Learn how to cook spaghetti squash in the microwave to cut down on meal prep time! I am always on the lookout for ways to save time and energy when it comes to meal prep. And I am also always trying to find new ways to add more plant-based foods to my family’s diet. Vegetables […]
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5 Easy Ways to Add Prunes to Your Plate… And Why You Should
If you turn on the news, look at your social media feed, or even discuss nutrition with friends, the messages on what to eat or avoid for a healthier life can be overwhelming. Some recommendations can be unsustainable or even unhealthy. But I have good news for you. Improving your health doesn’t have to be […]
How to Hard Boil Eggs in the Oven
If you love hard-boiled eggs, but hate spending time making them this time-saving kitchen hack is for you! Here’s how to hard boil eggs in the oven quickly & easily. I am all about time-saving kitchen hacks. I feel like I am always short on time, so whenever I find a new way to save […]
The One Rule Diet Plan to Overhaul Health
New research suggests just one simple dietary change may be all that is needed to transform health. I recently had the honor of attending the 2018 Healthy Kitchens Healthy Lives conference at the Culinary Institute of America on behalf of my role as an ambassador for Sunsweet Growers. The conference is an incredible blend of […]
Heart-Shaped Edible Cookie Dough Pops
Happy Valentine’s Day! OK it’s a day early, but I wanted to share this recipe with you today so you can have plenty of time to make it for your sweetheart tomorrow (or for yourself- I think Valentine’s Day is a great day to treat yourself as well). If you have been wanting to make […]
Healthy Valentine’s Day Treat: Dark Chocolate Raspberry Bark Recipe
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, but instead of gifting your Valentine with an expensive store bought treat packed full of added sugar and unhealthy ingredients, why not make them something they will really love? This simple treat is so easy to make even my 4 year old can do it (really! he loves […]
On-the-Go Egg Burrito for Busy Morning
This on-the-go egg burrito recipe is the perfect “make-ahead” meal option the whole family will enjoy. This post has been created in partnership with the American Egg Board. All opinions are my own. In our house, mornings are hectic. Trying to get out the door with a toddler and a baby in tow, while trying […]
Boost Heart Health with the Strawberry Banana Sweetheart Smoothie
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and if you are like me, I’m sure you find those boxes of chocolates and little conversation heart candies incredibly tempting. There’s no reason to avoid Valentine’s Day treats all the time, but you also don’t want to have them every day. With February being National Heart, I […]
Cucumber Snack Vegetable Art Recipe
I’m not naming names, but there is a certain 4 year old in my house who has been refusing to eat his vegetables lately 🙈👦 I try to avoid food battles since they only tend to amplify picky eating patterns, so I am trying a new strategy instead. I am focusing on exposing him to more […]
Focus on how you eat, not what you eat for weight management success
Did you set a resolution to achieve a healthier body weight in 2018? Focus on HOW you eat and NOT WHAT you eat. Sure food choices matter to a point, but restrictive diets don’t work long term. If you instead focus on how you eat, by sitting down to meals, eating mindfully, and really getting […]