6 Healthy Meal Prep Ideas From a Registered Dietitian

If you’re looking to eat healthier this year, investing a little time and energy into meal planning can be a good place to start. That doesn’t mean you have to spend hours and hours cooking every meal in advance. Instead, think of meal prepping as an easy way to stay healthy and save you both … Read more

What Is Matcha? Everything You Need To Know

Have you seen matcha on the Starbucks menu and wondered what the hype is about? What is matcha? Does it taste good? How do you prepare it? In this article, I explain everything you need to know about this green tea powder, including how to prepare it and some delicious ways to use it in … Read more

21 Yummy & Healthy Road Trip Snacks To Curb Your Hunger

road trip snacks

Many people are driving to their destinations with airline ticket prices surging this year. Whether your destination is one hour or eight hours away, it’s important to have snacks handy to prevent unnecessary stops. You’ll save time and money by packing snacks from home. Read on for the best road trip snacks for your next … Read more

Your Guide to Gluten-free Breads Including 10 Delicious Recipes

Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional breads? Look no further than gluten-free bread! With a wide variety of ingredients and cooking techniques, there are countless ways to enjoy this tasty staple. This guide will discuss gluten-free bread and go over some popular brands. Then we’ll teach you how to make … Read more

The Truth About Canned Tuna: What You Need To Know

Canned Tuna

Canned tuna is a staple pantry item, and perhaps surprisingly, a lot is going on in that little can. Not all canned tuna is created equal, though. From a taste, texture, or health perspective, each brand is different. But canned tuna is incredibly versatile, so let’s dive in and learn what you need to know … Read more

Is It Safe To Eat In Chipotle Restaurant for Vegans in 2023?

Chipotle Logo,

Chipotle Mexican Grill prides itself on using real ingredients to create Mexican food, and its menu includes a range of vegan and vegetarian options. Since 2014 when Chipotle introduced Sofritas as its first vegan protein option, it added more vegan items to its menu to the delight of the vegan community. But are vegans still … Read more

What Is Gochujang and 7 Ways To Use It

Gochujang Sauce

Gochujang paste is a thick bright red Korean fermented pepper paste used in many different recipes. It’s traditionally made with fine Korean chili powder (gochugaru), fermented soy beans, glutinous rice, and salt. Historically, gochujang was fermented in large earthenware jars (onggi) which are stored outside in the backyard. Onggi is more microporous than your typical … Read more

Everything You Need To Know About Canned Mushrooms (And Why They Might Ruin Your Meal)

Marinated Mushrooms

Whether you’re making a salad, sandwich, pizza, or pasta, there is always room for mushrooms. These versatile and flavorsome fungi are a healthy addition to many meals. While fresh mushrooms are often preferred for their flavor and texture, but canned mushrooms are an excellent alternative with several benefits and advantages. Whether you’re a busy home … Read more

How to Make Easy Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins

Since starting my “clean eating” habit, I’ve been craving my favorite treat – muffins. To ensure my foods are “clean,” I eat simple, whole food and avoid processed artificial ingredients. That basically eliminates any store-bought muffins that I used to get. Thanks to Pinterest, I found this chocolate chip zucchini muffin recipe. They are as … Read more

Easy 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut Butter Cookies

Every mom loves to be quick and fast when caring for their little ones. If you are on a time crunch, you want to be efficient. When it comes to making or baking, every mom want a good recipe that is easy, quick, and delicious! This super easy three-ingredient recipe for peanut butter cookies is … Read more

Homemade Granola Bars

Granola Bars

Granola bars make for a delicious snack. They are filled with oats, dried fruits, and sometimes chocolate and packed with nutrients. Unfortunately, most kinds you buy in the store are also filled with a laundry list of ingredients I’ve never heard of and can’t pronounce. When I started a 30-day clean-eating challenge, I made my granola … Read more

Try This Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark Recipe

Pretzel

I was browsing Pinterest the other day, and came across a very interesting pin. It literally made my mouth water instantly, I couldn’t resist giving it a try! The recipe is called Chocolate Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark and is really easy to follow. It takes about 20 minutes alltogether. It only requires five ingredients, and … Read more

How to Make Your Own Delicious Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer

Pumpkin Spice Creamer

If you love coffee and love to save money, you want to try this pumpkin spice coffee creamer. Everyone loves coffee, but with inflation, coffee can become expensive. If you start making your coffee creamer, you can save some money, and you’ll be hooked as well. It’s delicious, easy to make, and a money saver. … Read more

Should You Include Organic Food in Your Holiday Meals?

organic food

My wife and I often wonder if organic produce is worth it? After all, it can be TWICE the cost of regular, conventional produce in the grocery stores. Is organic food worth the extra price this holiday when family budgets are being squeezed? History of Organic Food Let’s first look at the origins of organic … Read more

How to Make Delicious Spinach Muffins

By talking to other mamas, it seems that most babies and toddlers have their picky eating phases. You know how it is with babies. They hate vegetables! It’s hard to get them to eat vegetables that are good for them. If they see greens on their plate, they will most definitely, ignore them or toss them in … Read more

Carrot & Zucchini Pancakes

Carrot & Zucchini Pancakes

Have you tried carrot and zucchini pancakes before? It doesn’t sound like an appetizing meal since there are carrots and zucchini in the pancakes. Like, who eats carrots and zucchini with pancakes, right? Pancakes are supposed to be eaten with butter and fruit. You may think it’s an odd combination, but once you try it … Read more

Clean Eating: Apple Crisp

Apple Crisp

If you want to stay healthy and in good shape, you got to work for it! Yes, it’s hard, but the results are phenomenal. To make you motivated to eat clean, you need to fall in love with “clean eating.” For those of you who aren’t familiar with the term, it’s eating little to no … Read more

5-Ingredient Baby Back Ribs

Baby Back Ribs

Thanks to Pinterest, you can find many food recipe to make. From vegetables, meat, to soup, you can make anything you want thanks to the internet. If you are a meat lover, you probably love some baby back ribs. It may sound like a lot of work to make this, but it’s not. This recipe … Read more

How to Make Delicious and Healthy Turkey Meatballs

Turkey Meatballs

Like a lot of mamas I love having a bowl of pasta once and a while but I’ve never been one to mix in meatballs. In particular those kind of red meat balls fried in oil. A little while ago when I began my healthy eating jouney, I made these excellent meatballs a few times. They’re got … Read more

Boxed Cake Mix Cookies

Boxed Cake Mix Cookies

Although I am not typically a boxed cake mix kind of gal (I prefer my baked goods made from scratch), I had a box of chocolate cake mix in my cupboard. I wanted to try something different than just making cupcakes or a cake. I spotted a cookie recipe that used a box caked mix, so I … Read more

Almost Famous Peppermint Bark

Peppermint Bark

If you’re a fan of William-Sonoma’s Peppermint Bark, then the Food Network Magazine has come to your rescue. Apparently, this chocolate bark is delicious and sells out of stores long before the holidays. The Food Network Magazine has created their version of this beautiful bark so you can make it yourself instead of wait in line for it! Besides, a tin … Read more

Maple and Mustard Chicken (A.K.A. Man-Pleasing Chicken)

Maple and Mustard Chicken

After seeing this recipe pinned a trillion times from different friends on Pinterest, I felt like I finally had to try it. It looked delicious, had great reviews and was clean (to read more about clean eating, click here). Ingredients: 1 package of chicken thighs (I used one package from Trader Joe’s which equaled six small thighs; probably … Read more