Want a quick and easy breakfast bar recipe?! We know that breakfast is an important meal of the day. Today I took my favorite ingredients – apples, oatmeal, egg whites, a sugar substitute, and cinnamon and mixed together a tasty breakfast option. The recipe could be made with any of your favorite fruits. Did […]
Happy Mother’s Day!
Yesterday millions of Americans celebrated the annual tradition of Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is a day in which many children (young and old) take the time out to recognize their mothers for all that they have done for them throughout their lives. Commonly one of a mother’s largest roles in their child’s life is providing […]
Filipino Chicken Adobo
I first had chicken adobo at a friends wedding a few years back and instantly fell in love. Chicken adobo is a popular dish served in the philippine cuisine. The dish is a type of stew usually served over rice. Typically chicken thighs and legs are used for the dish. You want to make sure […]
Guacamole – Happy Cinco de Mayo!
From tacos to margaritas Cinco de Mayo (May 5) is full of Mexican-inspired recipes for many Americans. I wanted to share my favorite healthy recipe to serve for your Cinco de Mayo party or share with your family. As expected the primary ingredient of the recipe is my favorite food – the avocado. I borrowed […]
Meet my favorite fruit – The Avocado
Let me introduce you to my favorite fruit, the avocado. I will warn you in advance many of the upcoming recipes will include avocado. What is not to love about the creamy, yet nutritious fruit?! Yep, that is right, avocados are fruit! Stock Free Images Why are avocados so nutritious? Avocados are packed with many […]
Calorie Saving Swaps
A recent study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found if children reduced their calories by 64 calories a day, the federal government’s 2020 obesity reduction goals could be met. For the adult population a calorie deficit of 100 calories a day can promote an approximate one pound weight loss per month. Although a […]