February 16, 2017
Follow Me! Nothing makes your mouth water more than beet juice! Right? Well, all sarcasm aside, this beet juice tastes wonderful and it is packed with fruits and vegetables. A few years ago, I asked for a juicer for Christmas and I have to say, it’s well-loved. All the rubber on it is stained orange from carrots, beets and all the other veggies I throw in there. I’ve bought fresh squeezed juice before and I’m afraid to admit, I choke down...
February 15, 2017
Follow Me! I don’t think there’s such thing as professional packing. But, I know there’s suitcases out there that look like ticks about to pop. You know who you are! I can imagine those suitcases explode after being unzipped with a bunch of wrinkled clothes and spilled shampoo. Stop it! First of all, if you can, get a hardshell suitcase. Those things are great. They come in all price ranges. We have Rimowas–they’re pricey but have a lifetime warranty. The second...
February 14, 2017
Follow Me! It only seems fitting on Valentines Day to post a recipe for deviled eggs. I love them. Eat them for lunch quite a bit. And I usually have all the ingredients to whip up a quick lunch. They’re filling and full of protein. So, I went and altered the traditional recipe to put some power ingredients in there. I meganized it. Ha! Apple Cider Vinegar. 1 tablespoon of this per day rocks your body. Helps acid reflux, promotes healthy cholesterol,...
February 13, 2017
Follow Me! One Sunday morning a couple of months ago, I was in my glory sipping my coffee and reading The New York Times in peace when I came across an article about hot-water bottles. Maybe this is a well known thing for most people, but I have to say it was new to me. Heat has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for tons of things. In the early 1900’s people started using hot water bottles made of...
February 11, 2017
Follow Me! If you’re craving a little pick-me-up after that hard workout. Or you are super sore from the day before, make this smoothie and it’ll make it all better. I was a runner for years and I felt great. But, unbeknownst to me, I was damaging my knees. And years later, I was helping out at the school like a good mama and when I bent over to pick up some candy I accidentally dumped on the floor. Snap! I...
February 10, 2017
So, with warm weather coming soon (or here if you live in Texas) and you’ve got a grill, use it! We grill all summer long. It requires virtually no clean up, it’s healthy and usually quick. You just have to keep your eye on the ball, or salmon, so it doesn’t burn. Salmon is another miracle food rich in Omega-3’s. Always buy wild salmon versus farm-raised. It’s much better for you I promise. My mom made this recipe for me years...
February 10, 2017
Follow Me! When my husband and I decided to gut our bathroom and master closet, I came to realize that I wasn’t going to have the ginormous closet that I wanted. Because, apparently to do that, we needed to move exterior walls. Welp, I wasn’t going to do that! So, after we were finished with our renovation, I had a realization. Why did I need a giant closet? Am I really going to wear all of these clothes? Clothes that I...
February 9, 2017
Follow Me! So, this is the breakfast of champions! Because it’s friggin’ easy. I’ve been eating this nearly every morning lately. And, I can make it fast. I have a love of avocado. It’s a superfood, loaded with good fats so it’s filling and I love the consistency. I use it in tons of recipes. My kids love them. So, being a Texan I feel like an expert of avocados. When I’m at the store, I pick up and squeeze each...
February 8, 2017
Follow Me! I’ve had one version or another of cashew butter a couple of times this year in high-end restaurants. One as a dessert, the other with the main course. Cashews contain heart healthy benefits similar to olive oil. So, if you are looking for foods with cardio-protective benefits, this would be great for you. And yummy, too! I make my version sweet adding coconut sugar and cinnamon. I eat a dollop (about 2 tablespoons) each night as my evening snack...
February 8, 2017
Follow Me! That green leafy stuff that we snip off of beets and throw out? Don’t throw out. Beet greens are rich in protein, phosphorus, zinc and fiber. Not to mention antioxidants, B6, magnesium, and potassium. You get 220% of your daily vitamin A eating a serving of beet greens and this recipe has more than that. So, have this treat as a yummy mid-afternoon snack! It’s super easy. Just snip the leaves off your beets and throw into a blender!...