Sweet & Salty Snacks: Featuring Sahale!
Many of us tend to get in a rut with our snacks. We find something easy, convenient to pack up for the work (or school) day, and hopefully *healthy* too. Some of my go-to snacks are fruit, hardboiled...
View ArticleInside the Life of a Personal Chef!
Personal chef services have really increased in the past few years. With many people lacking cooking skills or time yet still wanting to eat healthy (& homemade!) meals, the market for a Personal...
View ArticleHappy Fourth
What does the word “freedom” mean to you? For me, it starts with being thankful for the many freedoms we enjoy on a daily basis… freedom of speech, the ability to choose & share our beliefs. These...
View ArticleMini Summertime Pot Pies
Ever get the craving for a certain food… in the wrong season? Chicken pot pies are a winter comfort food but here they are making a summertime appearance! I added some summer vegetables & lightened...
View ArticleSwanson Giveaway!
This month is the 45th anniversary for Swanson Health Products… what better way to celebrate than with a giveaway! Swanson was kind enough to contact me asking if I would want to participate in...
View ArticleBlog Break = Heartbreak
heart·break \ˈhärt-ˌbrāk\ noun : a very strong feeling of sadness, disappointment, etc. : crushing grief, anguish, or distress Everyone gets busy. It actually isn’t even a valid excuse for anything...
View ArticleBlueberry Macaroon Energy Bites
Monday is here and the deal stands… A brand new recipe! When thinking about how to incorporate nuts or trail mix into a client’s diet in a creative way, there tends to be a roadblock for me. Not...
View ArticleThe Truth About Gluten
If you keep up with the changing trends of nutrition, you’ve heard “gluten” mentioned a few times lately. People love to be part of the next new trend whether it’s really beneficial to the body or not…...
View ArticleWeekend Announcement: The Body Department
Guess who is the newest contributor to The Body Department?? Yours Truly! Please visit their website and check it out… there’s lots of great information on nutrition, exercise and living a...
View ArticleEggplant Parmesan {Gluten-Free}
I’ve recently been trying out a gluten-free diet and really feel like it’s working for me. Another new addition to my daily diet has been fresh food from Urban Acres! I started buying a weekly produce...
View ArticleSweet Potato Breakfast Cups
“I just don’t have time for breakfast” I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve heard this comment… Seriously? Breakfast gets your metabolism going by giving you the fuel you need first thing in the...
View ArticleChicken Enchiladas {Bites!}
As it continues to get colder here in Texas, the meal requests around here seem to be going in the direction of “warm”, “soup” or “comfort food”. One of my favorite indulgences is Tex-Mex. Who...
View ArticleThai Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Has anyone else had brussels sprouts on their mind this winter? These little guys have made their way into my cooking routine pretty often in the past few months. They are really easy to prepare if...
View ArticleOur little ebook secret… Exposed!
It’s true. I’ve been keeping something rather important from you guys. My friend, Whitney Reist, and I have been working on a sports nutrition ebook for the past few months! We are so excited to...
View ArticleNEW Fueled Athlete ebook + Giveaway!
Today marks a special day in this blog’s history… the release of my very first ebook! As I mentioned previously, this was a dual effort along with my friend Whitney from Sweet Cayenne. She created 14...
View ArticleMini Enchilada {Turkey} Meatloaves
Some of the main struggles I see when counseling new athletes on creating better nutrition habits are… “I don’t have time to cook.” “I don’t like healthy food, it’s so bland.” “I don’t know how to...
View ArticleClient Spotlight: Cycling
Today I want to share an article that I hope will motivate you and inspire you in your own sports nutrition or fitness journey! Coachable clients are the best clients. They listen. They implement. They...
View ArticleNew Recipe: Squashy Burrito Bowls
With the fall season FINALLY upon us, it’s time to start cooking with squash once again! I like to search Pinterest when looking for new recipe ideas. It’s amazing what people come up with… some great...
View ArticleThree Pepper Poblano Chili
It’s finally cold enough in Texas to eat chili!! Here’s a brand new chili recipe to start off your winter months the right way The star of the show in this recipe is the poblano pepper. Peppers make a...
View ArticleChicken Enchiladas {Bites!}
As it continues to get colder here in Texas, the meal requests around here seem to be going in the direction of “warm”, “soup” or “comfort food”. One of my favorite indulgences is Tex-Mex. Who...
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