When you hear the letters “GI,” what do you think of? Some may respond with gastroenterology, but today we will discuss a different “GI” and that is the glycemic index. What is the Glycemic Index and how can it affect your diet? Glycemic Index is a system that ranks foods...
Copycat Peanut Butter Cups
With Valentine’s Day just last week and Easter approaching quickly, there is bound to be lots of candy and chocolate lying around the house. Good for the kids, bad for parents? Maybe there can be a compromise between both kids and parents with this next recipe. Homemade Copycat Peanut Butter...
Valentine’s Day Dessert for Your Special Someone
If you are planning a special dinner or maybe a night out, don’t forget to include dessert for your loved ones. This next recipe is a definite winner in my book and is a perfect “date night” recipe. A great way to end the night, Tiramisu Mug Cake is a...
Cafe Latte Shakeology Pudding
Pudding is a simple dessert yet so delicious!! Cafe Latte Shakeology Pudding takes pudding to a whole new level full of flavor, creamy texture, and some unexpected ingredients. Wind down your day and start the evening off right with this pudding recipe. Ingredients 1 scoop Cafe Latte Shakeology 1 large...
27 Healthy Valentine’s Day Treats with Chocolate
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, so it’s time to show that special someone how much they mean to you. Flowers, cards, stuffed bears, chocolates, may be a few of the ways you shower your loved ones, but how about some homemade treats that are delicious and healthy? Below...
Chocolate Cranberry Latte Smoothie Bowl
“Chocolate, cranberry, and cocoa in a bowl? Count us in!” Chocolate Cranberry Latte Smoothie is heaven in a bowl. With so many flavors, textures, and superfoods… How can one go wrong with this recipe!! Who says dessert can’t be for breakfast?!!? Ingredients 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 cup ice...
7 Flour Alternatives and the Best Ways to Use Them
Flour is a very popular ingredient in many recipes especially baking, but did you know that there are many alternatives to flour? Maybe you are gluten-free, maybe you just want a change, or maybe you are looking for a more nutritious option. There are many different flour substitutes but every...
What is the Raw Food Diet?
Raw food diets are eating foods that are fresh, raw, and non-processed. Sounds like the way to go if you are trying to eat healthier, but can it really help you lose weight? Should I be so restrictive to just these types of foods? If you are thinking of changing...
National Croissant Day!!
National Croissant day is here, so it’s time to break out the rolling pin and start this puff pastry gem. Croissants could be filled with unwanted calories, with lots of butter and sugar, but there are ways to cut down the fat by making your own. Check out the recipe...
5 Bad Eating Habits and How to Break Them
Life is busy so when it comes to eating healthy sometimes it’s not the first priority. Choosing healthy food is the first to any weight loss journey but how we eat is also very important. Bad eating habits are very common and can become hard to break if you don’t...