Healthy Fruit Smoothies Are Packed With Antioxidants A few weeks ago, I wrote about my new venture into making gluten/dairy/egg free snacks that are healthy, delicious and satisfying. Chia Seed Coconut “Tapioca” Pudding is one of the snacks I’ve come up with that meets all of my son’s needs – nutritious, delicious, and satisfying. He…
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The Beginner Green Smoothie
This Beginner Green Smoothie is a great introduction to adding greens to your morning smoothie. I have to admit that the idea of drinking something green really doesn’t appeal to me. So, when I was given a green smoothie to try for breakfast recently, I was hesitant to say the least. Visually, I wasn’t sure…
Mango Pineapple Coconut Water Smoothie Recipe
Coconut water is all the rage recently. Not to be confused with coconut milk or cream of coconut (which comes from the “meat” of a mature coconut), coconut water is simply the clear liquid in young coconut when it is cracked open. My current favorite is Vita Coco’s Coconut Water with Peach and Mango, which…
Easy Fruit Smoothie Recipe
My kids love smoothies. They’re a great way to pack in lots of nutrients in an easy to digest form. Smoothies are so versatile. Basically, all you need are your favorite fruits (berries, mangoes, peaches, use your imagination!), yogurt (if you want extra protein), and a liquid (coconut water, orange juice, almond milk). If you…
Mango Coconut Smoothie Recipe – A Soothing Smoothie
My poor friend “B” is suffering from mouth sores, just over a week after her 1st chemo treatment. Chemo can cause a number of unpleasant side effects, including a sore mouth and trouble swallowing. That’s why smoothies are great — they’re soothing, smooth, nutritious, and go down easy. The National Cancer Institute puts out a…
100+ Healthy Holiday Breakfast and Brunch Recipes
Bookmark (or PIN) this collection of 100+ Healthy Holiday Breakfast and Brunch Recipes and refer to it often. One of our Christmas morning traditions is to prepare a big brunch. We open presents really late – tortuous for the kids, but it teaches they a little self-control. Another tradition is to have each of the…
Healthy Meal Plan (November 12 – November 18)
This healthy meal plan is flexible and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas for you and your family. I can’t believe Thanksgiving is next week! Since many of you will be doing quite a bit of cooking next week, I thought you might appreciate this week’s meal plan, which is full of healthy and easy recipes. If you’re hosting Thanksgiving…
Healthy Meal Plan (November 5 – November 11)
This healthy meal plan is flexible and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas for you and your family. I’ve put together a weekly meal plan to help you get healthy and delicious meals on the table for you and your family. This is a flexible healthy meal plan so feel free to swap in your favorite healthy recipes. You can…
Healthy Meal Plan (October 29 – November 4)
This healthy meal plan is flexible and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas for you and your family. I’ve put together a weekly meal plan to help you get healthy and delicious meals on the table for you and your family. This is a flexible healthy meal plan so feel free to swap in your favorite healthy recipes. You can…
Healthy Meal Plan (October 22 – October 28)
This healthy meal plan is flexible and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas for you and your family. I’ve put together a weekly meal plan to help you get healthy and delicious meals on the table for you and your family. This is a flexible healthy meal plan so feel free to swap in your favorite healthy recipes. You can…
Healthy Meal Plan (October 15 – October 21)
This healthy meal plan is flexible and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas for you and your family. I’ve put together a weekly meal plan to help you get healthy and delicious meals on the table for you and your family. This is a flexible healthy meal plan so feel free to swap in your favorite healthy recipes. You can…
Healthy Meal Plan (October 8 – October 14)
This healthy meal plan is flexible and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas for you and your family. I’ve put together a weekly meal plan to help you get healthy and delicious meals on the table for you and your family. This is a flexible healthy meal plan so feel free to swap in your favorite healthy recipes. You can…
Healthy Meal Plan (September 24 – September 30)
This healthy meal plan is flexible and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas for you and your family. I’ve put together a weekly meal plan to help you get healthy and delicious meals on the table for you and your family. This is a flexible healthy meal plan so feel free to swap in your favorite healthy recipes. You…
Healthy Meal Plan (September 16 – September 23)
This healthy meal plan is flexible and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas for you and your family. I’ve put together a weekly meal plan to help you get healthy and delicious meals on the table for you and your family. This is a flexible healthy meal plan so feel free to swap in your favorite healthy recipes. You can…
Healthy Meal Plan (September 3 – September 9)
This healthy meal plan is flexible and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas for you and your family. I hope you have enjoyed the summer! I was away most of the summer, first on a family vacation to California and Hawaii, and then on a 9-day mission trip to the Dominican Republic with three of…
Gluten-Free Marbled Chocolate Banana Quick Bread Recipe
Gluten-Free Marbled Chocolate Banana Quick Bread makes a healthy and delicious breakfast or snack. My mom made banana bread a lot when I was growing up, mostly because we always seemed to have lots of overripe bananas. When the weather is hot, bananas seem to turn brown even faster, so I, like my mom, end up making…
Budget Travel Tips For Asia
This post Budget Travel Tips For Asia was written by Michelle Peng, a graduate of the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design focusing on graphic design and digital media. Michelle has a passion for adventure, looking for inspiration for her creative practices wherever she travels. She hopes to pursue her graphic design career while finding ways to…
Slow Cooker Red Wine Pot Roast Recipe
This Slow Cooker Red Wine Pot Roast is comfort food at its best, perfect for a chilly winter day. I make this pot roast at least once every winter and it has become our favorite pot roast recipe. In fact, this has become one of the most popular recipes on my blog. I think this…
20 Healthy Overnight Oatmeal Recipes
These healthy overnight oatmeal recipes make for a quick and easy grab-and-go breakfast throughout the week. If you’re looking for a healthy start to the day, overnight oatmeal in a jar is a fun way to get off on the right foot. By mixing and matching different fruit and nut combinations, you won’t tire of…
4 Week Healthy Eating Meal Plan
Kick off the New Year with this 4-week Healthy Eating Meal Plan, featuring healthy clean-eating breakfast and dinner recipes. The key to a healthy diet is to eliminate processed foods, limit sugar, eat lean proteins and healthy fats, and include lots of fruits and vegetables in your diet. The New Year is here and many…
Cooking For Cancer Patients Tips
Cooking for cancer patients can be both challenging and rewarding. I have been cooking for cancer patients for over ten years and have learned a lot about the difficulties cancer patients face trying to stay well nourished throughout cancer treatment. I’ve put together some tips based on my experiences that I hope will help others who…