Whole Wheat Yogurt Bread
I have a thing with food expiration dates. They are like big brick walls for me. I do not cross them. If something says it expires on the 6th and it is 12:01 AM on the 6th, you’d better believe I will no longer be …
A few tips and tricks to incorporating a healthy lifestyle
Recipes
Prepare for a Healthy Thanksgiving
As Turkey day is fast approaching the shopping lists and trips to the store are beginning. I wanted to give some of my favorite healthy suggestions for the holiday season, in hopes that it might help you make some positive choices this year. I used …
Spaghetti Squash Pasta Swap
Pasta is a topic that comes up frequently when people want to talk nutrition. Most people are terrified of it because they know it is higher in carbohydrates, which it is. The processed white flour makes for an increase in carbs, but that isn’t usually …
Easy Cheesy Chili
You know my thoughts on high protein meals that are easy. I LOVE THEM. I think most people that know me know this about me. My sister suggested that I try her latest high protein creation, and as skeptical as I was…I LOVED it. Two …
Homemade Crockpot Cinnamon Applesauce
Remember how I told you my client brought me a zillion fresh apples? Well, I still have a TON. I want to be sure to put them all to good use, so I decided to make some fresh homemade applesauce. The recipe comes from skinnytaste.com …
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Apple Streusel Muffins
One of my darling clients brought me the equivalent of a half of an apple tree’s worth of fresh apples this week. I LOVE apples, but I knew there was no way I was going to be able to barrel through that many! Naturally, I …
Beautiful Saturday’s and Delicious Sundays
Yesterday was an absolutely beautiful day. Having the sun out gave me some energy to get a good workout in. I started out with sprint intervals on the treadmill. Try this…it’s killer. You can up the speed if you need to. 5 min warm up …
Quick and Delicious Acorn Squash
Fall time for me is always associated with certain foods. Aside from the obvious pumpkin chocolate chip cookies and pumpkin pie…I love squash! All kinds…butternut, acorn, spaghetti…you name it. I’ve been itching for some acorn squash, and tonight was the night. My mom always bakes …
One Ingredient Chicken, Roasted Veggies, and a Miracle on University Avenue
Today has been a crazy day. I’m still trying to pick up all the loose ends of life after being gone to Lake Powell. I hadn’t gone grocery shopping in what seemed like weeks, and I had a million other little errands to run. That …
Feeding a Healthy Army: How To Cook Healthy For Large Groups
Feeding a large group of people can be hard work. I think this is why people tend to resort to the easy-to-cook foods that aren’t so healthy. Casseroles with cheese and potatoes, boxed meals of processed foods, and mass quantities of carbohydrates (rolls, chips, sweets) …