Easy Homemade Tomato Sauce Recipe
Tomato season is in full swing! Making tomato sauce is one of the easiest ways to use all those tomatoes your garden produces. And an added bonus is that the sauce freezes well so you can make large batches to enjoy during the winter months. Read on to learn why tomatoes are healthy, why you should make your own tomato sauce instead of buying it, and for my delicious recipe.
Perfectly Roasted Beets Recipe
Beets: either you love them or you hate them. Whether you like them or not, beets are an all-star superfood packed with nutrition. Today, I’ll share the health benefits of beets and how to make them taste great!
Better Butters: Macadamia Nut Butter
Whenever I think of macadamia nuts I think of Hawaii, but did you know they were actually native to Australia? Like any nut or seed, it’s easy to turn macadamia nuts into nut butter. Today I’ll discuss the health benefits of macadamia nuts and share my simple yet delicious recipe.
Diets 101: Intermittent Fasting
There are so many diets out there and it’s often hard to find good information about whether or not these diets are worth trying. You’ve likely heard of intermittent fasting (IF) and wonder if it’s a good option. Today I’ll discuss what it is and the research behind it to help you make an informed decision about whether or not it’s a good plan for you and your health goals.
Unstoppa-Bowl: How to Make a Healthy Bowl
You may have heard the term “Buddha Bowl” and wonder what exactly this is. Bowls are an easy and healthy way to make a balanced meal; they’re also great for meal prep. In today’s post, I’ll share my simple template for making your own healthy bowls.
Diets 101: Anti-inflammatory Diet
You’ve likely heard of inflammation; not all inflammation is bad, but too much of it can be harmful. The good news is that certain foods may help prevent or reduce inflammation. Today I’ll discuss what inflammation is and how you can reduce it by eating a healthy diet.
Gestational Diabetes: What to Do About a High Fasting Blood Sugar
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is diabetes that develops in pregnancy. It can often be managed with lifestyle changes such as increasing exercise and eating fewer carbohydrates. For more information about what gestational diabetes is, check out one of my previous blog posts. Today I’m going to focus specifically on how to lower morning blood sugar levels with lifestyle changes.
Flour Power: Millet Flour
Welcome back for another post in my Flour Power series! There are so many alternatives to traditional wheat flour these days. Many of them, including millet flour, are naturally gluten-free so they are great for those with Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. Today I’ll share what millet flour is, why it’s a healthy option for baking, and list the various ways it can be used.
Food for Thought: Foods That Are Good for Brain Health
Healthy foods are important for your whole body and that includes your brain. Would you change your diet if it could possibly improve your brain health as you age? If so, then this blog post is for you! Today I’m sharing what I know about the healthiest foods for your brain.
Better Butters: Walnut Butter
It’s time for another recipe in my Better Butters Series! Walnuts are a nutrient-packed option when choosing nut butter, but unfortunately, store-bought varieties can be expensive. That’s why I like to make my own walnut butter! Today’s post is all about the health benefits of walnuts and I'll share a simple recipe for making your own walnut butter at home.