This recipe is perfect for those of you who are vegan, don't like the taste of fish, or are looking for a mercury-free alternative to tuna. I personally think this tastes even better than the real deal! Unlike traditional tuna fish salad, this version uses protein-rich Greek Yogurt instead of mayonnaise. Try it on romaine lettuce leaves for a light, yet filling and satisfying meal without the fishy flavor!
Read MoreThe Environmental Working Group, a non-profit organization that ranks fruits and vegetables by their levels of pesticide residue, put together a simple list of the most and least contaminated produce so you can decide which foods are best to purchase organic and which aren't as necessary.
Read MoreMost jams and jellies that you find in the grocery store are JAM-packed with high fructose corn syrup and added sugar, neither of which will do your waistline any favors. My raspberry jam recipe only has 2 ingredients and tastes just like the kind you buy in the grocery store, if not better. Plus, there's no added sugar. Try this on pancakes or waffles, sandwiches, or as a topping for ice cream.
Read MoreThis is probably one of the naughtiest recipes I've posted so far. It starts with a craving, doesn't it? When a craving hits, I try to satisfy it with a healthier alternative. While bread and peanut butter don't have the same appeal to me now as they did several years ago, for some reason I couldn't get my mind off of them this past weekend! So I did something about it :
Read MoreDuring the summer months, our bodies tend to crave cooling, raw foods instead of heavy, cooked foods. This recipe is very easy and makes a great appetizer, snack or even a light meal. If I had to pick one word to describe it, it'd be: Refreshing!
Read MoreKids aren't born craving french fries, ice cream, and sugary cereals. But when they're exposed to processed food and only processed food (which are pumped with so many artificial ingredients that it's questionable if it should even considered "food" at all), that's what they end up craving because that's what they know. Exposing your kids (or nieces, nephews, grandkids, cousins, etc.) to the wide array of healthy food at a young age is not only beneficial for their mental, emotional, and physical well-being, but it will surely prevent any temper tantrum from occurring in the cookie aisle of the grocery store.
Read MoreThis cooling, cleansing, and refreshing dish is wonderful for the summer and an attractive option to bring to potlucks or serve at dinner parties.
Read MoreThe sweetness of the onions combined with the sourness of the apple cider vinegar makes this recipe one of my favorites. The spice from the red pepper flakes is magical. The perfect recipe for kale newbies.
Read MoreThis is my "go-to" sugar-free dessert when I'm craving something after dinner that will satisfy me without derailing my healthy eating efforts. When I was a kid, I had a Chia Head (true story) but it wasn't until decades later that I learned that the same chia seeds that grew massive amounts of "hair" on my Chia Head were also nutritional powerhouses
Read MoreAdd some sweetness to your plate with this popular, crowd-pleasing side dish. It's one of my personal favorite recipes and might become one of yours too! Make a bigger batch so you have leftovers (these taste great the next day, hot or cold!
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