I used to always love Falafels, the Middle Eastern vegetarian meal that I always liken to something like fried hummus. They are usually made with breadcrumbs or bread. Sadly this became one of those foods I gave up when I went gluten free, until now…
3 ‘Healthy’ Foods to Stop Eating
March 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Historically, humans consumed over 80,000 species of edible plants, animals, and fungi, but in our modern dietary world, the average American gets almost 70% of their caloric intake from THREE foods! And those foods have been pushed as 'healthy' but they are actually leading us to multiple chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, and [...]
Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Bacon
November 10, 2011 by 5 Comments
Even if you are an avowed brussels sprouts hater, I am certain you will change your mind once you try this recipe. These carmelly sweet, roasted brussels sprouts with olive oil and bacon will transform anyone into a brussels sprouts lover!
Wine Country Chicken and Asparagus Salad
October 28, 2011 by 3 Comments
This recipe was adapted from a recipe from the Robert Mondavi Winery in Napa Valley. It makes a perfect meal with high quality protein, good-for-you fats, and healthy greens loaded with antioxidants and fat burning power. I used my own homegrown basil.
What about Coffee?
August 22, 2011 by 1 Comment
Caffeine was once thought to be bad for us. But as we can see with the prevalence of coffee shops on virtually every corner, coffee is everywhere. And tea is gaining in popularity too. According to recent coffee statistics, coffee is the most popular beverage worldwide with over 400 billion cups [...]
Mouth Watering, Healthy Chocolate Fudge
June 6, 2011 by 1 Comment
Enjoy small squares of this delicious healthy fudge for dessert and for small snacks throughout the day. This is about as good as it gets for a healthy yet delicious treat!
Eating Healthy on a Budget
February 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
People often ask me, Cat—how can you eat healthy if you are on a budget? Yes, everyone—including me—is looking at ways to cut out unnecessary expenses, and the grocery budget is definitely a target. No, we do not all need to head to Wal-Mart for our groceries or start eating everything out of cans! Absolutely [...]
Best Healthy Sweeteners
November 22, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Our craving for sweets often ruins the most well intentioned lean body plan, and we succumb to chocolates, handfuls of cookies, a slice of cake, a generous scoop of ice cream, or other such decadent fare. The key ingredient in all of these items and essentially most of the sweets available on the market is [...]
