I’m all for making smoothies any time of year. Even though it’s still winter, smoothies can be a quick and healthy breakfast or snack option. One of my favorite ways to add color to my smoothies is by adding blackberries. I picked so many blackberries last summer that I still have some in my freezer! Keeping reading for my peanut butter banana berry smoothie recipe.

I love using my Instant Pot for batch cooking grains, like quinoa. Though it’s considered a whole grain, did you know that quinoa is technically a seed? Quinoa has been around for thousands of years and is indigenous to parts of South America, including Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. Today I’ll share with you the health benefits of quinoa, an easy recipe for cooking it in the Instant Pot, and my favorite ways to eat quinoa.

An all-too-common ailment that a lot of people don’t like to talk about is constipation. But you should know that there are steps you can take to treat and prevent it. Keep reading to find out more about constipation including what it is, potential causes, and how to treat it with lifestyle changes.

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.

Happy New Year! Be sure to check out last week’s post if you’re looking for ways to get the New Year started off right in terms of healthy eating and increasing your activity level. January is national oatmeal month, so I thought I’d start off the New Year with one of my favorite and simple overnight oats recipes.

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.

‘Tis the season for baking! Traditionally, baked goods are packed full of sugar, saturated fat, and calories. But what if I told you that baked goods could be a bit healthier and still taste good? Read on to learn my simple tricks for improving the nutrition of some of my favorite baked goods, as well as for some recipes you can try during your next holiday baking session.

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.