from 190 lbs. to...
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...