Winter Citrus Salad
Gut health is all about color, variety, and fiber. This salad checks off all three of those requirements. Additionally, this salad does not require tons of fresh vegetables, in fact three of the ingredients are canned! Making it super easy to make and cost effective. Pops of citrus in the vinaigrette and from the added grapefruit really brighten things up on a cold winter’s day!
4 Tips to Maintain Gut Health During the Holidays
When it comes to food, it is the absolute best time of year. As for your gut, they can cause some major dysfunction! Do you get to January 2nd and feel overly bloated, sluggish, and like your digestion is all out of whack? I’ve laid out some tips for you here to prevent that from happening.
Chili with a Surprising Ingredient
If you are someone that finds it hard to get in your adequate daily vegetable intake… Look no further. This chili has the taste you love with increased fiber, beta-carotene and vitamin C (both antioxidants and immune boosters) from carrots!
Spaghetti Squash Carbonara
A fun and surprising way to use spaghetti squash. This recipe is SUPER filling and satisfying, truly making squash the star of the meal as opposed to a side. Just the comfort that we want a cold fall day, while not sacrificing nutrition.
Showing Gratitude Towards Food & Your Body
Gratitude…Why is this so important? Because if we take inventory and notice of the abundance we currently have, it brings us into the present. It helps us to be more mindful. Being mindful is crucial if you are going to understand your body’s needs and whether those needs are being met.
Stewed Apples with Cinnamon Vanilla Crème Fraîche
What could be better than warm apple and cinnamon flavors in the fall. Have that apple pie taste without the extra work or dough! A dessert for that nights you need something sweet, but don’t want the fuss.
Frozen Dark Chocolate Banana Coins
I am a huge fan of the Tru Fru brand frozen chocolate dipped desserts, however those can be $PENSIVE! They could not be easier, or cheaper to make at home yourself! For when you want dessert, but something a little lighter.
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Protein Balls
Get that pumpkin spice flavor without the sugar or caffeine crash. These make a perfect post-exercise recovery snack or have a couple for an on-the-go breakfast.
Last Taste of Summer Smoothie
The last taste of summer smoothie. Made with those last few peaches you have on hand (fresh or frozen) and frozen blueberries.
How to Understand Your Fullness Cues
Fullness cues. This can be elusive subject to most. Why is that and how can we better be guided by our bodies?
Stewed butter beans with Brown Rice
Stewed butter beans over brown rice. A super satisfying, filling, and simple plant-based meal.
Seed Oils. Harmful or demonized?
Seed oils have come into the limelight due to their possible inflammatory effects. Let’s separate fact from fiction.
Fear Not the Carbs.
Carbs, we love them, we fear them, we can't resist them. Get the low-down on this macronutrient from a registered dietitian.
Low-Sugar Peach & Blackberry Crisp
Low-sugar peach & blackberry crisp. For when you want something sweet, but not too sweet.
Creamy Herb Dressing
Creamy herb dressing. Just throw ingredients in a blender and your done.
Grilled Sesame Tuna Avocado Salad
Grilled sesame tuna avocado salad. This is one of those dishes you will won’t to repeat weekly.
Shrimp Stuffed Pepper Poppers
Shrimp stuffed pepper poppers. Serve these as an appetizer, or your main protein. I bet you can’t have just one!
High Protein Pesto Pasta Salad
Not your grandmother’s pasta salad! This is a delicious, filling, and nutritious make-ahead lunch option.
Quick Pickled Cucumber Salad
Simple summer succotash. Couldn’t be easier or more delicious!
