If you have a food processor, you have homemade ice cream. Below I've compiled all of my ice cream recipes to date. They are SO easy to make that you can whip up a batch of this healthy treat in less than the time it'd take to drive to the store and buy a pint of mucus-forming, belly bloating, frozen junk "food".
Read MoreNever in a million years would anyone guess that these delicious brownies contain black beans. You'll know what I mean when you make them :)
Make these for your next potluck or serve them for dessert at your next dinner party. Not only will your guests love them, but they won't believe you when you tell them what the secret ingredient is!
Read MoreI make these all the time and not only are they tasty, but the protein, fat, and "bulk" makes them very satisfying. Enjoy these simple pancakes at any time of day!
Read MoreLast week I did a triathlon and instead of devouring the pizza, bagels, muffins and beer at the finish line, I opted to make this recovery smoothie when I got home. I just threw together whatever I had in my apartment and it turned out deee-licious so I wanted to share it with you.
Read MoreLooking for a healthy snack that will hold you over til your next meal without weighing you down? Look no further! Below are 4 easy and healthy snacks that are fast to make and taste delicious. They are hydrating too, so are perfect for cooling you down in this hot summer weather. They also contain healthy fat to keep you satiated until your next meal
Read MoreI wish I had come up with this idea...it is absolutely brilliant! I've seen Salads-in-a-Jar all over Facebook and Pinterest and since I love any excuse to use my mason jars, I knew it was just a matter of time before I hopped on the bandwagon. The beauty about using mason jars instead of your usual container is that the design of the jar makes it possible to layer the salad so the ingredients stay separate until it's time to eat. No more soggy lettuce! Plus, mason jars don't leak so you can throw this in your bag and not have to worry about making a mess.
Read MoreThe other day, I found this fabulous post on The Yummy Life, that went into great detail about how to make quick and healthy fruit and herb infused water. The pictures and ease of recipes sold me so of course I had to try making some flavored water for myself. I made one with 1 lemon and 1 lime. It was tart, but refreshing and tasty!
Read MoreThis new smoothie I came up with is low in sugar, high in protein, rich in antioxidants and will boost your metabolism, lower your cholesterol and improve your immune system. It's mild in flavor, but oh so healthy! Give it a try!
Read MoreThis is the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day or after a sweaty workout!
Read MoreIf you have a tendency to stray from your usual healthy routine during holidays or at social gatherings, you're not alone.
Many of us use these occasions as an excuse to overindulge and while some are able to get back on track right away, others find that their eating habits spiral out of control for the next few days or even weeks afterward.
Below are 10 tips to help you stay on track this Fourth of July weekend if you're going to a BBQ or some other festive gathering.
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