Healthy Fats

Brain Benefits of a Gluten-Free Diet

Brain Benefits of a Gluten-Free Diet

Please enjoy this guest post... Gluten-free has been a health fad for many years now and I can see why. To start, several studies have already associated this diet to a healthier brain. Gluten is a type of protein found in wheat and is a cause of celiac disease. While...

K.I.S.S.S. – Keep it Simple Summer Snacks

K.I.S.S.S. – Keep it Simple Summer Snacks

Summertime means traveling in the car, outdoor concerts and events, and taking kids to the park or the pool. With so many activities happening, you’re bound to get hungry along the way. If it’s a really hot day, you might want to take along a small cooler, but...

Homemade Hummus Recipe

Looking for a delicious and healthy snack or summer party dish?  Homemade hummus is a fantastic choice and is made with chickpeas or Garbanzo beans, which are one of the most nutritious of all the legumes, high in calcium, phosphorus and potassium. They have...

Healthy Fats for a Healthy New Year!

Happy New Year!  Wouldn't you love it if I told you fats are good for you and you need to eat more fat this year?  Well, its your lucky year, because that is what I am here to tell you!  Many people think they need to avoid fats like butter or coconut oil thinking...

Amino Acids + Bone Broth = A Superfood Staple

Amino Acids + Bone Broth = A Superfood Staple

Do you ever think to yourself, "why is everyone freaking out about this bone broth thing?" Why are celebrities like Kobe Bryant, Gwyneth Paltrow, Salma Hayek and many more turning to this superfood to look and feel younger, healthier? Today, I'll be your friendly...

Homemade Salad Dressing is Simple

Homemade Salad Dressing is Simple

One of the easiest things you can change in your diet is what type of salad dressing you use.  You can make your own simple salad dressings using the finest ingredients for about the same cost as an average bottle of dressing…and your homemade dressings won’t contain...

Eggs + Cheese + Potatoes = Easy Breakfasts

You can use any kind of potatoes for this ultra-savory breakfast — leftover already-cooked potatoes are the quickest to use — but not only are purple potatoes the most eye-catching, they also contain anthocyanins, the same purple pigment that gives blueberries their...

8 Easy Ways to Use Avocados

8 Easy Ways to Use Avocados

Lush, creamy avocados have become year-round fruits. (Yes, technically, avocado is fruit!) That’s a good thing, because avocados can become sauces, condiments, desserts, even fries. When choosing avocados, select fruits that are uniformly soft but still...

Healthy Breakfast Quiche Cups

Looking for something simple to make to feed your family at breakfast time when they stay over this holiday season?  These are simple and delicious (and gluten-free).  You can even make them in advance and then just warm up in the morning.  Enjoy!   Healthy...

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