This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Here is my recipe for a delicious high-protein, vitamin-packed smoothie that I use myself and recommend to my clients, especially on strength training days. Protein is crucial for muscle growth because it helps repair and maintain muscle tissue, among other important functions in your body (Medical News Today). However, many of us struggle to Continue Reading
Meal prepping secrets for success (plus 3 easy recipes)
Do you end up grabbing unhealthy fast food because you don't have time to cook? Meal prepping could be a great answer for you. In my post on the Blue Cross NC blog, learn tips and tricks for success along with some easy family-favorite recipes to try. Read story here Sponsored by Blue Cross NC Awesome meal prepping containers People have been asking me what Continue Reading
Delicious, healthy and easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast recipe
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Pot Roast with Vegetables is a delicious and nutritious hot meal that's a cinch to make, since we will use a slow cooker. It's a comfort-food family favorite you'll want to make on the regular. Here's how to make a tender, juicy pot roast and vegetables in the slow cooker. First, gather your ingredients. You'll need a chuck roast Continue Reading
RECIPE: Easy honey baked chicken
We eat a lot of chicken at my house. It's a wonderful source of protein, it's affordable, and there are endless ways to prepare it. Here's a super simple recipe that's become one of my go-to's when I want a hot, delicious meal without spending much time in the kitchen. This recipe works for any cut of chicken, whether bone-in, boneless or skinless. My favorite way to prepare it, Continue Reading
RECIPE: Easy moist, delicious cornbread (regular + gluten free)
Making cornbread is a much-loved tradition in kitchens across the United States, especially in the south and southwest. Cornbread has its origins in Native American cuisine. It was also popular during the Civil War because it could be made inexpensively. While everyone knows cornbread is a delicious addition to any meal, surprisingly it also has some redeeming qualities in terms of nutrition. Continue Reading
Easy DIY: How to make your own vanilla extract
Homemade vanilla extract is a perfect DIY holiday gift, and very easy to make. It's only two ingredients! Even if you don't need it for gifts, there are several good reasons for making your own vanilla extract: Homemade vanilla extract costs much less than most store-bought non-artificial varieties It has a long (virtually indefinite) shelf life It's simple to make There are no Continue Reading