Most people don't mind nutrition-rich green beans, but they aren't particularly inspiring. Many of us have flashbacks of canned green beans served at Thanksgiving, limp, overcooked string beans that have been steamed out of all flavor, or beans that taste delicious because they've been drowned in butter. It's a shame, because this budget-friendly food actually…
When you think pizza, your mind probably goes to a cheesy, crispy dish. But what if you want a refreshing dish that's easy to make and will leave you feeling healthy and revitalized? Then you have to try this Watermelon Pizza. I've flipped the script on traditional pizza and created this fruity version. Instead of…
Although the vast majority of cases are preventable, blood clots are a serious public health problem that kill hundreds of thousands of adults each year. In the U.S. alone, up to 300,000 people die each year from blood clot conditions called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), formed when blood thickens and clumps together, then travels and causes…
Salads aren't exactly known for being filling or protein-rich, especially fruit ones. If you think of canned varieties, they're usually made up of a few sad chunks of fruit in a sugary syrup. But that was then. My Quinoa Salad with Fruit will change how you think about fruit salads for good. For starters, it's made…
Estimates show that rates of celiac disease diagnoses have risen by nearly 400 percent since the 1960s, and many health authorities speculate that there still may be a significant percentage of people living with undiagnosed celiac disease or similar problems.(1) In the U.S. and most other industrialized nations, slightly less than 1 percent of all adults have…
Are you ready to make one of the most powerful breakfasts ever in just minutes? It's time to try my Paleo Protein Pancakes. If you enjoy pancakes — or even if you don't, for that matter — you're going to love this morning meal. These pancakes are made from coconut flour, so they're perfect for…
Mocha fudge sounds rich, decadent and … healthy? If you enjoy sipping your breakfast or recharging with a post-workout protein shake, then you have to try this Protein Mocha Fudge Smoothie, powered by bone broth. Don't let the long name fool you. This fudgy protein smoothie is Paleo and tastes amazing — plus, it's healthy! It's…
Do you enjoy protein bars? I love eating them on the go. They're an easy way to ensure I get my protein fill, which is crucial for improving muscle mass and promoting heart health. Unfortunately, some of the bars you buy at the store are packed with icky fillers and strange ingredients. It's enough to make you skip…
Amasai is traditional, fermented milk beverage that is very similar to kefir. It has the consistency of a liquid yogurt and a tart, fermented taste that let's you know it contains valuable probiotics. A nutritional staple for most South Africans for hundreds of years now, amasai has recently come into the mainstream more as probiotic…
Itchy skin can be so annoying, with inflammation to include swelling, heat, redness and even pain. If continued scratching occurs, it can make problems worse and cause infection. When summer is around the corner, anything from insect bites from those pesky mosquitoes, poison ivy, poison oak and irritation from the chlorine in pools can cause dry itchy…
