I’ve been making this plant protein shake daily for the past few months. In fact, I crave it in the mornings! I’ve worked it into my routine and is a lovely habit to have every day. It’s a protein shake with protein powder, mandarin...

Recently I teamed up with the CocoaVia® brand to educate my readers about the health benefits of cocoa flavanols. Sponsored by my friends at CocoaVia®, written 100% by me. As the weather dips into cooler temperatures, you may be tempted to indulge in hot café...

Recently I teamed up with the CocoaVia® brand to educate my readers about the health benefits of cocoa flavanols. Sponsored by my friends at CocoaVia® brand, written 100% by me. What are cocoa flavanols? You’ve probably heard about chocolate, especially dark chocolate, being good for you....

Recently my brother-in-law shipped us a case of Florida oranges. Shortly thereafter my husband’s co-worker gave us a grocery bag full of freshly picked oranges from her backyard. I had so many oranges I panicked! Who would eat them? (I love them, my daughter...

Smoothie satisfies, even in the off-season Clean Eating Smoothie Usually I don’t bother with creating smoothie recipes. If you stick to the basics—bananas, summer berries, milk and yogurt—you’re bound to have delicious success. But how about during the winter months when fresh, local, seasonal fruit is...

Except for a few sometimes used in egg dishes, vegetables aren’t common in the typical American breakfast. With purple blackberries obscuring the green hue of the spinach, even vegetable haters won’t notice that this smoothie offers one full serving of vegetables. Get your blackberries while you can, since...

Arizona Midday host Destry Jetton asked me to come in to the show today and talk about healthy frozen drinks, now that the thermostat is hitting 100 degrees in Phoenix. Here are the tips and recipes I shared on how to make the healthiest and...

Looking for a delicious and easy way to incorporate fruit into your day? This recipe provides a time-saving and money-saving way to enjoy a smoothie beverage! Makes approximately 20 ounces (570 ml) – 2 to 3 servings (about 6 ounces, or 175 ml each) Prep Time: 5 minutes 2 ripe...