Building Healthy Habits - 5 Healthy Habits Moms Can Do Right Now
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Top tips for a mom self-care routine You make everyone (including your hubs) a healthy breakfast, while you devour a leftover waffle your...
Detox after Vacation ? Do it the healthy way.
4 tips on how to detox after vacation the healthy way. Don't fall into the cleanse trap - feel. your best with whole, nutritious foods.
5 Foods for a Healthy Heart
It's no secret that cardiovascular disease (heart disease) is a top offender in terms of US mortality rates. But did you know that the...
Intermittent Fasting – all the rage or hype for naught?
Like many other diet trends, Intermittent Fasting has taken on an identity of its own. The media, non-expert influencers, and Dr. Google...
Potassium: A Nutrient of Concern
Every five years, experts in the field of food and nutrition review the latest research and make recommendations to the public. These...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites
Who doesn't love a chocolate, peanut butter, banana combo?! Whether you're in the mood for an after-dinner treat, or just looking for a...
Peanut Butter Energy Bites
Energy bites are all the rage right now, and for good reason. These bite-size snacks can offer a quick boost of sustained energy, along...
Heart Disease: What you need to know
Heart disease (aka: cardiovascular disease) is the leading cause of death in Americans, both male and female. According to the CDC, more...
Buffalo Quinoa Bites with Bleu Cheese Yogurt Dip
Setting your menu for next week's Super Bowl party? These buffalo quinoa bites are sure to be a hit! I always love throwing in a...
'Plant Forward.' What it Looks Like, and Why Meat Can Still Make the Cut
As I write, I am munching on a favorite Southwest-flavored quinoa dish (pictured above), full of vitamins, minerals, carbs, protein, fat,...
Enjoy the Holidays - the "Well By Design" Way
The holidays are here! Holiday parties, gift exchanges, happy hours, end of year celebrations - it's on-going and joyous! Except, you...
2018 Gift Guide for your Food & Fitness Guru
Personalized gifts can be tough. Most years I search for weeks for the perfect gift, only to end up with a last-minute generic purchase...
Golden Milk Latte with a Twist
This Golden Milk Latte is sure to be a favorite morning pick-me-up, and a cozy, nourishing drink as the cold weather quickly moves in....
Teff & Oats, Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins
It's nearly the end of October and we're still embracing all of the fall flavors - spaghetti squash, butternut squash, pumpkin, and more....
Fall Favorites: Squash Are In
When you think of fall, what comes to mind? For me, it’s colorful autumn leaves, sweater weather, pumpkins, and all the fall flavors:...
The 411 on Fats & Oils
I'm sure you've seen the headline by now: Harvard researcher touting coconut oil as "pure poison" and one of the worst foods you can eat....
Eggplant Pizza Pies
Meatless meals don't always go over well in this house, but these Eggplant Pizzas make the cut! The meatiness of the eggplant makes for...
Summer Produce: It's all about the Stones
It's that time of year again - one of my favorites! Stone fruit season! Here on the east coast, July-August is prime time for stone...
Build a Better Smoothie - Best Ingredients for a Refreshing Summer Shake
Who doesn't love a good smoothie? Done right, smoothies can be a great addition to your routine, packing in extra vitamins, minerals,...
Vitamins 101
In my last few posts, I mentioned vitamins as a positive attribute of various foods (see here and here). This post (and a future post on...
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