No two people would argue about olive oil being a healthy antioxidant-packed oil. Cooking with olive oil is another story. In this post, I share my take on cooking with olive oil, whether it’s ok or not, and what you need to watch out for. Olive oil is made of 75% oleic acid, a monounsaturated, …
If you drink smoothies or shakes on regular basis or considering it as part of a healthy diet, protein should be on your mind. Do you have enough protein in your smoothie? Do you need a protein powder? What types? How much? I answer these questions in this post. Drinking a smoothie as a meal …
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This is one of my favorite and comforting fall and winter recipes. Chicken cooked with cabbage, kale, and carrots, topped with parsley and sunflower seeds, and served over sweet potatoes. This recipe is a sneak peak from my upcoming recipe book! I’m putting the final touches and will be releasing a clean eating, detox-focused …
We’ve been into cabbage lately. It’s one of those veggies that help boost the liver’s ability to detox, lower cholesterol, and supply your body with loads of antioxidants. Components in cabbage are also showed to prevent cancers including colon, bladder, breast, and prostate cancers. Polyphenols, a type of antioxidant, are abundant in cabbage. Even the …
I often get questions about the healthiest oil to cook with, especially the healthiest oil for baking or frying. I answer this question in an is easy-to-use FREE Cheat sheet you can download right here. Does it matter what oil you cook with? YES! Aboslutely. Many people who want to improve their diet start with …
This is a super simple recipe of a super food. Brussels sprouts are in season in the fall and the perfect vegetable to compliment your Thanksgiving–and any other–meal. While they can be a bit bitter, the key to enjoying Brussels sprouts is to add zest with some acid. No time to Cook? Check out my …
Who doesn’t have a busy weekday? Heck, as a full time business owner, parent of 3 (2 of them have weekend sports and 1 crawls EVERYWHERE), friends we love to hang out with, beautiful fall weather to enjoy, and a house move on the horizon, our weekends are jam packed. I had to bust out …
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Have you ever had mashed cauliflower that tasted better than mashed potatoes? If you said no or ‘yeah, right,’ I dare you try this recipe. And if you’re a fan of garlic, you’re in for a treat! Eat Cauliflower to Detox Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable from the cabbage family. If there’s ONE word …
In this post, I share a delicious coconut-based chocolate choc-chips muffins recipe. It’s grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free. Plus, why use coconut flour and tips for baking with it. Health Benefits of Coconut Flour? Coconut flour is lower in carbohydrates than wheat and other grain flours, which helps balance blood sugar and improve satiety …
Being a mom of three, I am always on the hunt for a quick and easy breakfast. However sometimes it’s difficult to think of recipes that are no-bread, healthy, and not to mention quick. I sat down and developed 18 of my favorite, quick, on-the-go, no-bread breakfast recipes and I am so excited to share …
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