This month’s nutritional spotlight post is 5 tips for living with interstitial cystitis. At the beginning of 2017, I was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis (IC). Most of you probably aren’t familiar with the condition, but it is also known as painful bladder syndrome (PBS), bladder pain syndrome (BPS), and chronic pelvic pain. Surprisingly, new research…
5-Ingredient Healthy Chicken Salad
Lately I have been obsessed with quick and easy meals and this 5-ingredient healthy chicken salad is a great addition! If you haven’t checked out my Instagram page, I posted an easy scallop recipe and a coconut curry chicken picture that I made last week. Getting back to this 5-ingredient healthy chicken salad, I feel…
One Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas with Avocado Sauce
These one sheet pan chicken fajitas with avocado sauce can be made in under 30 minutes and is an easy clean up! Peppers, avocado and low sodium fajita seasoning makes for a heart healthy meal. Hi guys, hope you all had a wonderful fourth of July. I can’t believe summer is almost halfway over. I…
Heart Healthy Trail Mix
With the holiday coming up, I wanted to share this Heart Healthy Trail Mix that is a great low sodium summer snack. As some of you know from reading my post about my dad’s health scare, my parents have become more conscious about the sodium in their diets. The average amount of salt an adult…
No Bake Vegan Cheesecake
This No Bake Vegan Cheesecake has a velvety smooth, rich texture. That is the perfect balance between tangy and sweet and is free of animal products. A refreshing cold summer dessert that is decadent but not overpowering. Let me take a stand right now and say that this No Bake Vegan Cheesecake is the best…
Quinoa Lentil Salad
Hello everyone! I’d like to start this post about quinoa lentil salad off on a good note, but due to the fact that I want this blog to be an extension of myself and who I am, I cannot help but address what has been going on in my life this past week. My dad had…
Healthy Vegan Fudgesicles
It’s that time of year again, where the heat gets the best of us and we don’t feel like baking, much less turning on the stove. For those of you that don’t know me, I have got a sweet tooth. I think I inherited it from my momma ( Hi mom!). After dinner each night…
Strawberry Avocado Summer Salad with Honey Basil Vinaigrette
Summer is finally here AND IM HERE FOR IT. It reached 90 degrees here in Michigan last week and all I wanted was a crunchy filling salad that balanced out all the BBQ’s, fudgesicles and weddings we’ve been going to. I’ve been making these Don’t get me wrong I love a good party, but my…
Maca Peanut Butter Smoothie
This month we will be shining the nutritional spotlight on Maca, not to be confused with matcha. In this post we will discuss; what Maca is, the health benefits of Maca and my favorite Maca peanut butter smoothie! What is Maca? Maca is a root vegetable of the crucifer family, native to the Andes of…
Mediterranean egg bites
I love eggs and these Mediterranean egg bites are the perfect food to start off your day. With under 100 calories and 7 grams of protein, these bites are a nutrient powerhouse and will keep you feeling full until lunch. Eggs one of the highest biologically available protein sources available, affordable and are easy to prepare…
Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies
Alas, a cookie post. We all knew it was a long time coming… Cookies have got to be one of my favorite desserts. I think I can vouch for everyone when I say we all have our favorite types of cookies. Shortbread, no bakes, oatmeal, sugar, peanut butter…the list goes on and on. Much like…
Asian Brussel Sprout Salad {+ easy sesame vinaigrette}
Hi friends! Here in Michigan it is finally starting to look like Spring. With warmer weather on the horizon, I’m sure all of us are looking to lighten up our meals and break free from winter’s cold grasp. This asian brussel sprout salad is the perfect way to transition from winter-comfort-stir-fry-foods to light-and-fresh-hello-summer-salads-foods. Who has…
Mexican Chickpea Bake
Mexican chickpea bake-I can hear the whispers now…what in the world is a mexican chickpea bake? Well my friends, one of the best things about this recipe is the fact that it is so versatile. Anything goes- breakfast, lunch or dinner. You choose! If you aren’t familiar with garbanzo bean flour (aka chickpea flour) it…
Healthy Buffalo Quinoa Chicken Salad
This healthy buffalo quinoa chicken salad is gluten free, ready in minutes and makes about 5-6 servings ! Great meal to prep on a Sunday for those busy weeknights! Oh hayyyya there! Before we jump into this buffalo quinoa chicken salad, I just wanted to take a second and thank all of you who read my…
Mushroom Vegan Carbonara Pasta
This Vegan Carbonara Pasta is velvety and creamy! A great alternative to a creamy pasta sauce that is dairy free and vegan! April showers are happening here in Michigan and all I’ve been wanting lately is hearty comfort food. Insert vegan carbonara pasta. I am excited to share with you this vegan carbonara pasta. Who…