Vacation 101: Snack Packs for Healthy Travelers

Sizzling sun, soft breezes, refreshing rain…summertime not only draws us to the outdoors, but it is also a time for families to get-away and enjoy each other on vacation.  At least with us there is always a slight anxiety surrounding get-aways when it comes to the food; if you are trying to eat healthy, and especially if you have […]

Greene Goodness Lemon Blend

 On a whole different level than “Pink Lemonade”… Do you ever feel like your body just needs a good sweeping from the inside out?  That’s how I feel every time I come back from say a weekend away or even just after a busy week!  Sometimes you just need a fresh start to the day that will set you […]

Pig Out…On Veggies!!

Farmers Markets are in full bloom and more seasonal foods are starting to pop up on the grocery shelves.  I got an awesome deal on organic raspberries so I bought a ton and froze them by spreading them out on a cookie sheet and then transferring to a large container.  I’ve been stocking up on […]

Urban Gardening: Growing Food in Unlikely Places

I have a theory: If people would scrap the “manicured lawn” idea and insert a giant garden and potentially a chicken coop, they could grow enough food for their family.  People have land but culture has decided it should be full of grass and fertilizers rather than grazing animals and vegetables. We have been growing our […]

Zucchini Lasagna Bake

Sometimes you just want to make an absolutely delicious meal.  It may take a little extra effort, but its taste will compensate for that.  You know the dishes I’m talking about, the ones that remind you of home, make you feel good inside, the ones you cannot wait to serve to others…or just hoard for yourself 😉  This […]

Very Veggie Chili

Very Veggie Chili

  Here’s a healthy and savory chili recipe that will keep you nourished during the upcoming winter…err…spring storm.  I cooked up a batch this afternoon that we’ll have for the week.  I also froze some for when we need a quick meal, now that’s my kind of frozen dinner! This chili is loaded with veggies […]

The Many Healthy Uses for Coconut Oil

You may on occasion (or often) feel as if mounting tasks are sucking you into a black hole of stress. Stress is one component of health that everyone wants to gloss over and pretend doesn’t exist. As a result, if often ends up taking control of our life and well-being. I’ve found the best way […]

Make-Ahead Healthy and Veggie-ful Breakfasts!

Looking for some easy and delicious ways to get more veggies and nutrients and less starch into your morning routine?  Then check out two of my favorite In our culture today, if it has lots of grain and sugar, it’s considered a breakfast food!  But honestly, since when did putting a hole in a hunk of […]

Paleo No-Bake Cookies!

No-Bake cookies…let’s face it, these are a classic favorite. If you show up to a party with no-bakes, you are instantly guaranteed to be the most popular person. If you’re looking for a healthier version of this beloved cookie, look no further!  These are gluten and grain free and made with healthier ingredients. If you’re […]