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Cauliflower Soup

I have a great recipe for you!  It is so easy, quick, and tastes amazing!  It is creamy without any dairy.  That, in my book, is the best thing ever.  I have always been a cauliflower lover. I grew up eating cauliflower on the regular.  I feel cauliflower was such… Read More »Cauliflower Soup

Women, Wine, and Health

We all are there on Friday evening after another CRAZY busy week.  The weekend is here and we are ready to unwind with some friends or on the sofa while watching some mindless tv.  For many years now, we have been hearing about how red wine is a healthier option… Read More »Women, Wine, and Health

Asian Chicken Salad

This delicious and healthy salad comes together so fast.  It tastes delicious and is filling to have for dinner.  This dinner can be made in about 30 minutes from the time you begin cutting the veggies, cooking the chicken, and plating the food.  I have made this salad many, many… Read More »Asian Chicken Salad

Staying Healthy When Traveling

I love to travel!  It’s fun to check out new cities, scenery, restaurants, culture, etc.  But I am the first to admit that traveling can be hard.  It can stressful on your mind and body.  There are so many things that happen when we travel that get our bodies out… Read More »Staying Healthy When Traveling

Carrot Coconut Ginger Soup

In my book, the colder months always require a belly-warming soup.  We are busy during the day and in the evening so it is important that we have quick and healthy dinners that satisfy us and leave us eager for leftovers for the next day’s lunch.  Enter this delicious Carrot… Read More »Carrot Coconut Ginger Soup

The Skinny on Fats

Everyone hears the word fat and wants to scream!   Fats are very important to our body and we can’t live without them.  There are so many types of fat that are good and bad for us.  So here, I am going to break it down to simple terms for… Read More »The Skinny on Fats

Açaí  Bowl

I have always loved eating delicious açaí bowls for breakfast.  I am a big smoothie or bowl eater to start my day.  Did you know açaí berries are grown in the Amazon in Brazil?  In the past few years, açaí is gain so much popularity in the US but has… Read More »Açaí  Bowl

Dirty Dozen Produce List

Annually, the Environmental Working Group (EWF) publishes a list called the dirty dozen which claims the produce on this list contain the highest amounts of pesticides.  The fruits and vegetables on this list are produce grown conventionally, not organically.  It is advised when shopping for produce, to try to purchase… Read More »Dirty Dozen Produce List

What Does Organic Mean?

  The term organic refers to how the product was grown.  In the US, for food to be certified organic, it must be grown free of chemical pesticides, GMOs (Genetically Modified Organism), sewage and petroleum based fertilizers.  Many people wonder if organic food is healthier than conventional foods.  Research has… Read More »What Does Organic Mean?

Nut Butter Smoothie

Smoothies are such a great way to start your day with fruits, protein, veggies, and some deliciousness all in one.  We always start our day with a great big smoothie.  This keeps us full until lunch time and provides us the nutrition and energy we need to tackle the day.… Read More »Nut Butter Smoothie