I dont know about you, but I love brussels sprouts! (Yes, they are always brussels, even if you eat one). These mini cabbage looking guys are packed with nutrition. 10 sprouts have over 100% of your daily needs, vitamin K (which aids in blood clotting, and helps make proteins for you rblood, kidneys and bones), Plus, these guys are a great…
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Rainbow Veggie Fajitas
I had some fun with fajitas last weekend! I went to my friends place to help make dinner, we’re getting into a thing of doing this quite often, and I’m loving it! Typical restaurant fajitas, although delicious, are super high in fat and can make you feel like crap the next day, literally. So, we…
Colorful Cucumber Salad
I love cucumbers, they are so versatile for salad making! They have a simple fresh flavor that matches pretty much any flavor you add to them. Cucumbers are oftentimes forgotten for their great nutritional value. One cup can boost your intake of vitamin K, B vitamins, copper, potassium, vitamin C, magnesium and manganese. These yummy…
Cinnamon Cranberry Spiralized Carrots
It’s been a crazy holiday season! With all of these parties and get togethers, it gets tough to stay on track with eating healthy. I had some fun with making a tasty spiralized carrot recipe. This low calorie recipe is a great side dish for meals, or a great addition for any holiday party spread. It…
Home Made Tomato-Veggie Sauce
I love making my own sauces. It’s really quite easy…you could even do this over a campfire. By making your own sauces you can control everything that goes into it! If you have any kinds of food allergies, this is something you should definitely do! Plus, it’s a great way to add vegetables to your…
Orange October
In honor of Orange October, the San Francisco Giants being in the World Series, it being fall, and my love of pumpkin…I present you with kabocha squash-aka Japanese pumpkin. This squash has the texture of butternut squash (they’re pretty much sisters) and tastes like a pumpkin cross bred with a sweet potato. Here is a whole kabocha….
Zoodles = Zucchini Noodles
Have you heard of this zoodle craze?? I definitely have. I see it all over Instagram and Pintrest, however had never tried it, until tonight! My world will be forever changed. This delicious invention is SO low in calories and packed with vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium! These are are great for athletes–helping your…
Happy National Guacamole Day!
Make your own at home, it is pretty easy to make, really! Homemade guac only requires some chopping and mixing of these items (estimated amounts, may vary based on your liking;) -4 medium ripe avocados (mashed with a fork) -2 roma tomatoes (take out the seeds and dice) -1 lime (juiced) – ¼ C red…
Triathlon #1 : Lake Tahoe Triathlon
Two weeks ago, I completed my first triathlon!! (The Lake Tahoe Triathlon – Olympic Distance) Honestly, I did not train hardcore for this event. I did some mountain biking with friends, surfed a bunch, and hiked trails in Tahoe (I will add I did a few swims in the lake and had a couple of days of running). However,…
Prevent Cramps with Cantaloupe
Prevent cramps during your workout with CANTELOUPE!
Gluten Free Cook Book
Well, I have successfully made it through 6 days avoiding gluten all together! I already experienced many problems those who have Celiac Disease or gluten allergies come across. Today I was at a wellness fair, where employees all brought in home-made foods. Yikes!! I got lucky on this one. There was a woman at the fair…
Day-1 Gluten Free Challenge
Day one underway! First off, what is gluten? Gluten is a protein that is found in the grain of wheat, barley and rye. Gluten can be found in many products made with these grains, such as breads, pastas, crackers, cereals etc. It can also be hiding in other items, like gravy and sauces. 1-Celiac Disease:…
Elevated Nutrition 