High Protein Burrito – Low Cal!
Ingredients 1 lb Lean Ground Beef 1/2 cup Red Onion diced 1 Jalapeno diced 15 oz Black Beans canned and drained 15 oz Diced Tomatoes canned and drained 1 cup Corn 1 packet Taco Seasoning 4 Low Carb Tortilla Wraps Instructions Place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat with the taco seasoning. Cook the […]
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How Gut Health Impacts Sleep (And Vice Versa)
Good sleep helps the gut … Part of the reason gut health has received so much attention in recent years is because of its significance. Poor gut health is associated with a host of serious illnesses; along with inflammatory bowel diseases […]
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Why is eating the right amount so important?
Why is eating the right amount so important? If we don’t eat the right amount for our needs, our bodies will try to self-regulate to maintain homeostasis or meet evolutionary needs. If we’ve under-eaten, we might compensate with a binge. […]
Read MoreThe best foods for vitamins and minerals
Vitamins and minerals are as essential for living as air and water. Not only do they keep your body healthy and functional, they protect you from a variety of diseases. Vitamins and minerals get thrown together, but they are quite different. […]
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Protein Pancakes
Ingredients 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon stevia glycerite (equals ⅓ cup sugar) ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (not regular yogurt) 2 scoops whey protein powder unsweetened, not packed (about 40 grams total) 1 teaspoon baking powder gluten-free if needed Cooking spray for the griddle Instructions In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, […]
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Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
What You’ll Need This spaghetti and meat sauce recipe uses just a handful of simple ingredients. See the recipe card below for measurements. Ground turkey – You can also use ground beef. Salt Aromatics – Onion and garlic add flavor […]
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Strawberry Yogurt Muffin
These easy yogurt muffins come together quickly and are packed with strawberries. We use strawberry yogurt, but this recipe works with any yogurt. If you have a thicker yogurt (like Greek yogurt), you may need a bit of milk to […]
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Healthy Granola Bars
A healthy granola bar recipe with oats, peanut butter, honey, and your favorite mix-ins. High fiber, low sugar, and great for kids and adults! Ingredients 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 3/4 cup roughly chopped nuts like almonds, walnuts, pecans, peanuts or a mix 1/4 cup sunflower seeds […]
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Vitamin D for Good Bone Health
Vitamin D is necessary for strong bones and muscles. Without Vitamin D, our bodies cannot effectively absorb calcium, which is essential to good bone health.Children who lack Vitamin D develop a condition called rickets, which causes bone weakness, bowed legs, and […]
Read MoreEasy Baked Boudin Balls
I know what you’re thinking. What is a Baked Boudin Ball? That’s the question I asked when I first moved to Louisiana many years ago. Baked Boudin Balls are a Cajun and Creole tradition, steeped in one of the […]
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