I’ve got another fun superfood to present you with today, and a delicious recipe to go along with it! You may have heard of cacao nibs but I know many people don’t quite understand the difference between cacao and cocoa, and what on earth is a “nib”?!
Cacao is the purest form of chocolate that you can consume. It's raw and much less processed than cocoa powder... or chocolate bars!
I'm not holding back on the pumpkin recipes this year! You're going to thank me for this one. Not only is it seasonal, simple, and delicious, but it's also packed with protein so you have nothing to feel guilty about.
I love coming up with real-food alternatives for popular treats. There once was a day when my idea of a perfect afternoon was a Starbucks pumpkin scone AND a pumpkin spiced latte - talk about a boat load of sugar! Now I feel like I can still participate in the flavors of the season without compromising my health goals.
I’m so excited to share this recipe with you! The combination of spices is super yummy, not to mention anti-inflammatory, great for digestion, and full of powerful nutrients. It’s comfort food at its best.
I recently shared some of the amazing benefits of turmeric. There have been over 7,000 peer reviewed studies on turmeric and its profound health benefits. It has been studied to be effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis, depression, diabetes, cancer, healing skin issues such as acne, anti-aging, brain health and memory. There are so many amazing benefits to this superfood.
One of my very favorite things about studying nutrition is learning about all of the amazing ways different foods can nourish and heal our bodies. FOOD IS MEDICINE. I know many people think when they go to see a nutritionist they’re going to be given a list of what NOT to eat, but I enjoy focusing on what we can ADD to our plates.
Apple picking is one of our favorite fall activities and afterwards I find myself scouring Pinterest for allll the apple recipes! Here is one the whole family has enjoyed and it's really put me in the fall spirit.I love that this recipe is made from real food and contains a great balance of healthy fats and fiber to balance out the sweetness that comes from the apples and coconut sugar.
It’s back-to-school season and back-to-routine! Our fall schedule is quickly filling up with sports and activities, and while I love everything we’re doing and the people we are seeing, I feel the stress building with every new thing we add to the calendar.
Here's what I've learned - food is the ONE THING.
When we have our food dialed in, everything else in our life is easier to navigate. When it's not, everything is more stressful.
It’s back to school week in our house so I’m keeping our meals super simple. Simple and healthy doesn’t have to mean boring and tasteless, I still want our food to be delicious!
A tip for you from a mom of 14+ years, kids LOVE eating food off of sticks. There’s just something festive about skewers, even if what’s on them isn’t any different than a regular dinner you’d cook in the oven. Whenever I put food on skewers my kiddos are so enthusiastic about dinner, even the veggies!
I can vividly remember the first time I was self-conscious about my body. I was in third or fourth grade and my parents had dropped us off for a swim night at the racquetball club down the street. It was one of those events where the kids played games, went for a refreshing night swim, and then filled our bellies with pizza and popcorn while watching a movie.
