I can’t believe today is the last day of 2020! Have you ever set a New Year's resolution? Many people set resolutions but aren’t able to follow through with them because they are large and too difficult to accomplish. Today I will discuss what makes a goal SMART and how you can set goals that are achievable to help you improve your health. I’ll also share some examples of goals if you need help getting started, plus my best tips for success!

I have another great nut butter recipe for you in my Better Butters Series! Homemade nut butter makes great personal holiday gifts that are a healthy alternative to all the cookies and other sweets around this time of year. Today I’ll share my recipe for cashew butter, some of my favorite ways to enjoy it, and why it is a healthy choice.

Now more than ever, people are stocking up on food to make fewer grocery trips. Canned goods are the ultimate pantry staple because they have a long shelf-life and are incredibly versatile. Today, I’ll share my favorite canned goods plus a few of my favorite ways to use them!

It’s the time of year for lots of cookies! As a kid, I always tried to sneak bites of dough when making Christmas cookies. If you like cookie dough, then you should try my cookie dough yogurt! It’s super easy to make and a filling and healthy treat that is high in protein and calcium.

Welcome back for another post in my Beat the Box series! Store-bought pies and pre-made crusts are convenient, but do you know what ingredients they are made with? Making your own at home is a great idea if you want to have more control over what is in your food. Today, I’ll share reasons why homemade pies and pie crusts can be a bit healthier and are worth a little extra prep time.

Welcome to another post in the Better Butter series! It’s hard to deny the fact that Nutella is delicious. My favorite crepe filling while traveling in Paris was most definitely Nutella and banana. But what if you could make a healthier version at home? Today, I’ll share my recipe for chocolate hazelnut butter and compare the ingredients to Nutella.

I can’t believe Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Though your celebration may look a little different this year, it’s still a great time to cook some of your favorite holiday dishes. Many traditional Thanksgiving dishes can be made a little healthier with a few tweaks, so today I’ll share some of my favorite ways to make these dishes a little bit healthier. I’ll also give you my top 10 tips for healthy eating this Thanksgiving.

I love pizza, but sometimes I’m looking for a quicker and healthier alternative to traditional pizza. Enter chickpea flour! Chickpea crust pizza might sound a bit strange, but it’s easy to make and a delicious gluten-free option when you are craving pizza. The crust is made from ground-up chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans), which are high in protein and fiber. Today, I’ll share my recipe for chickpea crust pizza and tell you why it is a healthier alternative to traditional pizza.

Welcome back for another post in my Beat the Box series! Chili is one of my favorite fall meals, but a bowl of chili isn’t complete without a delicious batch of cornbread. Today I’ll compare homemade cornbread to several boxed mixes. Both are quick and easy to prepare and inexpensive, but homemade cornbread tends to be much healthier because it contains fewer ingredients. Read on to learn why I prefer homemade cornbread!

Welcome to the first post in the Better Butter series! In this series we’ll explore the world of nut butters, how to make them at home, and how to incorporate them into your diet. Store-bought nut butter often contains added sugar and oil, but if you make your own you’ll know exactly what is in it. Today’s post is all about almond butter!