Got 20 minutes? Make this Healthy Kung Pao Chicken with just 8 simple ingredients for a dinner packed with protein and that’s paleo-friendly, too! So, last week Blake spent the entire week visiting his family in Kansas. I stayed back in the cities GSD. And get shit done is what I did. I realized a few […]
1. When you inevitably have to do all the holiday chores: Brent Hofacker / Via shutterstock.com – 2 oz rum OR whiskey – your favorite store-bought eggnog Mix it up in your favorite cup and sprinkle with grated nutmeg. 2. When your uncle starts a heated political debate at the dinner table: Monika Olszewska / Via shutterstock.com – 1½ […]
“If you’re feeling a little sluggish and slow on the uptake, you’re not alone. Symptoms of perimenopause include fatigue and memory problems, which may be due in part to fluctuating estrogen levels. For an energy boost that might also give you a cognitive spark, try a glass of the phytoestrogen-rich green drink I swear by.”—Dr. […]
Author: It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 15 mins Serves: 4 Servings INGREDIENTS 1 Tablespoon Non-Dairy Butter (such as Earth Balance) 1 16oz Bag (3 Cups) of Baby Carrots 2 Tablespoons Agave 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar ½ teaspoon Thyme 2 teaspoons Fresh Lemon Juice INSTRUCTIONS In a medium sauce pan, melt […]
Recipe type: Main Entree, Chicken Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 40 mins Total time: 45 mins Serves: 2-4 Ingredients: 1½ – 2 pounds boneless, skinless, chicken thighs (most of the fat cut and discarded) ½ cup Dijon mustard (must be Dijon mustard, no substitutes) ¼ cup pure maple syrup (again, no substitutes. No fake Aunt Jemima stuff) 1 […]
This post brought to you by Hidden Valley Ranch. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Pretty Providence. So ever since baby number three came around (about six weeks ago) I’ve been trying really hard to be more healthy. I hate dieting, counting calories etc. (who likes it?) So I’ve been working on just changing my […]
1. Instead of a bagel, use an English muffin. Randy Mayor / Via cookinglight.com Swap the 3½-inch bagel with 1 tablespoon each cream cheese and fruity jam for a whole-wheat English muffin topped with a tablespoon of peanut butter and fresh strawberry slices. 2. Instead of low-fat milk, use Greek yogurt. Randy Mayor / Via cookinglight.com Flip-flop your breakfast […]
I’m about to share a recipe with you that will likely derail your entire healthy eating New Year’s resolution. However, in my opinion, if you haven’t tried a 1-Minute Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Mug, you haven’t really lived. Think of this as a way for you to start the year by living life to the fullest. […]
I can’t say I’ve ever been to India (though Wes Anderson has me dying to go). Nor can I even say I’ve eaten at that many authentic Indian restaurants. But I have tried a curry or two in my day and I know what I like in one. This recipe is a mix of everything I love about curry […]
Pineapple Chicken Kabobs ~ Quick and Easy Marinated Kabobs that are the Perfect Combination of Sweet and Tangy! Before this summer I had never turned our grill on. It was left to the hubs to do that “manly” thing and grill whenever he wanted to and I loved that he was in charge of the […]
Ingredients: 5 chicken tenderloins, cut into 1-inch cubes, uncooked 1 cup white rice, uncooked OR instant rice (different types of rice will yield very different cook times. I used sushi rice. Due to the number of folks who have tried this recipe & still say their rice is crunchy, I highly suggest you use instant rice) […]
One of my best strategies for combating the downing effects of winter involves food. Specifically, making food that reminds me of summer, but still uses seasonally-appropriate ingredients. This BBQ pulled sweet potato makes me feel like I’m at a backyard summer barbecue party. The kind where it’s really convenient to be outdoors because the food is […]
If you’re looking for some delicious vegan dinner ideas, we’ve gotcha covered with these fabulous 15 recipes from food bloggers. Happy Sunday to you! This week’s recipe round-up is dedicated to all of you vegan friends who are looking for some simple and creative new dinner ideas. And hey — to all of you out […]
1. Strawberry, Lemon, and Basil natashaskitchen.com A classic trifecta. Get the recipe. 2. Orange and Blueberry thepeachkitchen.com To fully fuse the flavors, combine the ingredients in a pitcher and let them sit for up to a day before drinking. Get the recipe. 3. Watermelon and Mint eat-drink-love.com I been drinkin’ ~watermelon~. (And also mint.) Get the recipe. 4. Citrus and Cucumber nogojisnoglory.com […]
