When I hear the word smoothie, my mind instantly thinks, “What’s in it? I want to see the nutritional breakdown. Is it truly healthy?” You’d be hard pressed to find me purchasing a smoothie out in public because there is rarely transparency on all the ingredients and...
Recipes
Why you should go ‘nuts’ over this salad
I was inspired by a recent Hawaiian vacation. My love for macadamia nuts kicked into high gear on this trip and guess what came home with me? Before leaving, I bought a nice supply of Mauna Loa MacNuts (dry roasted) and packed those scrumptious, nutritious nibbles in...
Valentine’s Day edition (recipe); Wine-Poached Pear Salad
Ready to wow your love with a salad designed and tailored in your kitchen? I love to prepare a special meal and put a personal touch on holidays for my special someone. I’ve always been a very sentimental person, so putting thought in for quality time is vital. If...
Tried-and-True Cranberry Sauce
Trying to make some healthy swaps for the upcoming holidays? Would you like to prepare more dishes at home and consume less preservatives from canned side dishes? Looking to reap the benefits from a superfood? This recipe is for you! This delicious cranberry sauce...
Heart-healthy black bean brownies; Nutritious, diabetic friendly
When the need for chocolate arises, there are a few recipes out there for heart-healthy brownies! After trying various recipes, I adjusted ingredients to come up with my own version, incorporating baking essentials that maximize taste but without the added sugar and...
Carrot Cinnamon Puree
Oven-roasted carrots are easily one of my favorite afternoon snacks. When in season, the farmstand carrots I get turn out light and fluffy inside. They are ever so satisfying. Lately I’ve been experimenting to perfect a roasted carrot puree. I envision it being a...
Ginger, Lemon Hot Tea can soothe migraine nausea
Taking good care of our immune system is critical to wellness. In suffering from migraines, and a depleted immune system, it was time for me to start focusing on rebuilding my immune system. I found that is easy to do using simple foods and easy practices. My goal...