What kind of snacker are you? A boredom snacker, one who eats simply because they have nothing to do or are you like me? The type of snacker who snacks constantly because you are legitimately always hungry….OK sometimes just bored. Before I started my journey to living the most active and healthy lifestyle possible, it would be common to pass …
Gluten Free or Not To Be? That is the Question…
In a culture where diets are trendy and our magazines are flooded with weight loss success stories, there always seems to be a different “lose weight get healthy” craze at any given moment. While a lot of popular diets & fads are built upon true health benefits and research, it seems that many people these days are trying them just …
Spiralized Sweet Potato Pasta with Sage, Cranberries, Onion and Italian Turkey Sausage
Now that you have the spiralizer….or the need to make low carb pasta, let’s get to work! When the hubs raves about a meal, and says “hey Tay, you can definitely make this again”, all the while searching the bottom of the bowl for any remaining bits…I know the recipe is a keeper. This one was inspired by the …
Pasta Can Be Good For You…Thanks to the Veggie Spiralizer!
Anyone who follows me on social media has probably been introduced to my new favorite kitchen tool from Williams-Sonoma. It is called the Paderno Spiralizer, and this bad boy actually turns your favorite veggies into spaghetti-like “noodles”! I know I can get very tired of spaghetti squash day in and day out, but if you keep the spiraled veggies al …
Your Metabolism is a Campfire-Snacking is Key!
I’m often asked by people how many times a day should they be eating. While this really varies for everyone individually based on your metabolic needs, the fundamentals behind it are the same. Snacking on healthy snacks that have combined macronutrients (more on this below) is super important in order to rev up our metabolism and keep it burning our …
Chicken Avocado Lettuce “Tacos” With Mango Slaw
I am that girl at a Mexican restaurant who orders table-side guacamole, and can eat the entire mortar and pestle by myself. Avocado, lime and cilantro, what can be better than that? These days I forgo the chimichangas for lighter Mexican dishes. To my surprise, I am just as happy eating a medium rare steak salad with table-side guac …
Let’s Break it Down-Breakfast is Important! By Nicole P. RD
I’m not a mommy, yet, but I certainly am a girl on the go. A lot of my clients that come to me for weight loss share a common trait, they’re TOO BUSY to eat in the morning. My advice to everyone is the same: “Start Your Day Off Right; Start with a Healthy Breakfast!” Easier said than done though. …
Kale and Mango Salad With Red Wine Vinaigrette
Kale is not just “so hot right now”. It is a versatile green with so many health benefits! Once you break down those tough fibers, you have a base for amazing salads with staying power, smoothies and super delish side dishes! I wanted to make a quick and easy salad with ingredients I already had in my refrigerator. Ingredients: 4 large handfuls …
Curry Shrimp With Snap Peas
Don’t know what to cook? I have a quick and delicious meal just for you. Cook right along with me in my kitchen today! Curry Shrimp and Snap peas are on the menu. Everything you need to know about this recipe is posted below. Ingredients: 2 Tbs. Organic Coconut Oil 2 Tbs. Curry Powder 1-2 Dozen Shrimp (peeled and deveined) …
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Zucchini Pasta with Turkey Meatballs
Zucchini Pasta with Turkey Meatballs (Check out my cooking video for the step by step directions) With the Polar-vortex in full swing, all I am hearing from my family and friends is: “I can’t stop eating”. Well, how about a healthy alternative to comfort food? Pasta in particular. This dish is not only carb friendly, but incredibly tasty too! My husband …