If you’re as obsessed with lavender-flavored drinks as we are, then get excited – this kombucha is BEYOND. We love the health benefits of lavender, and the relaxing effect it can have on stress and anxiety. Some studies show promise that lavender may even have a calming effect on more severe neurological disorders, and that…
Your breakfast is taking a vacation! If you love smoothie bowls and chia pudding, try this tropical twist on a breakfast treat: coconut shells for bowls! This edible trend is loaded with healthy, satiating fats and makes your breakfast time (or snack time) so much more beautiful. Reminiscing or dreaming of an island getaway? Make…
We’re big fans of smoothie and acai bowls – they’re delicious, refreshing, filling, and almost like having dessert for breakfast! There are a few tricks to making sure your smoothie bowl has the right consistency, proportions, and nutrition. Let’s take a look. Consistency and Proportions To take your smoothie from drinkable to spoonable, you want…
Craving ice cream but don’t want to undo all your hard work in the gym? You’ll love these adorable chocolate chip banana “nice” cream bites. All you need are two ingredients – bananas and chocolate chips. This recipe is so simple and great for those eliminating gluten or dairy from their diets. And it’s a…
Look: we’re not suggesting you run to the drive-through right now. That’s not our intent with this. Now that that’s out of the way, let’s talk about a realistic situation. You’re on the go, out with friends, or traveling, and there’s nowhere to stop. You haven’t packed food, and you’re starving. You search for an…
These decadent rose-colored gems may look like chocolate truffles but are protein balls in disguise. Soft, creamy, and chocolaty, they are also dusted with freeze-dried raspberries, giving them a gorgeous, bright look and a bold, fruity flavor that complements the chocolate perfectly. No baking, no weird ingredients, and they take just 15 minutes to prepare!…
Never heard of dried cantaloupe? Neither had I. But when slicing this in-season melon one morning I thought, “I’ve made dried mango, and even made my own fruit leather, so what would happen if I dried slices of juicy cantaloupe?” Bliss. That’s what. Dried cantaloupe is chewy, sweet, and similar to the flavor and texture…
People soak almonds to DIY almond milk or vegan recipes like cheese or desserts, but is that just to yield a softer consistency, or are there health benefits to soaking nuts? Stephanie Clarke and Willow Jarosh of C&J Nutrition, registered dietitians and authors of Healthy, Happy Pregnancy Cookbook, say that soaking almonds for 12 to…
If you’re a Paleo newbie, a vet looking for recipe ideas, or just trying to cut carbs and up protein, we have a day of deliciousness prepared for you. This Paleo-perfect diet is loaded with protein (nearly 100 grams!), low in carbohydrates (just over 100 grams!), and clocks in at just a bit past 1500…
Sure, you’d love some one-on-one time with a bowl of ice cream and a spoon, but that late-night treat can pack on over 250 calories. Whether you’re craving a sweet, creamy dessert, a homemade cookie, or chocolate-anything, here are healthier ways to indulge so you can enjoy your treat without a dollop of guilt. Source:…
