Have you ever heard of beet powder? Ya know, beets that have been dried and ground into a powder? I hadn’t until recently and I wish I had discovered it sooner. If it sounds weird, hear me out! Beet powder is loaded with vitamins and minerals including vitamins A, B6 and C, magnesium, iron, folate, …
Who doesn’t love Costco? It’s like the Disneyland of grocery stores, I weirdly get excited every time we have to go pick up some things. Costco has great deals, from travel (how we went to Mexico on a budget) to furniture (got our couch there for a steal), electronics (got our TV there for a …
You can’t go wrong with brownie bites and you can’t go wrong with peanut butter (or any nut butter for that matter). That’s why I decided to combine the two! These healthy peanut butter brownie bites are made with mostly clean ingredients and minimal processed sugar. You can enjoy them in 45 minutes or less …
Can you believe it’s already December? I swear I was prancing around in my swimsuit only a month ago. Time flies when you’re working hard I guess! I’ve gathered some of my favorite healthy holiday recipes on Pinterest to help with your Christmas cooking. Often the holiday season is full of heavy dishes that only add …
Pumpkin season is FINALLY here! I love pumpkin as much as the next girl, but not just because it tastes great. Pumpkin is actually full of some surprising health benefits. Whether you like it or not, pumpkin is a veggie, a member of the squash family. Pumpkin get’s its lovely orange color from a pigment …
Mother’s Day is this Sunday and I hope you all have plans in one way or another to show your mother (or any woman in your life for that matter) some love! If you’re thinking of hosting a Mother’s Day brunch, why not include some healthy options? These recipes are nutritionist approved and oh so …
By now, you’ve probably heard of what is called a plant-based diet. Everyone from the Huffington Post to the New York times is chatting about it and it’s risen in popularity TREMENDOUSLY the last few years. The million dollar question is, what’s all the buzz about? Why are so many people getting behind it? Some …
Healthy eating is and should be a pretty simple concept, yet it’s very difficult for so many people. via GIPHY Heck, it’s hard for me and healthy eating is part of my job description. Nearly all of us know the basics of proper eating. Eat your veggies, get enough protein, try not to eat your …
I don’t know about you, but cookie dough is probably my favorite treat. Unfortunately, raw cookie dough with all the sugar and white flour is far from good for you. And those raw eggs can make you sick! Of course, I’m not going to stop eating cookie dough because that would be just sad. So I …
We all know that we should reduce our sugar intake. Too much processed sugar is linked to inflammation, disease, bad skin, weight gain, and lowered immunity. But let’s be honest. It’s not fun or easy to give up our favorite sweet treats. Trust me, as a certified nutritionist and girl with a MAJOR sweet tooth, …