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Simple Ways to Manage Weight
There are a lot of complicated diets out there, encouraging people to cut out entire food groups to lose weight. Within the same week, you’ll hear one person promote a vegan diet and someone else promote a keto diet. It can feel very overwhelming and strict diets are obviously more difficult to stick to. Here […]
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Chocolate Muffins
Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2.3 ounces brown rice flour (about 1/2 cup) 2 ⅛ ounces tapioca flour (about 1/2 cup) 1.8 ounces almond meal flour (about 1/2 cup) 1.05 ounces sweet white sorghum flour (about 1/4 cup) ¾ cup granulated sugar ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa 1 teaspoon xanthan gum 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda […]
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A Positive Take on New Years Resolutions
Although New Year’s Resolutions have good intentions, a lot of us start off with extravagant, strict plans that quickly fade away. We try to give up entire food groups and start very intense exercise routines. We make large changes overnight that might be very hard to stick to. For this year, try making changes that […]
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Grocery Shopping Tips
Grocery shopping can be a stressful time, even when we aren’t going through a pandemic. A lot of people find grocery shopping to be a chore and dislike crowds or long lines. Once you factor in the idea of choosing healthy food, it can feel a bit overwhelming. Here are some tips to make grocery […]
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Staying Motivated
You may feel like when you start to eat healthy or exercise that you fall off the wagon a bit too easily. Many of us feel motivated and excited during the very beginning of making healthy changes but motivation can quickly fade. Learn how to make lifestyle changes instead of temporarily “dieting”. Enjoy the Changes: […]
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Anti-Inflammatory Diet Basics
Inflammation is one way that the human body works to protect itself. However, many health conditions are also related to too much inflammation: Heart Disease Type 2 Diabetes Stroke Chronic Pain Cancer Asthma An anti-inflammatory diet is known to be a generally healthy diet and includes the following foods: High omega 3 foods such as […]
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Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken & Veggies
Ingredients for Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken & Veggies Olive Oil – Extra virgin Boneless, skinless chicken thighs – We used Farmer Focus organic chicken Bell Pepper – Cored, seeded, and diced Salt and pepper – To taste Coconut milk – Helps make the sauce creamy Lime – Juice and zest Soy Sauce – Can use […]
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Tomato Pesto Cheese Toast (and other varieties!)
Need a quick snack or easy lunch idea? Check out these fun toast combinations! Beet + Goat Cheese Toast Whole-wheat loaf Goat Cheese Roasted Beets Orange Slices Honey Drizzle Microgreens Radish + Feta Cheese Toast Whole-wheat loaf Cream Cheese Feta Crumbles Thinly sliced radishes Sliced chives or green onions Olive oil drizzle Salt & pepper […]
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Quick Berry Frozen Yogurt
Ingredients 2 cups frozen mixed berries, divided 1 cup vanilla low-fat frozen yogurt, divided 1/4 cup fat-free milk 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 1 tablespoon agave syrup How to Make It Combine 1 cup berries, 3/4 cup yogurt, milk, mint, and agave syrup in the bowl of a food processor; process until smooth. Spoon into […]
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Crunchy Cucumber, Feta, and Almond Salad
Ingredients 4 cups coarsely chopped romaine lettuce heart (about 1) 2 1/2 cups (1/2-in.) diced English cucumber (about 1 medium) 1/2 cup unsalted roasted almonds, coarsely chopped 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 […]