As a busy mom juggling five kids—including a teenager and preteen both diagnosed with ADHD—I’ve discovered that snack time can quickly turn into chaos, especially when my kids secretly grab those vibrantly colored snacks loaded with artificial ingredients like Red 40. If you’ve ever thought, “is red 40 ok?” or “how much red 40 is […]
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Need a quick, yet healthy treat to pick you up mid-afternoon? Try my delicious Raspberry Lemon Bars, a plant-based and gluten-free snack that will help naturally raise your energy levels! 🍋 A Delicious and Nutritious Vegan and Gluten-Free Treat! 🌱 My lemon raspberry bars are made with just whole, natural ingredients, which are also completely
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A few weeks ago, I spoke with Fernanda Castaneda, APRN, and Dr. Linda Marquez, D.C. on the topic of meal prep for health and fitness goals. This prompted me to write a little more on the topic. If you don’t have a meal plan that corresponds to your health goals, you may not be setting
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It is the peak of asparagus season with the end of it looming over us! Now is the time to cook asparagus! I was inspired to make this balsamic asparagus and mushrooms recipe by a balsamic chicken and mushrooms dish I have found on Pinterest and made several times. My recipe is different in that
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One of the most used sugar alternatives, erythritol has been linked to blood clotting, stroke, heart attack, and even death. This is the result of a new study conducted by the Center for Cardiovascular Diagnostics and Prevention at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute and published in the journal Nature Medicine. Even though more studies
Unsure of where to get started with your plant-based diet grocery list and curious what your kitchen staples should be? Or perhaps you have been eating a plant-based diet for a while and want to expand your selection to some new things? I stock up on many of the plant-based shopping list items below, and
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I recently tried out the Pegan Diet for a 30-day challenge video and so I had to get creative to make some easy paleo and vegan meals to consume in my everyday life. Since I didn’t have much time to spend on cooking elaborate Pegan-compliant dishes, I opted for smoothies: they are easy and quick
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Who says salads have to be boring? Surely not with my healthy homemade salad dressings! 🥗 Lately, I’ve been obsessed with making my own salad dressing, and I bet you will too! Whether you’re looking to impress your guests or simply add a little flavor to your lunchtime routine, making your own dressings is a
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Holidays are near and there is an abundance of calorie dense foods and treats being served. Even if you are still quarantined from Covid-19, holiday goodies are among us every where you turn it seems! How is one able to enjoy the food at family get-togethers and holiday parties without gaining weight over the holiday?
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Are you craving a delicious, warming, yet healthy breakfast? Start your day with this baked oatmeal with apples and cranberries! 🍎🍏 Apple-pie inspired and simply mouthwatering, this apple and oats bake is the perfect treat that can lift you up during these first wintery days ❄ Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and proteins, this baked oatmeal
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