I am a chocoholic – – I admit it! I especially love finding ways to add as many nutrient-rich ingredients as possible into my treats. This mousse is no exception. The secret ingredient? Avocados. Full of fiber, vitamins and healthy fats, avocados are great in smoothies, on salads, by themselves, and you guessed it, as a…
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Why We Should Ignore 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines
The government recently released the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines. These Guidelines have been set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) since the 1980s.
Fudgey Flourless Brownies (Gluten Free)
I was really craving chocolate baked goods one day, and thought of making this simple recipe. It’s a throw back from my raw vegan days, but it is nutrient rich and every bit as decadent as a piece of chocolate cake!
Kid-Approved Mexican Meatballs
I’m always looking for new recipes to try, and especially ones that my kids will eat.
Kid-Approved Warm Cocoa Without the Chemicals
Some days we just need a cup of hot cocoa. Actually, in my house, it’s “warm” cocoa, because I’m serving it to two toddlers and a five year old. Today, though was a good day for cocoa.
Why Do We Pressure New Moms to Lose Weight?
I remember trying on clothes about two months after the birth of my second daughter and feeling frustrated that nothing fit. I had been walking and was even doing short cardio workouts. I was trying to eat healthy foods. Yet, unlike the new celebrity mothers shown on magazine covers and TV shows and basically everywhere in the…