A highly underestimated veggie in my opinion are brussel sprouts. I don’t think it gets as much love as it deserves and honestly the nutritional benefits are outstanding! Basically a small version of the cabbage, brussel sprouts can be prepared in so many different ways. High in fiber, rich in...
National Flapjack Day!!
National Flapjack day is my favorite!!! Pancakes can be a carb-filled breakfast not really containing any healthy ingredients, but they also can be made with more wholesome ingredients. The following recipe, multi-grain banana pancakes, are not only made with wholesome ingredients but they are just as delicious and very filling!!...
How Cooking at Home Can Help You Lose Weight
We are all tired of spending long hours in the kitchen trying to prepare meals that everyone in the family will enjoy. Sometimes it’s just easier to take-out, or enjoy a nice meal in a favorite restaurant. Besides being very costly, prepared food can have a high calorie tag attached....
Healthy Vegetarian Meals
The start of Lent is here and even if you don’t follow Lenten practices, these recipes are still great vegetarian options!! 37 healthy weeknight dinners that are light, satisfying, and perfect for an easy meal. I think even the pickiest eaters will love these options!! https://www.foodnetwork.com/healthy/photos/healthy-vegetarian-recipes
Banana Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream
Yesterday was peanut butter day and today is banana cream day… two perfect ingredients in one delicious recipe. Banana Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream is quite a mouthful to say but irresistibly good to eat!! Besides being easy to make, full of flavor, this ice cream is FIXATE approved!!!...
What is an Elimination Diet?
Have you ever heard of an elimination diet? “An elimination diet is a protocol of taking a group of foods or ingredients out of one’s diet, then reintroducing them in order to determine a reaction to that particular food,” explains gut health expert Erin Judge, R.D.N., owner of Gutivate, which...
Flourless Banana Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins
Muffins are a great grab and go kind of treat, sometimes even a breakfast. Unfortunately, they can be filled with a lot of unhealthy ingredients. I’m always searching for healthier alternatives to sweet treats for my family. I found this recipe for Flourless Banana Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins and they...
How to Tell if You’re Really Hungry
Do you ever eat even when you are not hungry? Maybe out of boredom, stress, or even because others are eating around you. So, how can you tell if you are really hungry or just eating to eat? Listening to your body and understanding hungry cues would be a great...
An Eating Disorder Resource Guide
“According to Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health, 9% of the U.S. population — about 28.8 million people — will suffer from an eating disorder in their lifetime.” That’s a pretty staggering statistic and unfortunately many more are suffering that are not even diagnosed. If you or someone you...
Transformation Tuesday
Transformation Tuesday… Congratulations to Mary D. who lost 44 pounds in 6 months while drinking Shakeology and working out with multiple Beachbody programs. “It’s easy and fast and something that works on the go. It was fun trying various flavors and recipes, but my go to is chocolate with frozen...