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.

Welcome back for another post in my Flour Power series! There are so many alternative flours out there these days. One of my favorites is teff flour. Teff is an ancient grain from East Africa and is commonly used to make injera, which is a flatbread consumed in Ethiopia. Keep reading to find out why teff flour is such a healthy grain and for my favorite recipes!

Happy Thanksgiving! I don’t know about you, but there are always plenty of leftovers around at my house after Thanksgiving. It’s easy to get tired of eating the same thing after a few days, so here is a fun recipe that will let you share those leftovers with your dog.

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.

November is National Diabetes Month! In past blog posts, I’ve discussed what diabetes is and the best ways to prevent or manage it. Getting to a healthy weight alone can improve blood sugar levels; this can be achieved by making healthy food choices, getting enough sleep, managing stress, and increasing activity levels. Today’s post focuses on recommendations for exercise and why physical activity is so important for managing blood sugars if you have diabetes or are at risk of developing it.

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!

You may have heard of the Mediterranean diet, but not know exactly what it is. Today, I’ll break it down and discuss exactly what it is and why it’s a great option for an overall healthy diet. Plus I’ll share my top tips so that you can easily start eating a Mediterranean-style diet now!