Holiday time is filled with social events, celebrations and lots of unhealthy foods and calories. This year, try some of my simple swaps so you can still enjoy your favorite holiday treats without the guilt. Happy holidays!
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This is one of my favorite soup recipes. It only has a few ingredients and it’s really easy to make. It's so yummy and filling and loaded with nutrients too.
Butternut squash soup is perfect for Thanksgiving, but it’s so good you’ll want to make it throughout the year!
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This super easy, healthy and yummy salad is perfect for BBQs, picnics and hot summer meals
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We had our first big snow fall last week and my husband and boys packed up their ski gear, bundled up and excitedly headed to the mountain…without me. I have so many wonderful memories of my family’s ski adventures over the years. It’s been 2.5 years since my accident (learn more). I’m pleased with how much progress I’ve made, but I still can’t ski (and probably won’t be able to again)….I know first hand how effective adding a few small things into your life and doing them consistently can be to help you stay on track and reach your health goals. That’s why I decided to create a brand new program so I can show you how easy and effective it can be for you too. In the FREE 7-Day Healthy Habits New Year’s Challenge, you can learn easy to implement strategies so you can reach your health goals and also create healthier eating and lifestyle habits you can use for the rest of your life. The challenge begins on January 4th. It will be simple, fun, super helpful and FREE (for a limited time). It’s 100% online and everyone is welcome. It doesn’t matter where you are in your health journey
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Thanksgiving is all about the food. Of course, you should enjoy your favorites. Bring on the stuffing! To help offset some of the heavy eating, here are six of my favorite holiday side dish recipes for you. These recipes are healthier than some of the alternatives, simple to make and taste great!
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Eating Clean can help you loose weight, increase energy, avoid medication, prevent disease and boost overall health. Local foods found at farmer’s markets are super “clean” meaning they are not processed, refined. sprayed with pesticide or loaded with chemicals and preservatives. This makes the farmer’s market the best, healthiest and happiest place for a clean eater (and really for all of us). Going to farm markets is one of my favorite activities (alone and with my family and new puppy). Here’s why…
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You will love my Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Balls. They are an easy to make treat without the guilt. The recipe makes about 24-32 balls (depending on size). I made these on the bigger side. The only problem is, they are so delicious it’s hard to limit to just 2 (the actual serving size).. I just made a big batch of these to keep in the freezer for the week! I have a feeling they won’t last very long.
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These stuffed peppers are so much fun and great for all ages. I am sharing a simple chicken, rice and beans recipe, but there are so many other ways to stuff them. Most recently, I used leftover pumpkin chili. A fun twist could even be spaghetti, steak and peppers or macaroni and cheese. These peppers are filled with brown rice, but you can substitute quinoa or any other healthy whole grain. Feel free to modify spices based on your taste. And don’t get fooled by the number of steps. It’s really simple…especially if you use a rotisserie chicken and packaged rice.
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You’re going to love this Pumpkin Spice Chia Pudding! The easy and yummy recipe is perfect for breakfast or a snack. Plus, it’s dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan and paleo and only takes 5 minutes to make (plus 30 minutes in the refrigerator
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This chili recipe is one of my easy-to-make family favorites. It’s super healthy, hearty and delicious. The recipe below makes 4-6 servings, but it’s so good you may want to double it for leftovers!
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The Corona Virus is now a pandemic. It’s real and it’s scary. The best plan for prevention is to take extra measures to strengthen our immune system. While I am by no means a doctor and am not providing medical advice, here are some tips and things I have been doing to help my family and myself stay as healthy as possible. As you can see, one of the easiest and most effective forms of prevention is nourishing ourselves with healthy and nutrient dense foods.
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If you’ve ever worked, been to a social event or celebrated a holiday with me, there’s a good chance you’ve tasted my “famous” coconut cookies. Not only are they my absolute favorite treat, they are super easy to make and always a crowd pleaser. It’s hard to eat just one! In fact, a co-worker compared my coconut cookies to crack because they are so yummy and addictive. That’s because they are loaded with sugar, condensed milk and chocolate. What's now to like?!
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Eating Clean can help you loose weight, increase energy, avoid medication, prevent disease and boost overall health. Local foods found at farmer’s markets are super “clean” meaning they are not processed, refined. sprayed with pesticide or loaded with chemicals and preservatives. This makes the farmer’s market the best, healthiest and happiest place for a clean eater (and really for all of us). Going to farm markets is one of my favorite activities (alone and with my family and new puppy). Here’s why…
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Getting into the kitchen and cooking more at home leads to healthier food choices, better portion control and is the BEST way to create long term healthy eating habits and stick to your goals. And it is proven that nightly meals together create closer, healthier, happier, less stressed families and promote smarter and well behaved kids. Unfortunately, with everyone’s incredibly busy schedules, regardless of what life stage we are in, cooking at home isn’t always feasible. Many of us are rushing out the door in the morning, grabbing a quick lunch, running around at night and too tired to cook anything when we get home. That’s why I believe meal prepping is the biggest and best tool you can master for setting yourself up for a healthy week ahead.
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