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...
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Figs and Goat Cheese
I’m continuing the recipes all day today, and next up are the sweet potatoes!! Adding butter, syrup, and marshmallows to sweet potatoes may be delicious, but they are not very health friendly. Check out this recipe that requires very little time and preparation… Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Figs and Goat...
Cauliflower Pumpkin Casserole
It’s Thanksgiving week so it’s time to get cooking on that one meal a year that we usually over indulge ourselves with food. Well, I’m here to offer a few suggestions on healthier options to Thanksgiving staples that won’t leave you feeling stuffed like a turkey. Check out my recipes...
Benefits of Celery
A November produce item and a popular ingredient to make that stuffing for Thanksgiving. Celery is a vegetable of the Apiaceae family, which also include carrots, parsnips, and parsley. Some of the health benefits of celery are listed below. Celery is very helpful with our digestive health and cardiovascular system....
Benefits of Garlic
A November produce item that most don’t think about as being one. Garlic is a plant in the onion family and is used primarily in cooking to add flavor. Garlic has so many wonderful health benefits, and in ancient time it was used more for its health and medicinal properties...
Creamy Pumpkin Spice Vanilla Shakeology
Let the pumpkin recipes continue is my theme for the month of November. This next recipe is definitely pumpkin pie in a cup. Creamy Pumpkin Spice Vanilla Shakeology is a creamy, thick and a cool treat for any time of the day!! Add some oats or nuts to the top...
Fitspiration Friday
Fitspiration Friday… Congratulations to who lost 25 lbs. With 80 Day Obsession. Judy also joined the Get Obsessed Facebook group and this is what she had to say about her results… “I loved the Timed Nutrition in combination with workouts that were different every day. I found it simple to...
Cranberry Apple Crisp
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I’m sure those cranberry sauces are calling your name… do you have any other favorite cranberry recipes? I decided to share a favorite dessert that uses cranberries as a twist on the traditional apple crisp. The cranberries give that tart, but sweet flavor without...
Health Benefits of Cranberries
Another fruit from the November produce list is a holiday favorite and referred to as a “super food”, cranberries have the highest levels of antioxidants than any other fruits. Cranberries have only 25 calories in every ½ cup which makes them a healthier option. They are also high in vitamin...
How to Burn off the Halloween Candy
So you indulged in a few pieces of candy last night, what’s the plan now? It’s easy to do consume those fun-sized candy bars, but one usually turns into more than one, but now it’s time to burn that Halloween candy off!! Check out the chart below for some fun...