“Whole wheat, whole grain, multigrain, 12 grain, gluten-free, grain-free. These days, choosing a healthy bread is far more complicated than it once was.” Remember when it was just whole wheat and white bread? There are so many bread options in the store, how do you know which one to choose?!?!...
Is Dried Fruit Healthy?
Today is National Trail Mix Day and I love making my own trail mix!! Trail mix can have a variety of ingredients… What do you like in your trail mix? I usually include nuts, dried fruits, maybe some dark chocolate pieces. The question is… are all the ingredients in trail...
What Should You Eat Post-Workout?
Fueling your body with food is very important especially before a workout, but what about post-workout? After a workout, your body needs to be replenished with nutrients as well as help with muscle repair and growth. Nutrition can do these things as long as you are choosing the right foods....
Should I Eat Before Working Out?
Food nourishes us and fuels our bodies for the day!! “Fueling before exercise can help prevent fatigue and hunger, as well as boost muscle energy stores to help you perform your best, says Mascha Davis, MPH, RD, the author of Eat Your Vitamins. So, should you change what you eat...
It’s Canning Season!!
It’s that time of year… Canning season has begun!! A process that can take some time but one that provides fresh food all year long. If you have a garden like me, preserving those tomatoes or peppers is a must and one of the reasons I enjoy cooking with fresh...
Air Fryer vs. Instant Pot
Kitchen gadgets are a great addition to any kitchen, and can really help make cooking faster and easier!! Two gadgets that have gained a lot of popularity recently are the air fryer and instant pot. Unfortunately with gadgets like these two, you need space to store them. So, are they...
Fried Foods Turned Healthy
So now that we have explored air fryers, how about some healthy air fryer recipes?!?! You can find 45 of these Healthy Air Fryer Recipes in the link below. These recipes transform common fried foods, such as wings, donuts, and pizza, into healthier air fried foods!! Guess what? The air...
National Fajita Day!!
Today is National Fajita Day and what better way to celebrate than whipping up some grilled chicken and veggie fajitas on the grill tonight!! Fajitas are super easy and versatile so they can be tailored to your liking. Use the following recipe as a guide to get things started… What...
How to Cook Every Kind of Rice
An easy side dish and one of my favorites is rice. Rice comes in many varieties and can be prepared multiple ways, but it can also get ruined very quickly if not cooked properly. Whether you are making white, jasmine, brown, basmati, wild, and even cauliflower, rice should be fluffy...
What Kind of Cardio Helps Burn Fat?
Cardio… do you hate it or do you love it? I have a love/hate relationship with cardio as I’m sure many of you do, but honestly I do feel good after a cardio workout. So how does cardio help burn fat? Check out the link below to find out what...