Tag: Healthy Eating

With New Year’s upon us the focus gets turned back to our level of health in all areas of our life…our time, personal growth, finances, and of course, our actual health. Whether we like it or not, New Years creates an opportunity to stop and evaluate the year that’s passed and how we like the […] READ MORE

This original recipe shaped up in my kitchen the other day after playing around with my original Reese’s Cup Protein Bar recipe. This has been one of my most popular and most made recipes ever! But I wanted to see if I could turn it into more of a cookie. One of my favorite cookies […] READ MORE

I am in love. With lemon essential oil. Lemon has always been one of my favorite scents because of how fresh and invigorating it is.  But it is also one of my favorite flavors.  And now, I’ve discovered how to make a yummy treat with this fresh citrus oil. Fun Facts About Lemon Essential Oil: […] READ MORE

I LOVE dark chocolate.  And once you go dark, you can’t ever go back. There are many healthy properties of dark chocolate (I talk about this in my book 5 ALIVE) but this recipe brings so many healthy foods together in one small bite that you can eat these completely guilt-free! One of my favorite […] READ MORE

Are you frustrated with your daily eating routine? I talk to so many people who say the same thing: “I’m just not sure what to eat.” Many of us desire to eat healthier, have more energy, and know that we are giving the best to our family…without busting the bank.  But how do we do […] READ MORE

Eating healthy doesn’t have to taste terrible!  You can still have fun “treats” when you are trying to achieve your goal weight.  The key is just knowing the right ingredients to use and what things to stay away from. One of our family favorites is ice cream.  Isn’t that an American tradition?  Grab a bowl […] READ MORE

We love spaghetti squash at our house!! The kids don’t even miss regular pasta noodles because this dish is so tasty!  And we all find it fascinating that there is a “real” food that grows in nature that owns the trademark for spaghetti.  The Italian version is a  “knock off” of the real thing! 🙂 […] READ MORE

This salad is delicious and easy to throw together. I find that the key to salads is just having the ingredients on hand!  And if you are adding chicken, try broiling or baking several breasts at the beginning of the week and saving them for meals throughout the week.  Leftover chicken is a perfect candidate […] READ MORE

Try this one out for breakfast, or it also makes a great dinner! Eating protein at night is optimal because protein aids in repair and healing, which is what the body needs at the end of the day.  We often have eggs for dinner. Eggs are a great source of Omega’s, good fat, and amino […] READ MORE

Even though most of us are fully aware that we need to eat more fruits and vegetables, studies show that few of us really are. A study of the consumer habits of our nation found that only 12 per cent of the population manage the five-a-day target, while another 12 per cent do not eat […] READ MORE