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This is one of the best salsas I’ve had in a while. It requires few ingredients, is all natural, and can be whipped up in no time. It’s not only delicious, but absolutely gorgeous. Ingredients: 1 tomato chopped (or use a handful of cherry or grape tomatoes) juice of 1 lime (add zest if you [...]

Today I was racking my brain with an idea for dinner. I kept trying to dream up something yummy, healthy and amazing (maybe I set the bar a little high). Finally, my mom’s enchilada recipe came into my head. Then, I realized I rarely, if ever, cook many of the recipes I grew up with. [...]

Lately I have been thinking about my food in a new light. About five years ago I gave up all sorts of JUNK food. Along with white bread, red meat, pork, and preservatives!  Then I realized that I have been missing out on a few of my childhood favorites, like the hot dog! So guess what? I brought it [...]

This recipe was featured on 101cookbooks awhile back and I decided to give it a try. I wasn’t disappointed. It’s basically a super quick super food recipe that packs a ton of flavor into just a few ingredients. It’s simple to make and absolutely delicious. Ingredients: (serves four) 1 cup quinoa 1 cup water 1 [...]

This is a great, quick summer recipe for when the last thing you want to do is slave over a hot stove. This meal will fill you up and cool you down. Ingredients: (serves 2) About 1 fist full of soba noodles 2 tblsps almond butter (or use any nut butter you like) 1 cup [...]

“Poor Traveler.” It’s a phrase you here a lot in our house: from friends, family and of course, us. If Traveler (our Gordon Setter) were a child, he’d be the one at the pool under the umbrella with the stripe of zinc oxide on his nose, plugs in his ears and an asthma inhaler. He’s [...]

This is a great, quick go-to recipe for healthy version of home made ice cream with very little sugar and no cream. All you need is a blender and the ingredients below. 2 frozen bananas (*throw uneaten, overripe bananas in the freezer instead of tossing out. you can use them later for recipe like this [...]

Image Credit: Oh Nuts Can you name your favorite fruit?  I can honestly say that California Medjul dates rank up there with chocolate for me….they are very high in sugar and high on the gylcemic index, but, they are SOOOOO GOOOD!  On the Zone diet, two dates are considered one carbohydrate block (out of three [...]

These peanut butter bombs are crammed full of protein in a single bite- perfect to pop in  your mouth before or after a tough workout. Personally, I prefer these when I get home from work, running on empty and need a pick me up before heading to the gym. I also keep a few in my office to eat [...]

Last month I posted at NHS about our family plan for saving money this summer and everyone asked me the same question. Everyone wanted to know how I only spend $50-60 a week at the grocery store. I am a pretty thrifty shopper, but I never compromise on HEALTHY foods! You can eat healthy on [...]

The summer is here and it is time to get a little creative in the kitchen. I love my oatmeal almost 365 days a year, but in the summer I am craving something cool and refreshing. Well have no fear I have some delicious and nutritious easy summer breakfast ideas. The Green Monster Smoothie 3 cups of Baby Spinach 1 [...]

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped carrots 1/2 diced onion (small to medium) 1 cup lentils (pre-soaked and rinsed) 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms (cleaned) 2 large handfuls spinach 1/3 cup red wine Note: For soft lentils that take less time to cook, soak over night in a bowl of water that covers the lentils complete. Before cooking, [...]

Who doesn’t love a cool, refreshing smoothie on a hot summer afternoon? Bananas, frozen berries, milk and ice make the perfect fruity blend. But why stop there? Smoothies are so versatile, and the mix-in possibilities are endless! Here are a few non-traditional ingredients that will take you on a smoothie adventure. Oats: If you need [...]

Who doesn’t love some good shrimp on the barbie? Grilled shrimp is one of my all-time favorite summer foods that conjures thoughts of warm nights, ocean breezes, and lazy sipping on pina coladas. Shrimp are also a great low-calorie option for block parties and barbecues which tend to offer heavy hamburgers and hot dogs (Fact: 1 pound of [...]

The last thing I want to do to my body is put fast food crap in it!  All that hard work, sweat, and early mornings should not equal a trashy meal when running around during the day.  My best advice for keeping it clean and in the Zone is to always be prepared.  Never leave [...]