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Sweet Potato Brownies
Sweet potato brownies were not something I expected my kids to love. But they surprised me! Or maybe, the recipe surprised us all. This simple, healthy brownie recipe was easy to make, and a fun way to enjoy a chocolate treat.
Top 5 Supplements for Immune Support
A peek in my medicine cabinet. Here are my top 5 supplements for immune support
7 Natural Cold and Flu Fighting Foods
Now more than ever, it's important to learn these natural cold and flu-fighting foods to help support your health. While I take care of my immune system year-round through diet and lifestyle, when my kids get sick or I feel a tickle in my…
Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal
Healthy and delicious pumpkin pie baked oatmeal is my favorite breakfast recipes. Full of Vitamin A to boost your immune system, your family will love it.
At Home Wellness Resources
At home wellness has taken on new meaning this week. Yet it's so important for us to take care of our health, and the health of those around us. I pulled together a list of at-home wellness resources to help you keep your body, and your…
National Nutrition Month Partnerships
March is an extra special month as it's National Nutrition Month AND it's my birthday. It's a sign I tell you! You know my passion is to educate others about how to choose well when it comes to the food you buy for your family. There are so many choices available, and sometimes it's easier to have someone else highlight a few new choices.
5 Simple Ways to Boost Your Immune System
You have the power to stay healthy through the cold, flu and coronavirus season by paying a little more attention to HOW you are eating, drinking, sleeping, managing stress, and caring for your skin and house. You can boost your immune system with these simple practices, and share these ideas with your loved ones.
Best Online Pilates Program
I'm a huge fan of doing online pilates. After I had to give up tennis for awhile, I needed to fill a big void. Pilates was the one workout that brought more joy and strength to my life, instead of sweat and stress.
Hearty Turkey Minestrone Soup
I love eating soup all winter long and this turkey minestrone soup is one of my favorites. It's simple to make, and very forgiving. If you miss an ingredient here or there, it's still going to taste delicious.
Soup is so healing for a couple…
My Best Dairy Free Swaps
It's time to share the best dairy free products I use the most in my kitchen. Making the switch to a dairy free lifestyle can feel overwhelming at first, but I'm here to make it easier. These non dairy swaps are easy to add to your own kitchen, and help make the transition easier.
Our Thanksgiving Meal Plan
As I write out our Thanksgiving Meal Plan, I thought I would share it here too, along with some recipe links.
We tend to host a larger gathering, this year will be have 20 guests for dinner, and 26 for dessert. We always try to incorporate lots of local produce, farm fresh turkeys, and delicious flavors.
Slow Cooker Turkey Chili Recipe
Simple slow cooker turkey chili is a healthy dinner for the whole family. Dairy free, gluten free and full of vegetables, plus a secret ingredient.
Need a PediaSure® Alternative?
When I recently read the ingredients of a particular children's protein shake, I realized I had to share a healthy alternative to PediaSure®. A milkshake that's marketed to parents as a healthy drink but is filled with sugar, oxidized oils, and synthetic vitamins is certainly not what I would give to my own kids. As a liquid meal replacement, there are much better options.
Hormone Balancing Red Velvet Smoothie Recipe
Ready for a Red Velvet Smoothie with a lot of surprising ingredients?! Did you know your hormone balance is improved by adding beets to your diet?
Delicious gluten free pancake recipe
Who loves pancakes?!! If you've been looking for a delicious gluten free pancake recipe for your family, you're in the right place!
10 Tips for Better Sleep
These 10 tips for better sleep improve your quality of sleep. Skimping on ZZZ's can lead to decreased cognitive function, heart disease, and weight gain.
Creating A Morning Routine for Moms
A morning routine can help you achieve more, but lets create a realistic plan for busy moms. Morning routines can include time with your kids, yet still optimizing our health.
5 Tips for a Successful Keto Diet
If you are curious about low carb eating, then these keto diet tips are for you. There's no other nutrition trend that's more talked about than the keto diet this year. You may hear it called the ketogenic diet, or just keto diet, for short. I'll explain what it is, and how to make transitioning to a keto lifestyle successful.
Tie-Dye Tropical Turmeric Chia Parfait
This week's new recipe is part of the From Scratch cookbook developed by my fellow CNE alums, and this Tie-Dye Tropical Turmeric Chia Parfait will knock your socks off!
FALL RECIPE BUNDLE: GLUTEN FREE AND DAIRY FREE
Who is excited for the new Fall Recipe Bundle?! Enjoy the flavors of fall with all things pumpkin, maple, and locally grown produce. All recipes are both gluten and dairy free, and developed with nutritious, wholesome ingredients.