Is Your Salad Making You Fat?
When we think of healthy foods. One of the first things that comes to mind is salad. Salad can be a great choice for those that are trying to get in some added nutrients while cutting some calories back….or is this truly the case? Salads can be packed full of nutrient...
Potato Tempeh Curry
Over the Christmas holiday I had the privilage of cooking suppers for my parents, siblings, and family. My sou chef, was my sister, Amanda. We had such a great time creating meals and preparing them. One of the nights we decided to make indian cuisine. With no...
Pumpkin Overnight Oats
Pumpkin! Yep, it is November and I am still making pumpkin recipes. This will continue to happen all the way through this month. I am just, that kind of gal. Fall makes me happy and so does pumpkin, so why not mesh the two as long as I can. Anyways... I often have a...
Soup Seasoning
Tis the season for soup! My family loves soup and so do I. The challenge I face with most soups is finding one that does not have onions or garlic in it. My digestion does not agree with the allium family and tends to get quite angry with me if I consume any of their...
Pumpkin Mac and Cheez
There are so many fun ways to spice up pasta and what better way to change it up, then with pumpkin. Since it is fall and I love pumpkin, I wanted to create a recipe that would use some of the leftover pumpkin I had in my fridge. It was a cold day and comfort food was...
Brownie Protein Balls
Chocolate. This is a food we often love to eat. Most of the time it is consumed as Dark chocolate or milk chocolate. In most cases the kind that is consumed is accompanied with sugar. This is where it becomes questionable for our heatlh. The more sugar added and the...
Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls
I love fall and I love pumpkin. Those that know me well, know that I am one of those people who will go out on all pumpkin through fall and not touch it at all the rest of the year. There is something about the taste and smell that is nostalgic. Takes be back to when...
Carrot Hot Dogs
Fall is the time for football, outdoor gatherings, festivals, and grilling. It's a time where families and friends come together around a campfire and tell stories from the past. The commonality between these events is the food. We often bring goodies to enjoy...
Butternut and Broccoli Rabe on Lentils
Cooking healthy can be tasty and fun, but often a challenge for those that haven't cooked much this way. One way I like to help my clients learn new ways to cook with food is to show them through videos, or create recipes designed for thier dietary needs. This one...
What is Fructose and Is It Bad for You?
I will tell you first and foremost, the topic of fructose is fairly new to me. I don't claim to know everything about it, but I do try to live by a healthy standard of life and educating myself is the best way I can improve my diet. When I educate myself, I like to...