I like salad. Salad is good. You know what else is good? Adding quinoa to a green salad for extra texture and protein My recipe for Cali Quinoa Caprese Salad is an easy-peasy, summer-breezy meal perfect for those nights when you want to satisfy your laid-back mood in a no-cook vegetarian way. 
I have no shame in saying this quick dinner is built on convenience products, but healthier options – naturally! My 12 Minute Boiled Egg Pesto Pasta is a busy weeknight meal that is equally delicious packaged up and eaten cold for lunch.
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This post and giveaway is sponsored by Hamilton Beach, however all opinions, editorial content and enthusiasm remain my own.
Creating fast, fresh, fit and filling meals for my family, which includes my hubby along with two growing teenage boys and one hungry young adult man, is my daily goal. And, one of my huge take-aways from years of being a competitive athlete is that you need a realistic, actionable plan and the right tools and gear to achieve any goal – because there will be a lot of obstacles trying to keep you from the finish line (or in this case, dinner table).
That’s where my Vacuvita® comes in. It’s an amazing, multi-function countertop kitchen appliance that makes being the house “kitchen manager” of my so much easier. Vacuvita works on the simple fact that when oxygen is removed from food, it can stay fresh up to five times longer! Read on to learn all the cool things Vacuvita does, get my recipe for Freezer-Friendly Lemon Ginger Salmon, and enter to win your own Vacuvita Home Base Set ($299 ARV) Continue reading
Breakfast will never be boring again if you’ve got some basics on hand to make a beautiful bowl of goodness to fuel you through the morning. My Green Veggie Alt-Grain Bowl is loaded with nutritious, delicious ingredients and only takes a few egg-prepping minutes to make in the morning, noon or night.
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In search of fast, fit and frugal edible gifts to share with loved ones this holiday season? I’ve rounded up 10 of my favorite Healthy Homemade Food Gifts that make it easy to share your good taste with family, friends and other favorite people. Read on to get the ideas which are perfect for Christmas or even just stocking your own pantry.
Making a homemade gif is a sure way to maximize your thoughtful intentions while minimizing the negative impact on your wallet. Most people I know would SO prefer one of my five or ten-dollar healthy homemade food gifts made especially for them over a “whatever” last-minute department store grab at any expense. Plus, edible gifts are really the perfect solution for the person who seemingly has everything, you can never go wrong with food! Continue reading
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