Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is an ancient superfood that’s loaded with organic nutrition and health benefits. Though it has gained popularity in the Western world just recently, quinoa has been grown in the mountainous regions of South America (mainly Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Chile) for thousands of years! Though it’s often referred to as a grain, quinoa …
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Baked Oatmeal Cups With Berries (Free of Dairy, Gluten & Refined Sugar!)
Photo Cred: Team Beachbody If you’re like me, you like to pick one or two days a week to prep as much food as possible for your weekly meals. That way, you’re all set with excellent nutrition that’s grab-n-go when things get crazy and hectic throughout the week. This recipe for baked oatmeal cups with …
Healthy Homemade Granola Recipe (Free of Dairy, Gluten & Refined Sugar)
Granola is one of my favorite crunchy sweet treats. You can eat it as cereal, use it as a topping or just toss it in a portable container to snack on while traveling. Unfortunately, most of the pre-made granola sold in stores is loaded with sugar, has unhealthy fats and is packed with health-sabotaging ingredients like fillers …
Healthified Fudge (Free of Dairy, Gluten & Refined Sugar)
Every fall when the holiday season nears, health-sabotaging sweet treats start popping up everywhere. I love a sweet treat as much as the next girl, but I’m not willing to damage my health or end up feeling like crap for 3 days after eating them. So what’s a girl with a sweet tooth to do? In …
What You Need to Know About Cacao vs. Cocoa & A Simple DIY Dark Chocolate Recipe
When it comes to information about healthy food choices, there are many myths, inaccuracies and false statements floating around out there. One I hear all the time is: “Dark chocolate is good for you.” Well, here’s the thing about that… Depending on which dark chocolate product you’re looking at, it may contain a superfood ingredient …
No-Bake Apple Cookies…Healthy, Simple & Delicious!
When you’re craving pancakes or doughnuts for breakfast, or when your sweet tooth is relentlessly screaming for a treat, don’t shoot your health-focused nutrition goals in the foot by eating processed food that’s full of health-sabotaging ingredients like refined sugar. Go for these clean, delicious and super simple apple cookies instead! HOW TO MAKE THEM …
Healthy 2-Ingredient Pancakes: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free & Refined Sugar-Free
When you’re short on time in the morning, I know how tempting it can be to grab something quick for breakfast. Unfortunately, most “grab-n-go” options involve a package with a laundry list of unhealthy ingredients and a hefty serving of refined sugar. In addition to containing health-sabotaging ingredients, these processed options will not keep you full for long, if at all, because they contain …
Easy Plant-Based Apple Crisp Recipe (No Dairy, Gluten or Refined Sugar!)
It’s the prime of apple season. You buy a big bag or bucket of apples with the best intentions of turning them into delicious recipes before they go bad. And what happens? You barely make a dent before they’re about to expire, and end up scrambling to figure out what to do with them so …
Coconut Aminos: Clean, Healthy & Delicious Alternative to Soy Sauces & Marinades
If you enjoy soy sauce, tempura sauce, teriyaki sauce or other marinades inspired by Asian cuisine, this blog is a must-read for you! Though these sauces appear to be light and we typically eat them in small amounts that may seem to be harmless (like drizzling them on sushi), the truth is most of them are heavy …
How To Make Quinoa Milk…Packed With Protein & Allergen-Free!
If you don’t consume dairy foods, are looking to reduce your dairy intake or are lactose intolerant like me, you’ve probably already explored the world of dairy-free milks. The most common healthy alternatives are almond milk, coconut milk and hemp milk. Unfortunately, when they are commercially produced, these milks include health-sabotaging ingredients like syrups for sweetening and carrageenan …