Bell Pepper Nachos

Finishing my day strong and nutritiously! Bell Pepper Nachos is the way to go! Roasted red pepper, topped with beans, pepper jack cheese, green onions, cilantro, tomatoes, salsa, avocado, and plain yogurt (instead of sour cream). It’s my new favorite...
Don’t Be Fooled By “Healthy Foods”

Don’t Be Fooled By “Healthy Foods”

I have a PRIVATE Facebook group where I share motivation, inspiration, recipes, and health (mental and physical), fitness, and nutrition information in. It is called the The Locker Room (a place to get motivation, pep talks, accountability, and support), and it is for...

Nutrient Deficiency

ARE YOU NUTRIENT DEFICIENT?? We often think of nutrient deficiency as a third-world, low socioeconomic issue. Instead, we think Americans need to fix their diets (and health) by cutting out entire foods (like carbs, fats, sugar, etc..), or going to extremes and...

Ultimate Reset Day 12

BREAKFAST: Fresh fruit platter (kiwi, berries, and peaches) LUNCH: Vegetable soup with cucumber and tomato salad SNACK: Peach and avocado (in the evening) DINNER: Brown rice, black beans, tomatoes, salsa, avocado, cilantro (and a little bit of Yumm Sauce) WATER:  55...
Ultimate Egg Breakfast

Ultimate Egg Breakfast

This is my favorite breakfast! So easy to make, so delicious, and healthy for you too! Ingredients: 2 cups of Spinach or Kale (or other leafy greens), steamed I use microwave for 1.5-2 minutes to cook greens and black beans 1/3 cup Black Beans 1 Egg, Over-Easy Salt...
Quinoa – the “Complete” Ancient Grain

Quinoa – the “Complete” Ancient Grain

Is it a grain? Is it a protein source? Is it both? Yes! Quinoa is one of the very few plant-based complete proteins. Proteins are responsible for building, maintaining, and healing all of our cells in our bodies, and are composed of chemical compounds called amino...