I have very vivid childhood memories of running into my house on hot summer days and begging my mom for a popsicle. You know, the ones that come in plastic tubes and are loaded with high fructose corn syrup, food coloring and a load of other artificial ingredients. After making the painstaking decision of which …
Category: Healthy Recipes
Grain-Free Seed Cracker Recipe That’s Bursting With Nutrition!
I can’t seem to make it through a single trip to the grocery store without passing a huge display of cracker boxes at some point. And the photos on the front of the box always look so delicious and inviting. But then I look at the list of ingredients on the nutrition panel. O…M…G!!! Even …
Banana Ice Cream Recipe: Healthy, Delicious and Free of Dairy & Refined Sugar!
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! If you’re trying to lose weight, maintain a healthy weight or just follow a clean diet that enhances your health and well-being, the ice creams sold in supermarkets or at those cute little ice cream shops will leave you screaming for sure! Why? Because they are loaded …
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 Pizza Crust Recipe That’s Gluten & Dairy-Free!
Pizza. It’s one of those delectable foods I thought I’d have to give up after switching to a clean diet. And then when I discovered I am horribly lactose intolerant and have a gluten sensitivity, forget about it! How could I possibly enjoy pizza without flour or cheese?! I have great news! You CAN enjoy a …
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 …
Unlock the Magic of Turmeric With This Golden Milk Recipe
If you aren’t already familiar with the amazing health benefits of consuming turmeric, click here to get the details. In a nutshell, turmeric has proven medicinal properties like reducing inflammation, treating cancer and managing diabetes. If you’re like me and don’t love the taste of turmeric, you may not be excited about adding it to your daily dishes …
Healthy Hot Chocolate With a Side of Detox Benefits (Free of Dairy, Gluten & Refined Sugar!)
Is it just me, or is there something magically delicious about warming up with a delicious cup of hot chocolate on a chilly day?! You know what isn’t magical, though? The scary list of ingredients in the typical hot chocolate mix sold in stores. YIKES! Never fear, your Fit Life Ninja is here with a …
3-Ingredient Clean Sugar Cookie Recipe (Gluten-Free, Dairy Free & No Refined Sugar)
I make no secret about the fact that I don’t love spending lots of time in the kitchen. I do, however, care deeply about my health and feeling my best each day. That’s why I make time to prepare clean and healthy meals and snacks that consist of real, whole foods that nourish my body and strengthen …
Clean Cauliflower Stuffing Recipe (Free of Dairy & Gluten!)
Though stuffing is most popular around Thanksgiving time, this amazingly delicious and healthful recipe for cauliflower stuffing is a great dish to enjoy any time of year! The star of this recipe, cauliflower, is a fantastic cruciferous vegetable that’s bursting with nutritional goodness and health benefits. For example: 1. Fights cancer. Cauliflower contains a sulfur compound called …