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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week While some schools will be starting back up again within the next couple of weeks, it still feels like summer to me! I grew up returning to school the week after Labor Day in early September. Whether you and your children are back in school or still out for summer,…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week The last Foodie Friday post featured blueberries so this week it’s all about strawberries! Savoring the seasonal summer fruits! Summer Strawberry Salad Ingredients 2 tablespoons Unsweetened, Plain Yogurt 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tablespoon White Balsamic Vinegar 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard 1/4 teaspoon Salt 8 cups Salad Greens of…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week Are you seeking ways to add beets to your diet? Are you craving a twist to your routine smoothie? Are you looking for new breakfast ideas? Beet and Berry Smoothie *A special thank you to wellness expert, author, and senior Peloton instructor, Emma Lovewell for sharing this recipe. Ingredients 2…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week Patriotic Smoothie Popsicles Ingredients 1 medium Banana (frozen) 5 ounces Unsweetened, Plain Cashew Yogurt (*may be substituted for diary yogurt) 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1/3 cup Blueberries (frozen) 1/2 cup Strawberries (frozen) 5 ounces Strawberry Cashew Yogurt (*may be substituted for diary yogurt) Directions Pulse banana, plain yogurt, and vanilla extract in a…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week Spinach and Strawberry Salad with Pecans Ingredients 3/4 cup Baby Spinach 1/2 cup Raw Sliced Strawberries 3/4 cup Baby Spinach 1/8 cup Chopped Pecans (may be substituted for walnuts, almonds, or cashews) 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar 1 dash Pink Himalayan Sea Salt (to taste) To…
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Combat Stress by Eating Right
INFLAMMATION What is it? A natural process that occurs when chemicals are released in the body, which can be helpful for healing injury and fighting infection. However, when inflammation becomes chronic, there is an elevated risk of major diseases, such as: Arthritis Depression Diabetes Cancer Heart Disease Does your regular diet include these foods? Chamomile Tea…