Air Fryer Asparagus Fries with Basil Lemon Aioli (Keto, Paleo)

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At first, I resisted getting an Air Fryer – I mean , do I REALLY need another countertop appliance?! But then the FOMO set in, and just when I was about to break down and buy one, Hamilton Beach sent me their new Air Fryer – it was fate that this powerful healthy cooking machine would be mine. And, one of the first recipes I whipped up was low carb Asparagus Fries with Basil Lemon Dipping Sauce, it’s an amazingly fast to cook and ridiculously flavorful snack and side dish that just makes life better. Asparagus Fries for Air Fryer - keto, whole30 and paleo compliant

Plus, I’ve used ingredients in this asparagus air fryer recipe that keep it compliant with Paleo, Keto and Whole30 diets – so enjoy these veggie fries dipped in creamy sauce with impunity! Read on to get all the asparagus air fryer recipe details (as well as an oven-baked option as well): Continue reading →

“Super Clean” Strawberry Spinach Quinoa Salad

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This post is sponsored by Arm & Hammer. However, all comments, opinions and enthusiasm remain my own. 

Hello spring (almost) and hello “Super Clean” Strawberry Spinach Quinoa Salad! Honor the arrival of spring and staying true to good eating intentions with this colorful and crave-a-licious salad — baby spinach tossed with nutty quinoa and walnuts are balanced with a subtle sweet-tart flavor thanks to juicy berries and crispy Granny Smith apples. Super Clean Strawberry Apple Spinach Salad is perfect for your next party, picnic or potluck . .it's also great for meal-prepping for healthy lunches. Walnuts and spinach add extra texture, heart-healthy fats and protein.

Really, what could be better than eating a clean diet of fruits, veggies and healthy whole grains? Only one thing – and that’s making sure those fruits, vegetables and whole grains are actually CLEAN. Clean from pesticides, chemicals, soil and other residue and nasty stuff you don’t want to be eating. Read on to get the recipe for my Strawberry Spinach Quinoa Salad and also learn more about best practices for eating produce that are clean. Continue reading →

Nutrition is Personal – General Tips for Unique Needs

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This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com. 

While March has officially been named “National Nutrition Month” by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, most of us realize the importance of making educated food choices, implementing sound eating habits and exercising (or at least moving a little) every day

healthy foods for nutrition month

I think eating healthy is a very personal thing – what I eat isn’t necessarily what you should eat, the latest diet that’s all the buzz may NOT be beneficial for your, and our unique needs are constantly changing – there is no cookie cutter solution to nutrition. Yes, I did say cookie – and a cookie may even make the occasional appearance in YOUR healthy eating pattern. I think we can all agree the importance of keeping a consistent, nourishing eating plan that’s filled with tasty foods and keeps your personal “fueling” needs in mind — and sometimes that can be hard when you’re always on the go. Read on to get my “Nutrition is Personal”  – General Tips for Unique Needs and discover products I’ve recently discovered and LOVE that are helping me be my best me and are suitable for a wide range of dietary eating patterns! Continue reading →

Fiesta Five-Veggie Potato Salad

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Say “Hello,”  . . . err,  make that “Ola,” to my Fiesta Five-Veggie Potato Salad – it’s a delicious addition to your next family dinner or for pot lucks, outdoor grilling, and other casual entertaining. Packed with loads of vegetables (as the name implies), this south-of-the-border inspired salad is nothing like those monochromatic, bland, sit-in-your-stomach-like-lead potato salads of yore.

Fiesta Five Veggie Potato Salad a yummy, southwestern inspired side dish.

Instead, this simple to make southwestern potato salad is colorful, kicked up in flavor and lighter yet packed with plenty of vitamins and important nutrients. Read on the get the recipe and all the yummy details. Continue reading →

Pepperoni Pizza Cheese Crisps | Keto & Low Carb

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Forget takeout, forget delivery, you can whip up a batch of my Keto-friendly Pepperoni Pizza Cheese Crisps in under 10 minutes. You save time, you save money and you save nearly all the carbs found in traditional pizza with a bready crust.Keto Pepperoni Pizza Cheese Crisps are a delicious, low carb snack that can be made in under 10 minutes.

Read on to get this amazing low-carb, keto snack recipe. Continue reading →