Stuffed peppers are a fantastic food to make on a less busy day to use for lunches during the week! The key is to make them with a protein that is going to keep you full for a long time. Quinoa is your guy! You can even freeze the leftovers and use another day, or…
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Real Cornbread
Cornbread is such an amazing touch to meals! (Especially chilli;) Being allergic to dairy, it’s hard to find a good recipe without it. I changed some things up in a recipe I found, and I believe it was a success! This was a dense one, and not overly sweet. I enjoyed this guy for a…
Camping with Quinoa
Summer is upon us! For many people, this means camping season! Camping is a great way to get outside, enjoy nature and explore. It oftentimes also means eating a lot of junk food…that mindless sitting+snacking combo is a very popular one at campgrounds. Also,we tend to center our meals around unhealthy foods because they’re easier…
Baked Eggplant Slices
Eggplant is not only delicious, but amazingly good for you! Benefits including brain protection, antioxidant activity, being a great source of B vitamins, keeps your bones strong, is a proven cancer protector, and all of this for only 19 calories per cup. I feel like eggplant is seen as an intimidating vegetable, with few people consuming them often….
Lemon Pepper Basil Tilapia
Making fish can be intimidating! Make it less intimidating by using a simple, fail proof recipe, such as this one 😉 Fish is an excellent protein source while providing omega-3 fatty acids to protect your brain. Eating fish 2-3 times a week has been proven in many studies to improve memory, prevent heart disease, and…
Hot Colorful Coleslaw
Coleslaw that is typically eaten in America are high fat, high calories, and not an item that should be consumed frequently. Other countries get this right. My friend shared this recipe with me, that her grandmother from Mexico has made for years. It is a light, healthy delicious coleslaw with no creams or added fats. Lots of flavor! Ingredients:…
Elevated Nutrition 