When you’re looking for a comforting meal that is filling but healthy, this is the perfect recipe. This hearty meal - a healthy twist on Shephards Pie (paleo and keto friendly) - is perfect for any lunch or dinner when you need a solid, filling meal, and also perfect for Sunday night meal prep!
Read MoreEasiest Protein Yogurt Chia Parfait
I’m sharing one of my favorite quick and easy healthy breakifasts for those days when you don’t have time to prep your usual breakfast.
NOTE: This recipe is amazing for both gut/digestive health and for balancing hormones (and is of course pregnancy and pospoartum friendly).
Yogurt Chia Almond Butter Berry Bowl
Ingredients (serves 1):
1 cup unsweetened vegan coconut yogurt OR plain Greek yogurt if you tolerate dairy
½ - 1 scoop unflavored (or vanilla) protein powder or collagen peptides *(see note below)
1 ½ tbsp chia seeds OR ¼ cup chia pudding *(see note below)
1 to 1½ tbsp almond butter (option to swap for another nut/seed butter)
½ cup frozen blueberries, strawberries OR cherries, microwaved for 30 seconds (can also use fresh!)
optional: 1-2 tablespoons low-glycemic granola
Instructions: Add all ingredients to a bowl and enjoy! *see blog for many tips, subsitutions, etc.
Read MoreTHE BEST HEALTHY, EASY & DELICIOUS BANANA BREAD RECIPE
Right now that we’re all spending more time at home, we need home activities that are fun, healthy and easy. Even better, something that can be done with the kids. And baking banana bread fits that description perfectly.
My Banana Bread is:
gluten-free (optional grain-free, too)
dairy-free (optional vegan, too)
no processed sugar
moist, flavorful and perfectly sweet
super easy and kid friendly (can be done with just 1 bowl)
Struggling With Your Salads? Try These Simple Home-made Dressings
One of the most common things I get asked is what to use for salad dressings. Most people know the numerous health benefits of eating a large, colorful bowl of raw veggies, but they also recognize that most of the salad dressings in restaurants, or worse, the pre-packaged bottles sold in supermarkets, are usually not the healthiest choices.
So what do I recommend?
Making your own dressing is always the best way to go, and doesn't have to be complicated.
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