Tag: food

White bowl with cooked quinoa, sauteed apples, and toasted pepitas on a green granite cutting board. Blue cloth with spoon in the background.

Coconut Milk Breakfast Quinoa

Do you love a warm breakfast cereal? If so, this vegan coconut milk breakfast quinoa is for you! Oatmeal is not the only cereal option that can be enjoyed for breakfast. There are other whole-grains or seeds, like quinoa, that can be cooked with a milk of your choice and […]

Go Further with Food

March is National Nutrition Month®, an education and information campaign created annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This year’s theme is “Go Further with Food“, which could not come at a better time and represents all the things I care about. Choosing nutritious foods to fuel us through […]

Triple Threat Chili

My friend Angie and I decided to compete in a local chili cook-off contest that was held back in February. The cook-off was put on by / benefited the Ann Arbor Civic Theater and was held at Wolverine State Brewing Co. Angie and I brainstormed different chili ideas involving various […]

A baking sheet full of No Bake Peanut Butter Pumpkin Balls

No-Bake Peanut Butter Pumpkin Balls

In the mood for a fall-inspired snack? These no-bake peanut butter pumpkin balls are quick to prepare, easy to pack, packed full of nutrients, and absolutely delicious! This recipe includes pumpkin which is basically a religion during the fall season. I recently did some grocery shopping at Trader Joe’s and […]

Healthy Office Snacks

Most people spend 8 to 9 hours at work so having a healthy snack or two during the workday provides the opportunity to increase energy, improve focus, and enhance productivity. Having healthy options available will decrease trips to the vending machine or cafeteria, which can save money and help you […]

Friendsgiving

Five Healthy Tips for the Holidays

1) Get enough sleep. Aim for at least 7-8 hours per night. Sleep deprivation will not only increase fatigue but can lead to increased food cravings. Studies have shown lack of sleep can cause increased levels of ghrelin, a hunger hormone, and decreased levels leptin, satiety/fullness hormone. So get that […]