Rhubarb is here! These muffins are moist and delicious, spiced with warm cinnamon and tangy bits of rhubarb. And rhubarb is a vegetable! I love it when I can sneak vegetables into desserts. These would be great frosted if you wanted something more decadent. I made them mostly to serve as a quick breakfast or snack. Check out Elana’s Pantry for some great frosting recipes.
It is well-known that overweight and obese individuals have higher blood pressure than those who are normal weight. There are many reasons why obesity causes an increase in blood pressure, but now it looks as if some of the drugs designed to combat high blood pressure may actually be contributing to problems with weight. Recent studies have led professionals to believe that blood pressure drugs, specifically older versions of beta-blockers, decrease the body’s ability to burn calories and fat.
Sick of the same old white potato salad? Spice up your next picnic or potluck with this potato salad that is bursting with color. It’s also deliciously dairy free!
Hi everyone! In case you missed it, we held a cooking class last Monday night at Whole Foods. It was a blast; thanks to everyone who joined us! Unfortunately, we forgot to take pictures during the class, so you’ll just have to imagine how everything would look. The class featured mexican-inspired dishes, full of color and flavor and a great way to welcome summer in. And of course, we eliminated the most common food allergies!
Many people blame cravings for weight gain and diet failure – just can’t live without chocolate or have to eat the entire bag of potato chips. But if you really want to live a craving-free life, restriction may be the answer.
This is a super easy recipe for a dairy-free salmon salad. I haven’t tried it but I’m sure it would also be great if you wanted to substitue tuna for the salmon. The dill and capers add a nice kick that sets this salad apart from traditional tuna salads. (more…)
It’s time. I need a detox. It’s time to spring clean the body – purge it of junk, toxins, chemicals and let the body get ready to work better. I’m also ready to get rid of belly bloat, slim down and prep the body to keep losing fat. Here is my 10 day journey. It’s not perfect according to plan – but it’s pretty darn close. I’ve done a test run on some of the recipes and have included a few of my own inventions, too.
Making the commitment to eat right can be tough enough: getting rid of the junk food, finding balanced recipes that you think you’ll enjoy, setting aside time to cook meals, convincing (or trying to convince) your family to go along with the change. You definitely don’t need to be bombarded by confusing and misleading messages when you’re trying to refill your pantry and fridge with healthy, whole, delicious foods. So here are a few tips to help you understand and avoid a few common traps that many shoppers fall in to. (more…)
Make some gluten-free, fruit-sweetened, protein-packed goodness for you mom this Sunday! These muffins would be a scrumptious breakfast treat or a wonderful dessert with some creamy frosting added. The recipe is from Elana’s Pantry, and if you’re looking for good frosting recipes be sure to check out her site.
Are you scared of buying a whole raw chicken from the grocery store? There is no reason to be! Roasting a whole chicken is one of the easiest things in the world! AND you can save money by buying the whole chicken instead of just breasts and buying it raw vs a pre-roasted chicken or rotisserie chicken. Our video will show you just who simple it is to make a delicious, flavorful, fresh roasted chicken. Check out our previous post on 50 things to do with a rotisserie chicken for some scrumptious perfectly balanced meals to make with your chicken.We’ve also included a bonus tip: how to make your own stock from your freshly roasted chicken!
Give the gift of health!
