Mornings can be crazy! It seems everyone is rushing around trying to get somewhere very soon! So, I wanted to help make the mornings a little easier by sharing some of my healthy breakfast ideas! Healthy Breakfast ideas: -Fruit -Oatmeal with toppings -Keifer: throw in some granola or protein powder -Ezechiel Bread -Homemade muffins -Smoothies […]
Unfortunately, I have a sweet tooth and sometimes get some serious sugar cravings! While eating healthy and clean has helped it a lot, I still get an occasional craving. After indulging over the holidays, I (like most people) am trying to get back to healthy eating. Therefore, I thought I would share some tricks that have […]
This strawberry pretzel pie recipe was created by combining my favorite parts of two desserts from my childhood. I also tried to make this dessert healthier than the original recipes. The result is an easy, delicious healthier treat. I hope you enjoy it, too! Strawberry Pretzel Pie 2 cups crushed pretzels (I use whole wheat pretzels) […]
Have you heard of Wedding soup? Growing up near Youngstown, Ohio, where Italian Wedding Soup is very popular, we had a chance to taste many versions and create our favorite! This is one of my favorite recipes from childhood. When my aunt married into an Italian family, they helped us perfect the croutons, which make […]
This versatile blended veggie soup can be eaten as a nutritious snack or meal. You can add rice for a heartier soup and even add chicken to it. The first time I made it, I just made the soup and it didn’t go over too well. I was the only one who ate it! But […]
This pumpkin (cranberry) bread or muffin recipe is so delicious and easily adapted to suit many individual tastes. It can have cranberries or not. It can also be a bread or a muffin. My children like the pumpkin muffins and my favorite was the cranberry pumpkin bread. Thanks to my mom for coming up with […]
To me, nothing says holidays like peppermint! I like to enjoy this smoothie anytime, but especially when my sweet tooth is calling. Peppermint Mocha Smoothie 2 scoops of vanilla or chocolate protein powder (Check out my two favorites here and here) 8 ounces of almond, coconut or regular milk (chocolate or not) 1 tsp cocoa powder (you […]
The holidays can be a time of unhealthy eating. Normally, I enjoy the holidays a little too much and end up gaining weight. Previously, this didn’t really bother me as I could lose the additional weight by just returning to my normal eating and working out habits. However, over the last few years, this holiday […]
My Slovak grandmother used to always make this soup, especially when you weren’t feeling well. Throughout the years, my parents and I have made a few slight modifications, but it is essentially the same. I hope you enjoy it! Baba’s Chicken Soup One Whole (organic) Chicken One Onion Celery (organic) – I usually use the […]
Today while getting coffee at our local coffee shop, I overheard a conversation between two ladies. One was saying how she had to reduce things in her diet such as milk. Therefore, she was going to use half and half (I had to bite my tongue here). The other woman said that even if she […]