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...
What is an Instant Pot?
Let’s talk instant pot… Do you have one and love it? Do you have one and are not in love? Or Are you still waiting to get one? Instant Pots are the perfect solution to healthy eating but on a time crunch. When you want a home cooked meal but...
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....
No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Squares
I love when I hear no-bake for a dessert… don’t you? After making breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the last thing you want to do is make one more meal that takes time to prepare and cook. These little gems are not only no-bake, but can be made in advance and...
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...
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...
Clementine Five-Spice Chicken
A delicious chicken recipe that is elegant enough to entertain with, but super easy. The clementines are the star of the dish along with five-spice powder. It is definitely a great holiday meal and can be paired with any side dish you prefer... You could even substitute the protein for...
Benefits of Clementines
November’s produce list is bursting with great produce, so my first pick are clementines. Clementines are a seedless fruit that is a cross between a sweet orange and a mandarin. Very abundant in the winter months with so many wonderful health benefits. Clementines are loaded with fiber and essential nutrients...
Transformation Tuesday
Transformation Tuesday… Congratulations to Alex B. who lost 21 lbs. with 80 Day Obsession!! Alex decided to jumpstart her fitness journey and join the Get Obsessed Facebook group and this is what she had to say about her success… “The first thing I saw was the physical changes. I quickly...