Food Solutions for Your Busy Life
This smoothie marked my inaugural use of hemp seeds. I wasn’t sure what to do with hemp or whether I would like it, but I found that the seeds added a nice texture and nutty flavor to my smoothie. They also made a smoothie more of a filling meal because of their fat, protein, and [...]
This may sound like an indulgence, but it’s actually a healthy snack that will also satisfy your sweet tooth. Someone posted this on Twitter the other day and it looked so good I immediately made it. I added some chopped nuts on top since I was having it for lunch and wanted it to be [...]
June is one of the best months for sweet, juicy strawberries. They’re perfect for snacking on or using in salads, but I also love blending them into cool, creamy smoothies like this one. The berries are so sweet you don’t need any sweetener in this, just the fruit. To make your smoothie a full [...]
We’re nearing the end of strawberry season, so it’s time to squeeze the last bit of pleasure out of summer’s most popular fruit! Here are some creative ways to enjoy your last few strawberries: Strawberries with Brown Sugar and Sour Cream. Rinse and hull your strawberries. Place 1/4 cup light sour cream in a little [...]
Question: What’s the skinny on acai bowls? I’ve had about a million of them over the past 6 weeks and am not looking like a runway model yet. Are they really that healthy? Answer: Acai (ah-sigh-ee) is a Brazilian berry that caught the attention of Americans a few years ago for being the most “antioxidant-packed [...]
The following foods are often toted as healthy, but a closer look reveals they may be more likely to cause weight gain than weight loss, because of their high calorie content. Read on, to make sure you’re not falling victim to these traps! Smoothies. Enormous smoothies packed with sugar and calories are the name of [...]
