Recipe: Pineapple-Mango Smoothie

Recipe: Pineapple-Mango Smoothie

McDonalds has a Pineapple-Mango smoothie. This may be one of the healthier options at McD, but it’s definitely not the role model smoothie. Check out the ingredients and food label. (Keep in mind serving size) Let’s make our own from scratch. The beauty of...
Recipe: Fresh Green Beans (2 recipes!)

Recipe: Fresh Green Beans (2 recipes!)

I happen to love fresh green beans. (My favorite is how my Grandma makes them) BUT I wanted to try some new recipes with them. Here are 2 recipes! Green Beans with Parmigiano Reggiano (taken from www.relish.com) Ingredients ♦ 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ♦ 1...
Recipe: Guacamole

Recipe: Guacamole

I must say, I never was a guacamole fan. But ever since I started eating avocados in my fav dip, I find that I’ll eat avocado in anything I can get! My friend Leslie made this guacamole dip this summer and it’s a great basic recipe! The cilantro in it...
Recipe: Cottage Cheese Salad/Dip

Recipe: Cottage Cheese Salad/Dip

If you are like me, getting veggies in to meet your daily quota is a difficult task. A salad like this is a great way to get the antioxidants we need along with some protein to give us a fuller feeling longer. Make this to keep in your refrigerator for a healthier...
Cooking with Candace & a Giveaway!

Cooking with Candace & a Giveaway!

***Giveaway Closed! Winner Posted on Wednesday, July 6th!** Today I have a guest post from someone I think you might know, Candace Cameron Bure, author of “Reshaping it All: Motivation for Physical and Spiritual Fitness” ! I’m so excited to feature...