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Category Archives: Recipes for Health
Creamy Avocado Egg Salad
For many people, the Easter season brings with it the tradition of coloring and decorating eggs. But what do you do with the eggs afterwards – eat them or throw them away? Aren’t eggs too high in cholesterol? Questions about … Continue reading
Irish-style Sweet Potato Nachos recipe
In honor of the holiday, I’ve got a not-so-traditional nachos recipe for you. This dish features Irish-style baked sweet potatoes with all your favorite nacho toppings. Different and yet just as irresistible as traditional nachos. Are you wondering if sweet … Continue reading
Juicing – pros and cons + recipe
I get asked this question all the time. What do you think of juicing? The short answer – it can play a beneficial role in any healthy eating plan if used properly. Drinking a nutritious juice every once in a … Continue reading
Tex-Mex Bean and Chicken Burrito
February is for love and heart health! It’s American Heart Month. Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of Americans? Each year, more than two million heart attacks and strokes take place resulting in 800,000 deaths. … Continue reading
10 Holiday Eating Tips (+ simple recipe tweaks)
‘Tis the season for parties and celebrations with family and friends. Unfortunately, for many it also becomes a time for overeating and weight gain. According to the National Institutes of Health, holiday eating can result in an extra pound or … Continue reading
Savory Spaghetti Squash Recipe
With Halloween coming up and Thanksgiving right around the corner, pumpkins are everywhere. Jack-o-Lanterns and pumpkin pie are a big part of the traditions during this time of year. But did you know that pumpkins are actually a type of … Continue reading
Quick + Easy breakfast ideas (recipes)
I always wake up hungry and love eating breakfast. Honestly, I couldn’t get going in the morning without it. No matter what, I make sure that I eat breakfast every day. But that’s not the case for everyone. With time … Continue reading
Is bottled dressing ruining your salad? Make your own with these tasty recipes.
What’s a salad without salad dressing? Most people would agree that it’s not very tasty. In fact, it can be bland and downright boring. A salad with the perfect dressing however – delicious! And when you’re working on getting to … Continue reading
5 easy no-cook summer dinner recipes
For many people, one of the barriers of eating healthy is cooking – especially on hot summer days when turning on the stove is out of the question. Understandable, for sure! But, there’s no reason to let this get in … Continue reading
The benefits of eating beets (+ salad and dessert recipes)
Like all vegetables, beets (aka, beetroot) make a wonderful addition to your healthy weight plan. They are high in antioxidants and an array of important micronutrients including folate, manganese, potassium and vitamin C. One cup of beets contains just 59 calories … Continue reading