Workout Essentials: At Home Workout

March 23, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

If you like to get your workout in at home, or just don’t have time to make it out to the local gym these are my favorite at home equipment pieces. I also believe you get the biggest bang for your buck on these. Exercise Bands: Exercise bands are amazing for at home workouts or […]

Strawberry Banana Icy Almond Shake

March 22, 2017.Reading time less than 1 minute.

If you love dessert like I LOVE dessert, then you must try this recipe. You can make this as a shake or if you want to feel like your eating icecream add more ice and have a chunkier consistency so you can eat it with a spoon. Ingredients 1 cup whole frozen strawberries 1 ripe […]

Sweet Potato & Plantain Nacho Explosion

March 21, 2017.Reading time 1 minute.

Growing up I loved when my Dad would make nachos. He called it the”explosion at the taco factory”. It was made layer by layer with cheese, veggies, meat, and of course nacho chips. Here is my healthier spin on what I grew up with… Ingredients: 2 Plantains 1 medium Sweet Potato 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese […]

My Top 5 Smoothie Ingredients

March 19, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

These are my go to ingredients when making a smoothie each day. Remember the below 5 ingredients should always be ORGANIC, Unsweetened, and come from reputable sources. I use other ingredients in conjunction with these 5, but these are by far my favorite 🙂 Chia seeds – Chia meaning, “strength” in the Mayan language is […]

Cauli Rice Vegetable Stir Fry

March 13, 2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

No need to order vegetable fried rice from your local Chinese restaurant, you can make your own healthy AND yummy version at home. You will need a cast iron pan ( or regular fry pan if that is all you have) a sharp cutting knife, and all the ingredients below..

Sunflower Seed & Black Bean Burger

March 8, 2017.Reading time 1 minute.

Tonight I made AMAZING vegan black bean burgers. I was feeling creative and needed to do something with my overnight soaked black beans. I even had my meat loving husband asking for seconds. You can enjoy this meal even if you are not a Vegan. Be a little adventurous and try out this easy peezy […]

Good Craving : Workout Playlist

March 7, 2017.Reading time 1 minute.

There is nothing like a great playlist to get you through a workout. The list I have compiled below is my favorite for cardio workouts. Yes, there are different playlists depending on the type of workout you are doing. This list is especially helpful when running outside or doing stairs. DISCLAIMER: Everyone’s musical tastes are different […]

Kale and Pumpkin Seed Rainbow Salad

March 3, 2017.Reading time 1 minute.

You can eat the rainbow and avoid the skittles! (get it?) Try my Kale and Pumpkin Seed Rainbow Salad on for size and skip the candy. I promise you will feel fantastic after a bowl of this! Salad Ingredients: 1 bunch of Lacinato Kale 1 cup sliced purple cabbage 1/4 sweet onion 3 long colored carrots […]

Raw Food Reset: Day 3

March 2, 2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

Today was the final day of the Raw Food Reset Challenge. I wanted to do this challenge to help me heal from in the inside out. I am still nursing my leg injury, but I believe that by incorporating so many vegetables and fruits into my diet for the last three days I have helped […]

Raw Food Reset: Day 2

March 1, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

As we come to a close on day 2 of my raw food reset challenge, I have discovered that following a raw diet is all about planning. It may sound silly, but if all you are eating is raw you need to be very careful about how many calories and macros you are taking in. […]