T'was the day after Thanksgiving and all through the room, there was the moaning and groaning of stomachache doom! For many, this holiday means festive nostalgia, family time, amazing food, traveling... all the things that make Thanksgiving so loveable! However, it may also bring a disruption in …
Fun Protein Bar Recipe!
When it comes to cravings, I know (at least for me) it’s hard to resist temptation- but that’s what makes homemade recipes so much fun! When I’m on the go and need a quick snack, I try to focus on higher healthy fats and protein for satiety. These raw AB&J protein bars are perfect for that and …
4 Healthy Foods that Won’t Break the Bank
Ever feel like it's nearly impossible to eat healthy without going into debt or having to sell your left arm? Same...Being a graduate student, I have to be careful about what I spend my money on. However, I've picked up a few tips and tricks over the past few years that help get me through! Next …
Buyer Beware! Don’t Fall For These Health Gimmicks!
With so many health trends and nutrition beliefs swarming around out there, it can be hard to decipher fact from fiction. The plethora of information can be confusing and overwhelming for people who are just starting their wellness journey. What, and who, should you believe? To clear up some …
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Not Taco Tuesday, But Taco Friday!
Happy national taco day everyone! Tacos are one of my favorite foods because I can make them exactly how I like. I've never met someone who doesn't like tacos, and I don't want to. Anyway, even though tacos aren't the first thing that pops into your head when you think about healthy food, they can …
Just Like Mama Makes
One of my favorite memories of my childhood is the smell of my mom's homemade pasta sauce. Using my great-great grandmother's recipe, and a few tweaks of her own, she'd spend the whole morning chopping, sautéing, and perfecting the most delicious marinara sauce you'll ever taste. Then, she'd let it …
To Snack or Not to Snack
Snacks- can either be your friend or foe. Do you have control when it comes to snacking or are you one of those people who once you start, you can’t stop? Snacking can get pretty tricky – many have appealing packaging which try to entice you through colorful images and clever catchphrases. Sometimes …
How to Make Your Favorite Starbucks Drink Healthier
We all love waking up a little earlier for class, so we can stop and grab our favorite Starbucks drink. Now that stores/restaurants are opening up, we can treat ourselves more often (like we used to). Unfortunately, drinks on the Starbucks menu aren’t always the healthiest choices for our bodies. …
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