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Citrus Pomegranate Spinach Salad

This Citrus Pomegranate Salad is a super simple addition to any holiday table.  It comes together super fast and is absolutely satisfying.  The winter citrus provides such a great compliment to…
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How to Control Holiday Weight Gain

Most of us women gain weight during the holidays and don’t lose it in January.  Eating healthy can be tough with so many parties with not so healthy foods laying…
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Cauliflower Soup

I have a great recipe for you!  It is so easy, quick, and tastes amazing!  It is creamy without any dairy.  That, in my book, is the best thing ever.…
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Women, Wine, and Health

We all are there on Friday evening after another CRAZY busy week.  The weekend is here and we are ready to unwind with some friends or on the sofa while…
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Asian Chicken Salad

This delicious and healthy salad comes together so fast.  It tastes delicious and is filling to have for dinner.  This dinner can be made in about 30 minutes from the…
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Staying Healthy When Traveling

I love to travel!  It’s fun to check out new cities, scenery, restaurants, culture, etc.  But I am the first to admit that traveling can be hard.  It can stressful…
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Carrot Coconut Ginger Soup

In my book, the colder months always require a belly-warming soup.  We are busy during the day and in the evening so it is important that we have quick and…
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Benefits of the Flu Shot

Flu shot season is upon us now.  Once the October crisp air arrives, we get reminded of advertisements, social media, friends, and family if we have gotten the flu shot…
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The Skinny on Fats

Everyone hears the word fat and wants to scream!   Fats are very important to our body and we can’t live without them.  There are so many types of fat…
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5 Steps to Good Gut Health

Our bodies carry trillions of bacteria which mostly take house in our intestines.  This gut bacteria is known as gut microbiota.  Most bacteria in our gut is healthy for us…
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Importance of Sleep

We all have heard that it is optimal to have 8 hours of sleep a night.  Many people do not achieve this due to factors that we can control such…
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Açaí  Bowl

I have always loved eating delicious açaí bowls for breakfast.  I am a big smoothie or bowl eater to start my day.  Did you know açaí berries are grown in…
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Dirty Dozen Produce List

Annually, the Environmental Working Group (EWF) publishes a list called the dirty dozen which claims the produce on this list contain the highest amounts of pesticides.  The fruits and vegetables…