I was going to call these blueberry breakfast bars. Or blueberry snack bars. But anytime you feel like eating juicy blueberries with buttery oat crumbles is the kind of bar they are. It’s an easy, one bowl, no mixer recipe that takes just minutes to make. I adapted the recipe from Blueberry Pie Bars by reducing some of the flour […]
Drinking water all by itself is a way to help flush the body of toxins on a daily basis, but with a few simple ingredients you can transform water into detox water and get even more benefit from it. This is something you can do each day, or as part of a more broad detoxing […]
This delicious Tropical Pineapple and Orange Infused Water recipe will make you feel like you’re on a white, sandy beach drinking a cocktail, but without all the calories! It’s got a vibrant tropical flavor that balances the tastes of sweet and tart. Both pineapple and oranges are excellent sources of Vitamin C, which has many healthy benefits including: acts […]
I love the idea of everyone getting to personalize breakfast with their favorite flavors. A few months ago I came up with a standard muffin recipe. The idea is to use a basic muffin batter recipe, fill up a muffin tin with batter, then top off each muffin with your favorite flavors (fruit, nuts, chocolate chips, etc.). I got a […]
“Wow! You look great!” “Thanks, I feel great, too!” Who doesn’t want to have that conversation? Looking fabulous and feeling healthy come from a combination of regular exercise and smart eating habits. Healthy eating starts with stocking your kitchen and pantry with the right foods. We’re sharing the ultimate clean eating grocery list, 50 […]
Low carb, low calorie and gluten free cauliflower crust pizza that can take on any of your favourite toppings. Foolproof & delicious low carb meal recipe. Cauliflower crust pizza has gained a huge popularity in the past few years among low carb dieters and mainly fitness enthusiasts. Because you are indulging with pizza, America’s favourite […]
1. Sliced Avocado + Crumbled Feta + Pomegranates + Olive Oil Drizzle olive oil to finish. 2. Raspberries + Blackberries + Basil + Light Cream Cheese 3. Ribboned Cantaloupe + Chopped Walnuts + Agave + Goat Cheese Use a sharp vegetable peeler to make cantaloupe ribbons. 4. Sliced Banana + Almond Butter + Chia Seeds 5. Thinly Sliced Celery + […]
Crispy edges, soft centers; extra-crispy French fries baked not fried – so you can feel good about eating them! When it comes to French fries, the single most important thing is the crispiness factor. We all know what typically makes the fries so crispy is the fact that they take a nice long, deep swim in a huge […]
So not only are we celebrating with cupcakes, but we are celebrating with super moist and fluffy chocolate cupcakes topped with none other than the most amazing cream cheese chocolate chip cookie dough frosting! That’s right. Cookie dough…. as a frosting. Don’t worry it’s completely safe to eat, no raw eggs in this recipe! Phew. […]
Lean, clean and green. That’s what this Green Goddess Glow Bowl is all about. The best part about it? 20 minutes is all it takes. We need all the quick, healthy and green recipes we can get right?! With quinoa, kale, zucchini, edamame and a oil-free creamy tahini lemon dressing, your body will love this wholesome green […]
This Recipe Serves: 4 Start to Finish: Less than 1 hour Nutrition Facts Amount per serving: Total Calories: 168 253mg Sodium 21g Carbs 1g Fiber 5g Fat 3g Saturated Fat 9g Protein 46mg Calcium 0mg Iron When you make dessert, even if you are disciplined and can keep yourself to one slice of cheesecake, the leftover sits in your fridge, tempting you to have a slice […]
I recently ordered a bowl of French onion soup at a favorite local pub that for years has been known for this dish. What I got was a thick layer of melted cheese on a slice of bread that consequently had soaked up most of the weak broth underneath, with a scant serving of onions. Maybe […]
Every once in a while, I find the need to detox from all the cheese-stuffed, chocolate-dipped,sprinkled-topped creations that graze these pages. And there seemed like no better time than the present to lighten the caloric load with a healthier take on a comfort food favorite: Shrimp Scampi with Linguine. Gone is the butter. Gone is the pasta. Gone is […]
The Lemon Cleanse Diet – Detox With Lemonade Lemonade 60 years ago, a Californian natural healer called Stanley Burroughs devised a liquid mixture aimed at flushing out toxins from the body and leaving it clean and healthy. Thus began the Lemon cleanse diet, or lemonade diet; a way to detox with lemonade, which is still […]