Sometimes protein shakes can be boring. Or maybe it’s just me? I’m often on the lookout on how to change my protein shakes up. Recently I found an iced coffee protein shake inspiration, adjusted a couple things and oh my word this Iced Mocha Protein Shake hit the spot. It has just the right amount of … Read more
My wonderful Father-in-law passed away from heart failure and since then, heart health has been… close to my heart so to speak. This week we had a fantastic class at the clinic over Heart Health! I created this spicy sweet (w heart strengthening superfoods) smoothie yesterday & it’s too good not to share! The blood … Read more
My family loves bananas so it’s a habit to purchase them often. Right now it’s summer time and summer brings all the wonderful berries and fruits we don’t eat as much during the rest of the year so our bananas keep going bad. I’m also in the middle of my juice fast and I get … Read more
I wasn’t always a fan of chicken salad. Most of the ones I tried were too heavy on the mayo and not enough flavor or nutrients. One day I finally decided to try my hand at making a low(er) fat option with a lot more flavor and I’m so glad I did! I needed something … Read more
Kefir is a cultured, fermented drink usually made from milk and tastes like plain yogurt. It can be made from non-dairy beverages such as coconut milk, almond milk and even water. However, according to Healthline, since kefir is fermented those who are lactose intolerant can drink kefir without a problem. Fun fact: there are more … Read more
There has to be a bazillion different ways to make Texas Caviar. However, I was on a mission to find one that was the cleanest (void of store bought dressings) AND the tastiest version around. Did I find it? Well, I found a lot of them and finally whipped up this recipe which never lasts … Read more
I’ve eaten tuna the same way my entire life. That was until I became a mother of 3 and wondered how many times I could serve them tuna for lunch before they were completely over it & would revolt against it. As I was working to makeover & change-up our lunches I created this fun … Read more
When I’m short on time my go-to snack is usually an avocado or handful of almonds or walnuts. Buuuuut that gets old kinda quickly. Let me reveal to you my newest 3 min & 3 ingredient snack… All you need: A whole ripe avocado 2 tsp tamari sauce 1-2 tsp sesame seeds What you have to do: … Read more
It took me a while to personally jump on the grain-free bandwagon but here I am. And just like many others I’m loving it. I never thought I, a former fat kid and carb lover would be pleasantly content with veggies, fruits and protein. The above was the mindset I had until I had a … Read more
From growing up in Texas, ribs, steak and BBQ were staples in our house. Since I have moved away from home (and have become much more health conscious) I’ve strayed away from ribs & steaks because I hadn’t found where to get clean meats. Until now that is! Since my oldest son had been on … Read more
