Category: health

Raspberry Smoothie Delight

Raspberry & Chocolate! If you haven’t already guessed, I am a smoothie addict. I make and drink them every single day. I find that it’s just a super simple and easy way for me to have something that is, in my opinion, 100% nutritious. I also tend to struggle with trying to eat enough fruit,…


Easy Vegan Protein Bites

These little protein bites are perfect for when you are craving a quick snack! Not only are they delicious, but also happen to be plant based, super easy, and made with ingredients that you probably have on hand right now. What’s not to love here?! You can thank me later. Recipe 1/3 Cup oats 1/3…


Maple Date Protein Treats

Maple + Date + Dark Chocolate = Delicious Treat Ok…so when I went into the kitchen with the intention of making myself some simple, low sugar, high protein bars, something went wrong and I derailed. Instead, I got carried away and these turned into more of a dessert. It happens sometimes. I also just can’t…


Frozen Strawberry & Chocolate Chip Treat

I know, there’s something wrong about making anything that is intended to be eaten frozen at this time of year in Michigan. But for some unknown reason, this just popped into my head…so I had to whip it up! Strawberries are hands down my favorite fruit. Unfortunately, the ones in the stores right now are…


Vanilla Cranberry Protein Bars

I have been craving something made with oatmeal lately for some reason. I don’t know, maybe it’s the weather? I was looking in the pantry for my usual protein bar ingredients when I noticed that I had some dried cranberries that needed to be used up. I do not remember if I have ever made…


Living With Hashimoto’s Thyroid Disease

Disclaimer… I am not a Dr. and have no intention of giving anyone any medical advice about any health concern. I am simply sharing my experience with a nearly lifelong medical condition. I was first diagnosed with thyroid disease when I was just 15 years old, 27 years ago. My parents had taken me to…


Date & Nut Bites

Date & Nut Bites I love when super simple recipes turn out to be super delicious treats! This is one of them. I had a sweet tooth last week and couldn’t figure out what I wanted to snack on. I had already eaten way too much candy and needed something that was made of actual…


Vegan Date & Pumpkin Seed Protein Bars

I’m really excited to share this recipe with you today because this little gem is not only a tasty, crunchy snack, it’s also loaded with good stuff! Pumpkin seeds & flaxseeds are tiny little nutritional powerhouses. Dates add a natural sweetness along with a good dose of fiber. And the coconut oil and peanut butter…


Vegan Dark Chocolate Strawberry & Coconut Protein Smoothie

The tasty, healthy ingredients! It’s rare that I ever switch up my smoothie game, as I am a creature of habit and possibly routine to a weird fault. But today I got crazy! I had some strawberries that were starting to look sad and neglected, so I came up with this decadent deliciousness! Strawberries are…


The Importance Of Vitamin B-12 For Health

There is no shortage of vitamins, minerals, and supplements on the market today, all trying to convince us that each one is the magic bullet for optimum health. Separating the hype from the facts is no easy task. So which vitamins and supplements do you really need? I believe the answer is different for all…