The golden milk latte (a.k.a. turmeric latte) is definitely a big trend and worth trying out. Turmeric is a spice with a lot to health benefits thanks to it’s high amount of antioxidants and it’s anti-inflammatory effects. This recipe also calls for ginger, another spice that will help fight inflammation throughout the body. Feel free to make this recipe your own by adding...
All the gifts I love to give. With the holidays only 2 weeks away, I wanted to share my favorite foodie finds and wellness-focused gifts that I can’t wait to give this holiday season. I hope you love these gifts as much as I do and I would love to hear what else you’re giving your loved ones! Home Goodies: A big...
Dinner time made easy Love subbing spaghetti squash for pasta in my favorite dishes, like this cacio e pepe (cheese & pepper). It’s high in fiber, rich in flavor and super easy to make. Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded 4 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup chopped parsley, optional 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese red-pepper flakes (or fresh cracked pepper if...
Pass the spoon! This rich but healthy chocolate pudding is yet one more way I like to eat my chocolate fix! And if you’re a chocolate lover too, then you’ll want to add this to your rotation. Dairy-free, high in fiber, and loaded in antioxidants, this pudding is a healthy indulgence and a real crowd pleaser. Yields 4 servings. Ingredients:...
Food processors, need not apply. I am currently craving (big time!) Boulder Canyon Riced Vegetables. Grain-free, vegetable rice is having a total moment right now, and I am loving it! But let’s be honest, breaking out that food processor-and cleaning it- can be a bit daunting and exhausting at times. Which is why I was so excited to discover these frozen, pre-riced...
Put down the cup and walk away. Here are 6 drinks to stop drinking right now. They are loaded in sneaky sugar and are adding empty, extra calories to your day. Take a pass on these! Juice: a fastest way to add empty calories and a ton of sugar to your day. One cup of OJ (whether it’s fresh squeezed, cold...
Add these Fall superfoods to your grocery list! Apples: Apple season is one of the best things about Fall! With so many delicious varieties, you can easily have one day without getting bored. Make sure you eat the skin though, to get all that filling fiber. And thanks to quercetin, an illness-fighting antioxidant found in all apples, your immune system will get...
Fudgy protein brownies made with chickpeas These decadent chocolate brownies are made with chickpeas instead of flour, giving the classic treat a nutritious makeover by adding protein and fiber. Using chickpeas also makes them a great gluten free dessert. I recently made these with my good friend Elia, who works as a personal chef, and we guarantee you will love...
Halloween ready! It is the time of year where candy is everywhere and in the spirit of Halloween, I am currently craving UnReal Candy. It is the ultimate in better-for-you-candy options, giving you and your kids a lot more treat with less trick. But, WTF is better-for-you-candy?? UnReal uses real food ingredients, with NO artificial flavors, dyes, preservatives, hydrogenated oils...
The ultimate (cold) side dish. Swiss chard oshitashi is one of my favorite dishes. It is typically found on Japanese menus made with spinach, but I like to alternate the dark leafy greens I use to switch up the flavors. In this recipe, I am using Swiss Chard, but you can try it with spinach, kale, dandelion greens, or watercress. They all work...
