Category Archives: Vegan

Four Ways to Season Watermelon That Will Blow Your Mind

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This post is sponsored by Watermelon.org, however all opinions, content and enthusiasm remain my own.

Watermelon is a wonderful thing, anyway you slice it! For years I enjoyed my watermelon plain, un-adorned, naked, au naturale or however else you care to describe it – just watermelon. And, while that is still probably my favorite way to enjoy a ripe watermelon bursting with sweetness, I realized that these people who were putting salt on watermelon and other seasonings might be on to something. Watermelon seasoned four ways

 

Variety IS the spice of life after all, so rummaged through my pantry and fridge shelves pulling out all my favorite recipe flavor boosters. Hmmm, what would be good on watermelon? What are the best spices for watermelon? Read on to discover Four Ways to Season Watermelon that Will Blow Your Mind. Continue reading →

Pineapple Edamame Salad with Ginger Wasabi Cashew Butter

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Sometimes the day calls for thinking creatively, especially if you remembered lastminute about an invitation to a social event where you were asked to bring a side dish. Saving the day was my Pineapple Edamame Salad with Ginger Wasabi Cashew Butter Drizzle was invented with literally what I had on hand. It’s definitely a creative fruit salad!Pineapple Edamame Salad with Ginger Wasabi Cashew Butter Drizzle

Sure, I could have stopped by the store and grabbed a bag of chips and salsa to present the hostess but, as a healthy food blogger, that usually doesn’t faire to well and sounds something like this “Oh, I was expecting you to bring one of your homemade fit and fabulous creations . . .. but this looks . .err, good,” said with manufactured enthusiasm. So, read on to get this super easy, four ingredient fruit salad recipe you can make in five minutes: Continue reading →

Plant-based Morning Power with Coffee & Natural Bliss

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I have a very active and varied schedule most mornings, but the one unifying factor that gets me up and keeps me going is COFFEE! And, just in case we ever meet up for a cuppa joe, you’ll need to know that I take mine verrrrry creamy. Read on to find out how coffee AND Coffee mate® natural bliss® Plant Based Half & Half Unsweetened are helping me live my best life! run, workout and coffee calendar

I bet your weekly schedule is just as busy or busier than mine (although, this is just a partial list, haha)! I love to accomplish all I can, and a few mugs of creamy coffee (or iced coffee in the summer), and I’m always turning to this elixir of life for the win! Continue reading →

Refreshing Watermelon Veggie “Reviver” Drink

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This post is sponsored by the National Watermelon Board; however, all comments, opinions and enthusiasm are my own.

It’s finally spring (insert happy dance) and I’m ready for a new start thanks to my Refreshing Watermelon Veggie Reviver Drink!

Refreshing Watermelon Veggie Reviver

I’ve started back up my outdoor fitness routine AND watermelon-a-week habit, both which last without waiver from March through November (sometimes longer if the weather is nice or a see a mighty-fine looking winter watermelon). To kick off my watermelon for runners recipes this season is a body and brain-boosting beverage that will get you up and at ‘em with a spicy-sweet -kick. Read on to get the healthy watermelon recipe: Continue reading →

Orange-Pecan Quinoa Stuffed Avocados | Low-carb

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Even if you’re sloppin’ through the snow up North, you can bring a little West Coast sunshine to the dinner table with my Orange-Pecan Quinoa Stuffed Avocados. The vibrant colors and vitamin-packed goodness is just what you need to put a little spring in your step until Spring!Orange Pecan Quinoa Stuffed Avocados

Read on to get all the deets on this easy stuffed avocado recipe: Continue reading →