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According to a new study by The Center for Science and Public Interest, healthy food options do not cost more than unhealthy food options. Fruits and vegetables are nutritious AND affordable. Most Americans do not eat the recommended amounts of fruit and vegetables and one reason for this is because of the belief that fruits and vegetables are more… Continue reading »

I am not sure if anyone else is a morning person, but if someone described me, they would definitely describe me as an “early bird.” Even though I try to sleep in on the weekends, and by sleeping in I mean 8:30am or so, I try to pack my day with memorable activities and if… Continue reading »

I have developed a new found love for Brussels Sprouts ever since I became an adult, but I do remember not liking them as a kid.  They have a strong smell and the way that I was served them when I was younger was frozen and then boiled = MUSHY! These Brussels Sprouts will turn… Continue reading »

I have been hearing a lot about breakfast not living up the hype… resulting in breakfast bashing!  As a lover of breakfast food, really any time of the day, I felt that I needed to rush to defend my beloved breakfast.  The first study out of the University of Alabama showed that weight loss is… Continue reading »

Fall is in the air, and that means it’s time to cozy up with a warm pumpkin spice latte! Instead of using up your calories for the day on a sugar-heavy Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte, try this one instead and save on cash too. Here is a recipe for homemade pumpkin spice latte from Natalie… Continue reading »

 Searching for the best hummus recipe ever? Search no more, I have found it. Traditional hummus is made with chickpeas (garbanzo beans). This recipe uses white beans. It gives it a great mild flavor that lets the blast of lemon come through. It is super easy to make. Serve with carrot and/or celery sticks for… Continue reading »

Rachel shares some great tips to making your baked goods a little healthier. Something we can all appreciate during the cookie, bread, and pound cake- filled holiday season! I love to cook and I love to play with recipes. I use a recipe exactly as written the first time I make it. After that I… Continue reading »

I found the recipe for baked peaches floating around and around our Pinterest page and finally just got around to making it! Not that it was hard, or required special ingredients, but only because I would eat all of my peaches before I even had a chance to put them in the oven. Did I mention I… Continue reading »

This is HANDS DOWN my favorite salsa- and although I make it year-round, it somehow tastes even better in the summer. I use “salsa” but it is more like a side dish or salad. That’s because typically you think of just a little salsa with a lot of chip, but in this case it’s a… Continue reading »

Strawberry Season has officially arrived!  If you are looking for any excuse to eat these delicious little gems, get creative!  Strawberries are not just for dessert…they can delectably be a part of any meal.  Try this strawberry quinoa salad as a side dish to chicken or fish or just by itself.  Quinoa is high in… Continue reading »