Fresh produce is full of nutrients and vitamins and is always the best choice when eating clean, but when fresh fruits and veggies aren’t available, is frozen produce a good alternative? What are the differences between the two and how do they compare. Check out the following article that explores...
Strawberry Watermelon Surprise Shakeology
Two of my favorite summer fruits in one delicious shake… Strawberry Watermelon Surprise Shakeology tastes just like a Strawberry Daiquiri and can cool you off on these hot summer days!! Ingredients ½ cup water ½ cup cubed watermelon 1 cup ice 1 scoop Strawberry Shakeology 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint ...
Shakeology.com is now live!!
“It’s official: The new Shakeology.com is now live in the U.S., Canada, and UK! Whether you’re a long-time Shakeology drinker, a Coach, or a Shakeology newbie, the new Shakeology.com is a content-rich destination where you can learn how this superfood supplement shake can help you build a strong foundation for...
Health Benefits of Grapes
The first produce item for the month of July are grapes. Grapes come many varieties and colors including green, red, black, yellow and pink. Grapes are known to be cultivated for their use in winemaking, but did you know that grapes have a wealth of health benefits such as helping...
12 Food Storage Tips
“We’ve all been there before — tossing fuzzy raspberries, wilted parsley, and mushy apples into the trash bin with a heavy heart thanks to subpar food storage. It’s all too easy to forget about your groceries until they start stinking up your kitchen, but here’s the good news: knowing how...
Blackberry Lemon Ice Cream Pie
Ice-cream, Ice-cream, We all scream for ice cream!! On a hot summer day, ice cream seems to be the choice for many, but what it you can have the ice cream but with a healthy twist? Blackberry Lemon Ice-Cream Pie is just the answer you may be looking for. Made...
Raspberry Chocolate Almond Ice Cream
A little sweet treat recipe for all those ice cream lovers… Raspberry Chocolate Almond Ice Cream is a homemade treat that can be made and enjoyed for as long as it lasts, which may not be long!!! Homemade ice cream is a great treat to make with the whole family...
Health Benefits of Corn
One reason I love summer besides the warm weather, is all the wonderful produce that is available during these months. A family favorite and staple in our household is corn on the cob. Corn, also known as maize, is a seed of a plant in the grass family. Corn comes...
Health Benefits of Apricots
Apricots, also known as Armenian plums, are a stone fruit that resembles a small peach but taste more like a plum. Apricots are very nutritious and are low in calories. Apricots are high in antioxidants which protect your body from harmful compounds that damage your cells and cause chronic diseases....
Health Benefits of Fava Beans
We are nearing the end of May, but the produce list keeps growing!! Next up are fava beans or sometimes referred to as broad beans. Fava beans are green legumes that come in pods and are slightly sweet with an earthy flavor. Fava beans are filled with vitamins, minerals, fiber...