The month of summer is HERE! I don’t know about you all but I could not be more excited. One of my many favorite parts about summer is all the in season fresh produce that comes our way. I am currently down in Florida taking a few days for myself and could not help but pick up fresh mango’s at a local farmers market. This is the definition of natures candy!
Four years ago I was lucky enough to visit the country of Brazil. I loved everything about the country, the people, and the culture. But, my most favorite part was the discovery of acai.
Looking for an easy and delicious way to spruce up your breakfast? Here it is! As soon as you see how easy these are to make you will quickly put that toast to the side. Sweet potatoes are one of the many foods in my diet that I simply can not live without.
One fun fact about me: I have the biggest sweet tooth! Yup, just because I am a nutritionist doesn’t mean I don’t love sweets! You’ll notice that a chunk of my food blog is based around pancakes and chocolate-y things and that’s the reason why! However, I am constantly finding new and innovative ways to fill my sweet tooth, the HEALTHY way! Here is a great snack or dessert that does just that!
I was fortunate enough to be raised by parents who had a huge love and appreciation for GOOD food. My Mom is 1/2 Italian and every Sunday night my family and I would have an Italian feast. Now a days, we only really get that on Christmas and my brothers and I always look forward to Momma Diehl’s homemade sauce and Italian cooking. It is one of the only days of the year that I will consume processed white flour ingredients. However, that doesn’t mean I don’t crave it the other 364 days of the year!
Do not let the pictures fool you! I don’t think it’s possible to capture a picture good enough to explain how DELICIOUS this smoothie is! Generally, I’m not a big smoothie fan. I mostly believe in getting your nutrients through solid foods – HOWEVER – when it comes finding healthy alternatives to cater to those chocolate craving moments (we all have them!), this does the trick!
This time of year jump starts cravings for ‘comfort’ foods with earlier sunsets, Fall foliage, chilly evening temperatures. This dish is Autumn in a bowl! We all know I am a summer baby but I won’t deny that I love Fall seasonal foods! This delicious power bowl includes a perfect blend of protein, complex carbohydrates, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals! Giving you all your nutrients in one delicious meal!
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