February is American Heart Month so I thought I’d start off the month with a heart-healthy version of one of my favorite foods; nachos! Check out some of my past blog posts for more information on heart health. Read on for my sweet potato nacho recipe and to learn why it’s a healthier alternative to traditional nachos!

If you can’t already tell I love pretty much anything that contains peanut butter. Peanut butter is a nutritious and easy way to add protein and healthy fat to your breakfast. Today I’ll share my recipe for peanut butter apple baked oatmeal, which is one of my favorite meal prep breakfasts and is perfect for chilly winter mornings.

Some say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and for good reason! How can you go to work or school on an empty stomach and expect to perform at your best? Today’s post is dedicated to why breakfast is important, how to make a healthy breakfast, and my 8 favorite quick and easy on-the-go breakfast ideas.

When we think of calcium we often think of milk or cheese. But what if you can’t eat these dairy products because of a food allergy, intolerance, or you just don’t like the taste? Well, fear not! There are plenty of non-dairy foods that can provide you with the calcium you need. Today, I’ll discuss why calcium is important, how much you should get each day, and the best non-dairy sources.

I can’t believe 2021 is coming to an end. Many of you may be thinking of New Year’s resolutions as 2022 approaches. Today I’ll discuss 3 things to keep in mind if you’d like to work on improving your health through healthy foods and an active lifestyle. Hopefully this will motivate you to get working on goals to improve your health! Also, be sure to check out my previous post about setting SMART goals.

Are you looking for a last-minute homemade Christmas gift? Then look no further than one of my Better Butter recipes! Today I’ll share my easy recipe for pecan butter; making your own at home is simple and free of added salt, sugar, and oils. Read on for the recipe and for some tasty ways to incorporate pecan butter into your diet.

Are you in need of a quick weeknight meal? Are you looking for a quick and easy way to cook chicken thighs? If you have an Instant Pot, you’re in luck! Chicken thighs are one of the easiest things to cook in an Instant Pot and can help you get dinner on the table quickly. Today, I’ll share why I prefer chicken thighs over chicken breasts and my simple Instant Pot Chicken Thighs recipe.

I don’t know about you, but I see pumpkin everything this time of year! Pumpkin is a delicious and nutritious way to add some color and nutrition to your diet. Pumpkin is a type of winter squash and can be incorporated into your cooking in so many ways. Today I’ll share the health benefits of eating pumpkin and some of my favorite ways to include it in your meals and snacks.

As I’ve said in previous posts, I love using my Instant Pot and use it all the time. Before getting an Instant Pot a few years ago, I had never cooked dried beans because I thought it would be difficult and time-consuming. Luckily, the Instant Pot makes it so easy! Read on to learn why dried beans are a great time- and cost-saving option, plus my simple recipe for cooking dried chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans.

Last week, I talked about the Mediterranean diet. Another diet with similar principles is the DASH diet or Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. As the name suggests, this diet focuses on food choices to help lower blood pressure levels. Today I’ll discuss what foods make up the DASH diet and some easy ways that you can start eating this way right away!