When it comes to leafy greens, most of us rely on the basics like romaine, leaf lettuce and spinach week after week – Don’t get me wrong, they provide so many health benefits and they are absolutely delicious and always in my fridge, but there is a huge selection of leafy greens in the produce […]

There is something about sloppy Joe’s that make my mouth water. I think it’s the sauce…. yeah, for sure the sauce! That ketchuppy (made up word) goodness and making a big old mess when you eat it. It’s like taking the hamburger helper of the 80’s growing up and slapping it between 2 buns. Mindfully […]

Ditch juice cleanses and detox nonsense for some practical, and evidence-based, advice… EAT MORE FIBER! This simply translates to EAT MORE PLANTS [fiber is the skeleton of plants and is not found in animal products]. Fiber ensures toxins are cleared from the body by capturing them as they are excreted into the GI tract for […]

Fall is slowly coming to an end and the holidays are fast approaching.  The one thing I miss most during winter, is my herb garden. I know, I know, I can grow indoor herbs but I have two cats that love to attack my indoor plants, so an indoor herb garden would never last.  The […]

I don’t know about you, but in our house we have been doing a lot of baking while we practice our social distancing and stay at home. Whether it’s quick bread, muffins, cookies, fruit crumbles, I find all homemade baked goods, especially my family comforting. It must be the smell that wafts through the house, […]

One week ago today we welcomed 2020! 2019 was quite a year, it was super busy with many life events that occurred, but that’s not what I am here to talk about. I am actually thankful and feel very at peace this January. As much as I enjoy the holidays, my nickname is the “Queen […]

Updated: Feb 2 This Smoothie is sure to pack a punch of vitamin C, potassium and iron! It’s loaded with spinach and my kids know it! This smoothie has taken on many different names in my family but it is ultimately the same recipe over and over. It’s been the “Ninja Turtle Smoothie” because my son […]