Thanksgiving is a time for delectable desserts, and there's no need to compromise taste for health! In the spirit of giving thanks for all things sweet, we present a healthy and delicious dessert that will make your Thanksgiving feast complete: Warm Baked Apples with Cinnamon-Oat Crumble! This …
Plant Based Power: Breakfast Edition
My favorite meal of the day is breakfast… so I make sure it not only keeps me full for long but satisfies my taste buds. Here are a few of my easy on the go breakfasts that taste too good to be true! Bonus - each of these recipes are completely plant based! Chia Pudding ½ cup dairy free milk …
The Beauty Of Vitamin E
I'm sure everyone has heard about the importance of vitamins and minerals. It is something most people start hearing about in elementary school. But, did you know the amount of power that certain vitamins and minerals can have on your body? I feel like vitamin E is not talked about enough. It has so …
The Magic Of Vitamin D!
What's the first thing you think of when you hear Vitamin D? Probably sunshine, right?? If so, you are on the money! Our bodies produce Vitamin D as a reaction to sun exposure, but it is not actually a vitamin - it's a precursor of a hormone. Regardless of the misnomer, this wonderful nutrient is a …
Toast Alternatives
Toast is a great breakfast food. But did you know there are countless ways to make it unique and delicious? Here are a few of my personal favorites! And don’t forget to use whole grain or multigrain bread to make it even healthier for your body! Avocado Avocado toast is one of my go-to's. I …
Why You Should Avoid Sugars In The Morning
Who doesn’t enjoy a nice sweet treat to start off their day? I know I do! Donuts and pastries are an easy and delicious morning meal. It’s very tempting to go for your morning coffee and pick up a sweet treat too! However, sugar in the morning is not great for you. Here are some reasons why and …
What To Eat When You’re Out to Eat
You’re having a great week; you’ve been making your own healthy lunches, you’ve been hitting the gym, getting the right amount of sleep, and then... a friend asks you to go out to eat. You’re sitting at a restaurant staring at a huge menu and you have no idea what to get. You still want to continue …
Eat Clean, But Make It “Dirty”
Even though I'm not a nutrition student or expert, I am still a total nutrition nerd. One of my favorite nutrition books that I always go back and re-read offers a sentiment that always stuck with me: Dirty up your clean food. The meaning of this is to strive to eat clean most of the time but don't …