When you’re on outdoor adventures, on the go, or traveling. . . there is nothing quite like a wholesome homemade granola bar to tide you over between meals. These chewy granola bars are gluten free, dairy free, and really yummy. This quick and easy recipe is made from real food ingredients. Try making a batch […]
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This week guest blogger Ryan Rivera is sharing some holiday stress-busting wisdom with us. Optimal health goes beyond food; stress can have a profound negative impact on your health! If the holidays push your stress buttons, read carefully and implement one or two of Ryan’s suggestions right away. We’d also love to hear your comments
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I LOVE hummus. Seriously, for me and many of my nutrition clients and blog readers, it is a go-to protein rich, high fiber, high calcium, flavorful food that can be added to fresh vegetables, gluten free crackers, bread and veggies for a quick sandwich, or as a topping on salad or cooked greens. Hummus is
Growing up, my Nana always made cranberry apple relish for our big family Thanksgiving dinner. It was fresh, tangy, and was made with 2 to 3 cups of refined white sugar. So. . . to healthify this recipe a bit while keeping its traditional charm and wonderful fresh taste, I scaled the sweetener way back.
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As the countdown continues to two of our favorite food-centered holidays, I wanted to share some of my favorite real food recipes with you. Below you’ll find 40+ recipes to enjoy this holiday season. . . some more traditional, some less. The bottom line is that you can have your *pie* and eat it too.
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A client recently shared with me how much learning about the “80-20 Rule” has helped her with her nutrition, exercise, energy, time management, and life. So, I wanted to revisit the 80-20 Rule with you via an excerpt from my book Real Food, Real Simple. Since we all get the same gift of time, if
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