Valentines Day Means Chocolate!
It’s Valentines Day this week, and that means chocolate is up on the blog. As most of you already know, I L O V E chocolate, so this is a big week for me. 🙂 Each day I will post a new, delicious chocolate recipe for you to try. Share it with your honey,…
Read MoreIt’s A Dangerous Time For A Sweet Tooth!
Halloween is such a fun time for the kids, and for the adults who think like kids – you know you are out there! Spooky costumes, scary movies, fun parties, oh and of course the TREATS! We are definitely entering into dangerous territory for all of us healthy eaters who might JUST happen…
Read MoreMaintain Your Weight Loss During BBQ Season
Weight Loss during BBQ Season Everyone loves a good BBQ, but usually that means lots of food, calories, fat, and that horrible regret the next day (or sometimes right after!). Remember that it IS possible to keep your weight loss on track during BBQ season – and here are a few tips: Never char meat…
Read MoreStart Detoxing with a Green Smoothie!
It’s Springtime, YAY! The sun is finally coming out from behind the clouds, the air feels warmer, and I actually saw some green grass & purple buds of a flower coming up this week. It’s a wonderful time to let go of some of the habits that have crept in over the winter &…
Read MoreBrussels Sprouts – One Of The Most Hated Veggies?
Day 4 as we count green veggies on our way to St. Patty’s Day tomorrow is Brussels Sprouts! Brussels Sprouts – I’m sure there are many of you out there cringing just reading the name. As kids you rarely love them, as adults you rarely love them – but you should! They really are one…
Read MorePesto!
GREEN day #3 is Pesto! Some people don’t know what pesto is. Let me tell you – it is D E L I C I O U S, and one of my most favorite green foods! There are literally dozens of different pesto recipes using a variety of different…
Read MoreGreen it up with Kale
Day 2 of GREENING it up as we count down to St. Patrick’s Day is Kale Day. I love Kale. I hope you do too, but if you haven’t found a way to love it yet, I have just the recipe for you! But first… Why kale? Glad you asked! Kale: is high in Iron…
Read MoreAvocado Popsicles? Really?? Plus a bonus avocado recipe
Are you afraid of avocados? Many people I meet ARE! That’s just because they haven’t had a chance to get to know this wonderful fruit (yep it’s a fruit). So, in case you are one of the people, let me introduce you to your avocado: Yes, avocados are relatively high in fat and calories (138 calories…
Read MoreHappy International Women’s Day – yep more chocolate… :)
Happy International Women’s Day to all the beautiful women out there! I’m so grateful that I have such an amazing job & that I am able to work with wonderful women just like YOU! To celebrate, I would like to introduce you to chocolate. Ok, yes – I’m sure you know it all too well…
Read MoreHappy Valentines Day From One Chocolate-Lover To Another
Print Almond Coconut Joy Bars Prep 15 mins Total 15 mins Yield 25-35 Bars Happy Valentines Day! I am a HUGE chocolate fan so today I am going to indulge a little. 🙂 Here is one of my favorites! Ingredients ½ – ¾ cup Brazil nuts, coarsely chopped 1 cup pure honey 1 ½…
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