Summer is in full swing and has been beautiful so far! All of this lovely weather has meant cookouts and pool side gatherings. I always offer to bring fruit salads to these types of gatherings. They make a delicious and nutritious summer treat, but the same old fruit salad can get boring after awhile! Try…
We can all agree that granola bars are a convenient way to keep quick grab and go snacks on hand. Individually wrapped? Check! Can easy throw them in a bag, desk drawer, glove compartment? Check! Decent shelf life? Check! Relatively inexpensive? Check! Unfortunately, the rustic brown packaging and claims like “whole grain” and “natural” can…
If you don’t know what Sunday is by now, you are living under a rock. In just a couple of days the fantastic New England Patriots are taking on the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI (46). This game is highly anticipated for many reasons. New England fans are seeking revenge on the Giants…
I’m loving this warm summer-esque weather we’ve been having and there is nothing I love more than cooking on the grill. And even more than cooking on the grill, I love that there is no clean up afterwards! Try these Maui burgers for a healthy and sweet spin on the traditional burger. To prepare: 1.…
I just realized I missed National Wear Red Day since it was last Friday the 4th! For those of you not familiar with the movement, the Go Red for Women movement was started by the American Heart Association in 2004 after nearly 500,000 US women died secondary to cardiovascular disease. Up until this movement, many…
Who doesn’t love coming home to a warm, home cooked meal? I sure do and that’s one of the many reasons why I love my crock pot. But even though I love it, I often forget about it. So I’ve decided to devote an entire post to the benefits of crock pot cooking in order…
So the count down to Thanksgiving is right around the corner and most people are trying to figure out how to stay on track with their healthy eating habits. One Thanksgiving staple that there are a lot of questions about is turkey and the difference between white meat and dark meat. So which is healthier?…
The fresh peaches and plums in this salad in addition to the lemon-poppy seed dressing are a refreshing combination! Try this yummy summer salad while peaches and plums are still in season. To prepare turkey: 1. Cut 2 turkey breast tenderloins in half horizontally 2. Rub each side with olive oil and sprinkle with salt…
So I have never tried Orzo before this recipe and I have to say…pretty good. It is denser than most pastas so packs a little more punch in terms of making you feel full. I’ve included a few tips I would recommend after making this recipe myself, as well as how long it took me…
