Lean Green Machine Smoothie [Recipe]
A simple, yet healthful, smoothie with ingredients high in antioxidants like vitamin C that is delicious and a treat for kids and adults.
Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie [Recipe]
A chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie is a rich and delicious beverage made by blending together cacao powder, peanut butter, and banana with milk or a dairy-free alternative. Here's a basic recipe for a chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie:
7 High Powered Breakfast Ideas
Did you know breakfast is the perfect time to get most of your nutrients such as fiber, protein, carbs, and mono- and polyunsaturated fats? Breakfast should be easy, quick, and taste really good. Don’t you agree? Giving your body the healthy start it needs and keeps you feeling satisfied and ready for the day. Begin…
Eating Healthy on a Budget
“Eating healthy is way too expensive.” Do you know how many times I’ve heard that statement? Too many to count. Do YOU think eating healthy is impossible? I make a living teaching people how to eat nutritious and delicious foods to meet their budget needs. It’s not as difficult as you may think. However, saving…
Peanut Butter Bliss Bites [Recipe]
This is a no-bake nutritious snack that only takes 10 minutes to make. Peanut Butter Bliss Bites have 5 delicious ingredients destined to please the sweetest tooth. Packed with protein and carbs it’s the ideal pick me up snack or pre/post workout snack. Just 2 peanut butter bliss bites are less than 200 calories!
Lentil Soup [Recipe]
During the colder months, I like to eat soups. All types of soups. Soups are hearty, filling, and can be a starter before a meal or the main entree. Lentils are a part of the legume family, high in folate, manganese, protein, and fiber, High fiber foods may reduce the risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart…
Simple Collard Greens and White Beans [Recipe]
Collard greens is a member of the cabbage family. The leaves grow as a loose bouquet instead of tightly closed like other cabbages. Collard greens are a rich source of Vitamin K and Vitamin A and also contain folate, B Vitamins, phosphorus, calcium and potassium. I paired these savory greens with cannellini beans (also…
Apple Cranberry Crumble [Recipe]
I call this dessert a crumble instead of a pie because it doesn’t have a crust so it’s a simple, quick, and healthy treat for the holidays. This recipe is loaded with high fiber foods: apples, dried cranberries, and nuts. High fiber foods may help reduce the risk of obesity, heart disease and diabetes.…
Easy Fudgy Black Bean Brownies [Recipe]
These fudgy black bean brownies are so simple and fun to make plus their gluten free . Beans are a part of a healthy meal plan and a good source of fiber, protein and essential vitamins and minerals. Plus these brownies are so nutritious and delicious no one will ever guess they’re filled with…
Stir-Fry Bok Choy with Garlic [Recipe]
What is Bok Choy? What does it taste like? How do I cook it? Are these some of the questions you’ve asked yourself whenever you see this vegetable? If you have you’re not alone. Bok Choy is a type of Chinese cabbage typically used in Asian dishes. It is a cruciferous vegetable rich in…
