They say there are no accidents. I am not sure who ‘they’ are, but in the case of Sunday nights dinner I accidentally had to make a completely vegetarian dish because the salmon I had in the refrigerator took a turn for the worst. Cory and I are still learning how to be adults and with our crazy hectic schedules I …
Healthy Fat, Omegas and a Baked Pesto Salmon Recipe
I have been on a salmon kick lately, which is better than being on an Entenmann’s Donut kick since they are both made up completely different kinds of fat; good fat’s are made up of EFAs or Essential Fatty Acid’s from the Omega-3 and Omega-6 family. EFAs are essential to total body health, both inside and out, and eating a …
Delicious Quinoa Energy Bowl With a Poached Egg
Happy Thursday Everybody! Today I have a quick and easy breakfast bowl that will give you an incredible amount of energy for the day. Cory and I had to trek to South Beach on a Saturday last month, and we stopped into Dirt//Eat Clean, a new farm to counter restaurant on 5th Street that is TO DIE FOR. If you …
How To Kick Your Cravings With S.P.E.N.D.
“Dear Stomach. Your Bored. Not Hungry. So Shut Up. “ Denim Jacket (Similar) // Will Plank For Pizza Tank Flying Lizard Boutique // Tights Koral Activewear Sculpthouse Boutique // Wallet Coach (similar) // Sneakers Nike TR FLYKNIGHT // Aviators Cravings are like that annoying kid in grade school who wouldn’t leave you alone. They would ask you a million questions, poke you in …
Orzo Salad Mediterranean Style
“I fell in love with the Mediterranean philosophy of good wine, good food and family” Stephen White Mediterranean Orzo Salad During the cold weather months all you want to do is sit on the couch, order takeout and get in bed as early as possible. Right? Not eat light and delicious orzo salads. With spring only five days away, lighter …
Get Your Gut Back on Track With Probiotics
OK ladies and gentlemen, I have a confession to make. I overdid it BIG TIME the past couple of weeks, and I could not be happier to get back to work, and my regular routine. Christmas and New Years were a complete whirlwind of calories and cocktails. On Christmas, we spent time with family friends who my mom grew up …
Taking The Time To Nourish Your Soul
I cannot believe my favorite holiday has already come and gone, but with the days getting shorter and shorter, one week flows into the next, and it seems I have barely been able to catch my breath. Cory and I both travel a ton for work, and it was wonderful to spend the last five days in the same time-zone. …
Not All Supplements Are Created Equal-Pure Encapsulations
After watching the news yesterday, it came to my knowledge that two major supplement companies are facing fraud charges. These companies that claim to be all natural, were found to be synthetic, in some cases toxic, and many times were only employee tested. How you may ask? By having their employees take the synthetic supplements and saying which one made …
Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
As I get older and more experienced in the kitchen I like to experiment with different textures and flavors. Last week, I wanted to pretend like Miami was experiencing fall-like conditions, so the pumpkin coffee came out, and the squash was in the shopping cart. I have cooked spaghetti squash so many times, but often simply used it as a …
Diabetes Awareness Month
November is diabetes awareness month. I have many people in my family that are diagnosed with type two diabetes and one of my best friends has type one diabetes. When I studied nutrition, diabetes was a topic with a lot of information and guidelines yet there is still much research to be done. We are constantly learning more and more …
Fall Salad With Maple-Apple Chicken Sausage
Fall is officially here, and after last weekend in Philadelphia…I definitely miss my favorite time of year now more than ever! The clothes, the smells, the anticipation of the holidays. October-Novemeber are without a doubt my two favorite months of the year. You can listen to football, burn pumpkin candles and drink pumpkin lattes to your hearts content. It’s ‘basic’ …
5 Ways to Bounce Back After You Overindulge
These past two weeks have been a whirlwind of gluttonous pleasure. The hubby and I celebrated our second wedding anniversary. We ate way too much at STK and drank delicious wine until our hearts content. After all, it was a cause for celebration. This weekend, my brother pulled off the surprise of a lifetime! After three months of planning, …
Beat The Gym Kitchen Chicken Enchilada Casserole
I am back at it with the Beat The Gym Kitchen. We are not reinventing the wheel, but bringing you a video of one of my most shared recipes! I love this Chicken Enchilada Casserole because it feels decadent without all of the calories that come with traditional Mexican food. Make it for your man, be sure not to add too much sauce, and use the …
How to Build a Better Smoothie
Green, red, purple and yellow…smoothies and juices are all the rage these days! I have posted a few times about my love for the nutribullet as well as some of my favorite recipes. Getting into a morning routine is something I highly recommend. For me, I have turned from smoothies to water and Bulletproof Coffee in the AM, but there …