The other day, I found this fabulous post on The Yummy Life, that went into great detail about how to make quick and healthy fruit and herb infused water. The pictures and ease of recipes sold me so of course I had to try making some flavored water for myself. I made one with 1 lemon and 1 lime. It was tart, but refreshing and tasty!
Read MoreThis new smoothie I came up with is low in sugar, high in protein, rich in antioxidants and will boost your metabolism, lower your cholesterol and improve your immune system. It's mild in flavor, but oh so healthy! Give it a try!
Read MoreThis is the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day or after a sweaty workout!
Read MoreIf you have a tendency to stray from your usual healthy routine during holidays or at social gatherings, you're not alone.
Many of us use these occasions as an excuse to overindulge and while some are able to get back on track right away, others find that their eating habits spiral out of control for the next few days or even weeks afterward.
Below are 10 tips to help you stay on track this Fourth of July weekend if you're going to a BBQ or some other festive gathering.
Read MoreMint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream was one of my favorite flavors of ice cream growing up, especially during the hot and humid New York summers. So naturally I had to make a healthier version :)
In less than the amount of time it'd take for you to drive to the grocery store or ice cream shop, you can whip up this tasty (and nutritious) version in the comfort of your own home.
Read MoreAre you in the mood for some smooth, creamy, cold, delicious, refreshing ice cream but don't want to feel heavy or gross afterward? Do you have a dairy intolerance or perhaps you're trying to cut dairy out of your diet? If so, this super easy Chocolate Soft Serve Ice Cream recipe is for you. It's the perfect summer treat that won't make your skin breakout or contribute to digestive distress like conventional dairy-based ice creams might.
It requires only 2 ingredients and less than 5 minutes of your time (including clean-up!)
Read MoreA couple days ago, a friend confided in me that she was going through a difficult time and wanted to know if I had any advice to help her navigate through it.
Here's what I told her...
Read MoreIf you're a fast eater and you are carrying around excess weight and/or you experience digestive upset after eating (you know those sexy symptoms like gas, bloating, stomachaches, constipation, heartburn, etc.), keep reading because you will definitely benefit from slowing down.
Read MoreI used to lose sight of all I had because I was too busy complaining about what I didn't have or too frustrated about what was wrong with what I did have. Cynicism and negativity were my norm and people who were happy all the time bugged me (okay, maybe I was just super envious of them).
I'm not like that anymore.
Read MoreA few weeks ago I was craving a cupcake. In a BIG way. Specifically a vegan, gluten-free, pineapple carrot spice cupcake (which is gigantic enough to satisfy the cravings of at least four people) from one of my favorite cafes.
I didn’t give in, but I thought about that cupcake for about 5 hours.
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