This Strawberry Almond Breakfast Quinoa is a healthy and nutritious meal, packed with protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. When I was pregnant thirteen years ago, there were a few rules I followed based on what I knew at the time – no caffeine, no raw fish, no alcohol, and getting enough calcium. I took iron…
Healthy Hydration and Cranberry Pomegranate Chia Fresca Drink
This post includes ten tips on maintaining healthy hydration year-round, plus two hydrating recipes ~ Cranberry Pomegranate Chia Fresca Drink and Hydrating “Knox Blox”. Sponsored post by Ocean Spray® PACt® cranberry extract water. Did you know that our bodies are about 60% water and that our brains are made of approximately 75% water? Water is needed to carry…
Kale Apple Carrot Blue Cheese Pecan Salad Recipe
This jewel-toned Kale Apple Carrot Blue Cheese Pecan Salad adds a festive touch to holiday meals. I love jewel toned salads during the holiday season – red curly kale, Ambrosia apples, purple carrots and red onions – tossed together, they just seem more festive than your average salad. Add some toasted pecans and crumbled blue…
Live Laugh Love and Reebok #SkyScape
Sponsored by Reebok It’s officially Spring and it couldn’t have come any sooner here in the Northeast. We’re still having some chilly weather, but just knowing that it’s Spring has gotten me psyched about being outdoors a lot more. I love the sunshine…I love the daffodils and crocuses that start peeking out of the soil…I…
Stir-Fry Shrimp with Thai Roasted Chili Paste Recipe {Video}
This Stir-Fry Shrimp with Thai Roasted Chili Paste is really easy to make – the trick is in the flavorful Chili Paste. I love Thai food so when I first learned how to prepare some of my favorite Thai recipes several years ago, it was really eye-opening. I think my first experience cooking Thai food…
The Unforgettable Photograph – Capturing the Moment {Giveaway}
For years I used a point and shoot camera with an automatic mode although I yearned to learn how to use a “real” camera (e.g., DSLR) to take great photographs. It wasn’t until I started this blog that I actually bought myself a big girl camera and started paying more attention to the lighting and…
Everyday Classics: 68 Gluten-Free Recipes {Giveaway}
Today, I’m super excited to introduce you all to Everyday Classics: 68 Tasty & Essential Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free and Soy-Free Recipes written by Alexa Croft of Lexie’s Kitchen. All the recipes in Everyday Classics are gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free and soy-free, and most are also corn-free, making it a must-have resource for anyone who has food allergies,…
A Healthier Peruvian Green Chicken with Rice and Quinoa Recipe (Arroz con Pollo Verde)
Spring time is probably the busiest time of year for our family, so one pot meals are the perfect solution for a no-fuss dinner. Chicken and rice is a classic one-pot combination in all different cultures (China, Japan, India, Spain, Portugal, West Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Cajun) and I consider it pure comfort food….
Dark Chocolate Almond Cranberry Trail Mix Recipe (Giveaway)
February is a pretty special month – everything about it rings of hearts and health – February is American Heart Month, and we’re celebrating Valentines Day on February 14th, and National Almond Day on February 16th. Starting tomorrow through next Saturday, a group of healthy food bloggers and I will be kicking off a week…
Dan Dan Mien and Book Launch Party for Steamy Kitchen’s Healthy Asian Favorites (Giveaway)
This week, I am so excited to be participating in a Virtual Book Launch Party for Jaden Hair’s newest cookbook, Steamy Kitchen’s Healthy Asian Favorites. I received a review copy several weeks ago and have trying lots of recipes from Jaden’s new cookbook. [rss-cut] I first met Jaden two years ago when I started my…
An Edible Mosaic Book Review and Giveaway
Over the past three weeks, I’ve been sharing a sampling of authentic Middle Eastern recipes from Faith Gorsky’s new cookbook, An Edible Mosaic, including Zucchini Fritters, Spiced Chicken Shawarma Wraps and Semolina Cake. It’s been a really fun way for me to learn more about Middle Eastern cuisine and culture, and to experience first hand…
Gluten-Free Chocolate Coffee Marble Cake Recipe
Gluten-Free Chocolate Coffee Marble Cake is a delicious, healthy dessert. Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. Today, I’m sharing a rare treat on my blog – Gluten-Free Chocolate Coffee Marble Cake. Although I’m not a big sweet eater, when I do eat something sweet, it has to be really good. Today, I’m sharing…
Summer Salad Roundup (Catching Fireflies Giveaway)
Today, my Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing recipe is being featured on Catching Fireflies as part of a Summer Salad roundup. Catching Fireflies is a site full of whimsical and uncommon gift ideas, including creative hostess gifts (like their Queen of the Kitchen Measuring Spoons), and cute kitchen accessories (their Ladybug & Flower Sandwich Shapers would make…
Joy Bauer Food Cures Book Review {Gluten-Free Gingerbread Muffins and a Giveaway}
As many of you know, I started Jeanette’s Healthy Living as a place to share foods that I was preparing for friends with cancer in the hopes of helping to nourish and help them through the healing and recovery process. As time has passed, Jeanette’s Healthy Living has evolved to include foods I’ve made for…