Slices of sweet, juicy, fall apples that are in season right now add an amazing flavor to this salad of fresh greens! Drizzled with a homemade apple cider vinegar dressing and topped with toasted nuts, this salad is the perfect side dish.
The Three W’s of Workout Nutrition: Part Two
Hey guys! My fellow Health Coach Virginia is back to share with us about workout nutrition! If you remember in Part One, she showed us how to eat before and after a strength training workout. Workout nutrition is important in order to achieve specific goals, so today she is talking all about cardio. Grab a cup of coffee and read up!
Beach Day Giveaway
Summer = beach days!
Headed to the beach (or lake)? When we go, snacks are always a must have along with a few other things! I’m excited to host this Beach Day Giveaway featuring some good healthy snacks, drinks and some sun protection!
The Three W’s of Workout Nutrition: Part One
If you are anything like me, knowing what to eat before and after a workout can be confusing! I called on Figure Competitor & fellow Health Coach Virginia Horsey to help answer some of these questions!
Dark Chocolate Brownies {Gluten, Flour & Bean Free}
I was on the hunt for a brownie. One that was extra chocolaty (is that a word?), free of refined sugar & flour and one that did not use black beans. As much as I do love a good black bean brownie, I honestly didn’t want to have to mess with the blender! Inspired by this online recipe, I made a couple upgrades and was so happy with the results that I’m sharing it with you.
Restaurant Style Salsa
I really like to make this salsa during the winter months or when tomatoes are not in season. By using canned tomatoes & adding the fresh ingredients, it creates a delicious “fresh” flavor.
I use my home canned tomatoes (tomatoes & salt) but you can pick some up from the grocery. You can adjust the amounts of tomato & cilantro to your liking.
(TIP: canning whole tomatoes is very easy. I just stuff the jars as full as I can, add 1/2-1 tsp pink salt and can.)
Italian Pasta Salad {Gluten Free}
This Italian pasta salad is perfect for that outdoor summer barbecue or a quick, cool dish on a hot day!
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Why You Should Add Ghee To Your Diet
Ghee- a healthy fat that you should be adding into your diet!
Have you heard of or used ghee? Used for many many years in Indian cooking and Ayurvedic practices, ghee is an amazing healthy fat that deserves a place in our diet. Similar to butter, ghee technically is butter that has been heated to remove the milk solids and simmered to enhance it’s natural buttery flavor. This process is why people who are allergic to dairy can usually handle ghee.
Honey & Lime Fruit Salad
There is nothing quite as refreshing as a bowl of fresh fruit! This delightful combination leaves your taste buds happy and you tummy wanting more!
The key is to use all FRESH fruit. Be sure wash it first (get my produce wash recipe here), chop it into a big bowl, snitch a few pieces and smile at all the BEAUTIFUL colors!
Fruit is something we should all be consuming in our diet on a regular basis! There are so many options to choose from and each one has unique nutritional contents that nourish our bodies.
A few health benefits:
- Kiwis: extremely high in Vitamin C.
- Bananas: great source of potassium, which is used to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance in our bodies.
- Blueberries: high antioxidant content, low sugar fruit and full of fiber which helps keep us “regular”.
- Pineapples: reduces inflammation and helps fight cancer.
- Grapes: can help with high blood pressure.
- Strawberries: boosts brain function and immunity.
Inspired by an online recipe.