Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

A few weeks ago, I had a massive craving for carbolicious, cheesy comfort food. My boyfriend is a big pizza fan and has been incredibly open to trying all of my "crazy" kitchen creations, so I made this gluten-free pizza for us and he just about freaked out when I told him the crust was made out of cauliflower.

CAULIFLOWER!

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Easy Baked Buttery Spaghetti Squash (a Step-by-Step Guide)

Easy Baked Buttery Spaghetti Squash (a Step-by-Step Guide)

I used to shy away from making spaghetti squash because I thought it would be too labor-intensive...and then I realized just how silly I was being and that it is actually one of the easier veggies to prepare.

You see, spaghetti squash is actually an awesome side dish AND if you're trying to cut down on pasta (or eliminate it completely), it also makes a perfect noodle replacement (as its name suggests).

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3 Mistakes to Avoid When Dining at a Healthy Restaurant

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Dining at a Healthy Restaurant

Natural. Organic. Juice Bar.

These words were prominently displayed outside the cafe I used to work at. The menu contained an abundance of gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options which appealed to both health conscious customers and those who had specific dietary preferences.

The majority of the menu consisted of healthy options like salads, vegetable dishes, and clean animal protein.

But it also consisted of an array of "I'm going to feel disgusting afterwards" indulgences, such as massive slices of cheesy lasagna, sugary milkshakes, and the biggest cupcakes I've ever seen.

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Mega Superfood Green Smoothie (Low in Sugar!)

Mega Superfood Green Smoothie (Low in Sugar!)

I love smoothies.

They're a convenient way to consume a boat load of nutrients without making the body work too hard to absorb and digest them. Plus, they taste great! Unfortunately, not all smoothies are created equal which is why I typically don't drink smoothies unless I've made them myself.

A lot of smoothies you can order from restaurants and cafes are ridiculously high in sugar, either from too much fruit, fruit juice, or the addition of sherbet or frozen yogurt.

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What do “Healthy Eaters” Eat? (Part 3 of 3)

What do “Healthy Eaters” Eat? (Part 3 of 3)

I hope you've been enjoying my 3-part blog series where you got to hear 7 fabulous "healthy eaters" share with us what they eat!

My intention with this series of posts is to show you that there are many different ways to “eat healthy” and to shatter the myth that there’s only one way of eating for everyone.

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What do “Healthy Eaters” Eat? (Part 2 of 3)

What do “Healthy Eaters” Eat? (Part 2 of 3)

Welcome to Part 2 of my "What do 'Healthy Eaters' Eat?" Series!

My intention with this series of posts is to show you that there are many different ways to “eat healthy” and to shatter the myth that there’s only one way of eating for everyone.

You won't find any talk about calorie-counting, dieting, or deprivation here. Keep reading to see how these busy gals stay healthy and keep things simple.

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What do "Healthy Eaters" Eat? (Part 1 of 3)

What do "Healthy Eaters" Eat? (Part 1 of 3)

I'm SOOO incredibly excited to bring to you the first of three blog posts where I interview seven of the coolest, healthiest eaters I know.

My intention with this series of posts is to show you that there are many different ways to "eat healthy" and to shatter the myth that there's only one way of eating for everyone.

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