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May 18, 2017
Those mornings where you feel like something sweet but not too sweet! I had one of those this morning. I made some blueberry chia jam and it was ridiculously easy and took about 5 minutes. For reals! I’ve kinda lost my taste for store bought jam, it’s so loaded with sugar and you can hardly taste the fruit. There’s something so good about homemade jam. We had a peach tree growing up that would decide to give us fruit every...
May 14, 2017
Energy bites popped on the scene a few years ago and they are such a great substitute for granola bars. I kinda feel like granola bars probably have a shelf life for…what 20 years? Who knows. I lost my taste for store bought energy bars, protein bars or any kind of bars you find at the store years ago. I have made a few energy bite recipes, but I stumbled onto this one from Chef Savvy and it’s my favorite! I’ve...
May 4, 2017
As you can tell I’m a big fan of smoothies. I have to have restraint not to post every one I make. Pretty much every day I have smoothie in the afternoon. This one I call tropical because it’s got your mango and pineapple. Of course I threw in some turmeric. Like all my smoothies this was made with stuff I had available. It turned out awesome! I’m remembering this one for sure. Right now pineapples taste like candy, so you definitely...
April 27, 2017
I first tried a similar recipe for this chocolate mousse about a year ago when I was on a detox and it’s my go to chocolate treat in the evening whether I’m detoxing or not! It’s completely healthy so you’re only getting benefits when you eat this. I decided to try it with chlorophyll to add a minty flavor and it’s fantastic! With avocado, cacao and chlorophyll as the key ingredients, this recipe is completely dairy and refined sugar free. No...
April 25, 2017
If you’re a green tea fan, you’ll love this iced matcha latte. Matcha is a specially grown and processed form of green tea that’s finely ground into a powder. During growth the plant produces theanine and caffeine. This particular combination produces a calming energy. Versus the nervousness we get from straight caffeine. Because it’s a powder, it’s not generally found in a tea bag. We dissolve it in water to consume it. I personally like the flavor better than straight...
March 28, 2017
Follow Me! Turmeric is everywhere these days. For good reason ya’ll! This tonic is like a medicine for the body and so good! You just need a good juicer to start, turmeric, carrots, apple and lemon. The 2 biggest benefits of this tonic are: it’s a powerful antioxidant as well as a strong anti-inflammatory. 1. Antioxidants Turmeric has powerful antioxidants that fight free radicals in our bodies. So, all these years while we’ve been pretending to know what antioxidants do (we know they’re...
March 17, 2017
Follow Me! Free time. It’s one thing we all crave as busy moms. One way I try to make my life easier is by doing work on the front end, so I can relax on the back end. The beginning of the week is busy for me. Grocery store, workout, cleaning and food prep. I’m pretty much the opposite of a procrastinator. As a result, my Fridays and weekends are more relaxing! This salad is another example of something you can...
March 15, 2017
Follow Me! Banana kale smoothies have become a staple at our house. Kale has been the it green for the last few years and for good reason. It packs twice the vitamin-C as spinach. The problem? Most people just can’t stomach it. It’s kinda bitter right? The best and easiest way to get our leafy greens is in a smoothie. And we can hide the bitter flavor with other things like bananas. This is my go-to smoothie more than anything else....
March 13, 2017
Follow Me! So, I’ve gone into the health benefits of apple cider vinegar. 1 tablespoon a day is magic for the body. This salad dressing contains the perfect balance with all the benefits! Apple cider vinegar also helps with belly bloat. Something we all want to get rid of before swimsuit season gets here I don’t know about you, but many times a salad is the perfect lunch. And if you have greens in your fridge, some sort of protein such as...
March 3, 2017
Follow Me! Chia pudding. MMMMM. That sounds delicious doesn’t it! Actually, it’s pretty good. And I wouldn’t eat it if it tastes bad. This recipe is basically 2 ingredients and the rest is up to you. It’s detox friendly and super easy and quick. It also fills you up in the morning. Chia seeds are a wonderful thing to keep stocked in your pantry. They’re packed with fiber, protein, calcium and low in calories. So, per calorie, they’re one of the...