I’m just a New York girl living in a Miami world. When I go back home to New York, I want it ALL. The pizza, the lox bagels, even the Chinese takeout that leaves me with the most vivid dreams of my life. I want it all and I don’t hold back. As a mixed race women, my mom’s side …
Happy March! Did you know that march is National Nutrition Month? It is, and today, I am chatting with Baptist health South Florida about all things nutrition and the immune system. As we navigate our way through what I hope is the final countdown of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are still wondering how to strengthen their immune system to fight …
Wow! Guys, it has been a MINUTE since I sat down to write a recipe blog. Why? Well, another cross country move, COVID, CJ, the list goes on and on and on. With that said, September is a time to press reset and get back into a routine. For me, that means more meal prepping and finding ways to sneak …
WOAH! What a difference Miami Summer is compared to NorCal Summer! Most days CJ and I cannot be outside for longer than 30 minutes without hydrating and calming rosy cheeks. I wrote a few weeks back abut the signs of heat stroke, heat exhaustion and dehydration and I wanted to piggy back on that post and concentrate solely on dehydration. …
This is a sponsored conversation brought to you by Manitoba Harvest. As always, all opinions are my own. About a year and a half ago I was speaking on a panel and was asked the question: “How do you sustain a healthy lifestyle while constantly on-the-go?” At the time, I was about 3-months postpartum and my “mom brain” left me …
Hi friends! I’ve partnered with HALO TOP, the World’s Leading “Feel Good” ice cream brand to encourage you to “Stop Shoulding Yourself.” SHOULD is defined in the dictionary as being used to indicate obligation, duty or correctness, typically when criticizing someone’s actions. To me, should is the destroyer of happiness and joy and I am here to share today that …
What is immunity? By definition, immunity is the ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells. Like your muscles, your immune system can be weak or it can be strong and in times like these, we want to make sure to be doing everything we can …
If you guys have been following me for a while then you know how much I love a “conveniently healthy”, nutrient dense treat. I have been making energy balls for years. Why? Because they are simple to make and the variety of flavor combinations is amazing! These bites literally took me five minutes make and they are an awesome pre …
You guys! I really cannot believe that 90% of my meals lately are plant based. As a life long meat eater, I never saw myself being able to take a turn down “plant eaters lane”, but here we are, and Honestly, after having CJ, I was having a tough time getting back to myself. I was eating healthy and dabbling …
Hi guys! Many of you have requested ideas for plant based breakfasts. It is easy to get stuck in a rut of only oats or avocado toasts. I have rounded up 20 exciting plant based breakfast recipes for you to try. If you give them a go, leave a comment below! When people hear the words plant and based together, …
Since it is Diabetes Awareness Month, I wanted to offer you a lower glycemic option to the sweet potato post from this week. For any of my readers that struggle with or knows someone who struggles with Diabetes, this side dish would be a great option! Butternut squash has a glycemic index of 51 with a glycemic load of 3. …
Sweet potatoes are on of the most versatile starches around. They can please even the pickiest of eaters and can me mashed, stuffed or made into FRIES. My personal favorite! Today, I am going to share a simple recipe from Baptist Health South Florida. Baked sweet potato …
This week I kicked off the PlantbasedxTWF challenge! I have been so inspired by how I feel and those posting that I wanted to create a swoon-worthy, holiday recipe that even the heartiest of meat eaters would love. I am a sucker for stuffing. EVERY YEAR, I down a boatload of Stove Top stuffing. I don’t think, I just do! …
Wahooooo!!! The PlantBasedxTWF Challenge day has finally arrived. You may have noticed that I have been sharing bits and pieces of my November PlantBasedxTWF Challenge on stories, but today is the day I get to share it all with you! Before I dive into all the details, I want to quickly share my WHY for creating this 2-week challenge. …
This post is a sponsored conversation brought to you by Safeway. As always, all of my opinions are my own. A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to head towards Sacramento and spend the day with Safeway, Cobram Estate, Dasani and Boars Head. We learned all about the process of creating the beautiful olive oil that is Cobram Estate. …
Since I started my blog, healthy cooking was a mainstay here in casa de TWF. “Conveniently healthy meals”, cooked in minimal time, using REAL ingredients was what it was all about; simple and convenient. When I first became a mom, I thought I was ready for a lot of it; the good, the bad, the ugly. The truth is, I …
