TRUTH: Any time during the year when fruits and vegetables are out of season, frozen ones are an excellent option! In fact, the ADA reports that a majority of frozen fruits and vegetables are picked at their peak; making them nutritionally comparable to their fresh counterparts. Attempting to buy fruits that are currently out of […]
Pulling this one out of the archives because well, it’s soup season! I don’t know about you all, but our recent weather here in Charlotte has been a lot of misty, rainy & chilly days – the kind that makes you want to curl up and watch a movie. The perfect days for a pot […]
Time to talk quarantine treats! The good news is that NONE of these will de-rail your nutrition unless of course, you eat the entire batch! Quarantine Crack (inspired by Burn trainer, Ashley Beasley)**DISCLAIMER: I could not stop eating this. Serve yourself a bowl, and step away**1/2 cup dark chocolate chips1/2 nut butter (almond, peanut, cashew, […]
Which team do you want to win? Will you be heading to a party? Better question, what can you take to enjoy eating during the game? Superbowl. Each year we gather, hoping that the following Monday was a day off of school and work. If your team is playing, you are super excited to watch […]
By food items labeled with “healthy” eye-catching words like protein and gluten-free. When in reality these franken-foods are loaded with junk.**This bar does actually contain some peanuts & almonds.** But in reality, here is what is in this “healthy” snack… Point being, read your labels. And if you have questions, ask someone. OR Let’s set […]
If you follow me on social media or on the blog, you know by now that my philosophy remains consistent in that we are all different! We have different bodies, different needs, different sleep habits and stress levels, different cellular integrity… The science behind our nutrition is not different, however. The basics without getting too […]
DAY 3 CHIA SEEDS: Not just for your chia pet (the very first which was created in 1977)!! Despite their tiny size, chia seeds are among the most nutritious foods on the planet. They are loaded with fiber, protein, Omega-3 fatty acids and multiple micronutrients. Breakfast: Chia Seed Pudding (Make the night before or an […]
In the day of gadgets and new innovative tools on every website, there are only 2 things in my kitchen that are MUST HAVES, besides my coffee pot. #1 From meats to eggs to pancakes. This is the only pan you need unless you are boiling water! Cast iron is not only cost effective (no need to […]