Puffed Barley Pistachio Apple Bars with Chia Seeds

Here’s a healthy snack from myrecipes.com that will fill you up when you’re on the go. Ingredients 1/3 cup cashew butter 1/3 cup honey 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups puffed barley cereal 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1/4 cup finely chopped dried apple* 1/4 cup chopped sweetened […]

Overnight Cinnamon Oatmeal with Honey & Chia Seeds

Here’s an easy, healthy breakfast for busy mornings–you can even eat it on-the-go. Ingredients 1 cup(s) uncooked oats 1 cup(s) low-fat milk 1 teaspoon(s) chia seeds (Find out why chia is good for you!) 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract 1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon 1/2 cup(s) bananas, sliced 1/4 cup(s) creamy peanut butter 1 tablespoon(s) honey Directions Layer all […]

25+ Healthy Toppings for Your Smoothie Bowl

Take your regular smoothie up a notch by creating a Smoothie Bowl. Make your regular smoothie and serve it up in a bowl. Drizzle with honey, maple or agave syrup. Then top with any of these healthy extras for a heartier but still healthy meal:  • acai • nuts like almonds and pistachios • sunflower seeds • […]

Coconut Kale Green Smoothie

I am trying to get a little healthier this year. I bought all the ingredients for this green smoothie today. I was given the recipe from a nutritionist. It is healthy and tastes great.

Avocado Hummus Toast

My new go to lunch! It's delicious and good for you.

Get Creative with Your Chia

It's time to outside the Smoothie. Check out the numerous uses of the all-mighty Chia Seed.

Ch- Ch- Ch- Chia!

Don't knock the Chia seed. You may know it better for its powers of growing mossy green "fur" or "hair" on cute and corny clay figurines. But those little seeds are chock full of super powers.

A Tiny Little Seed Packs a Big Punch

Chia seeds are a concentrated food containing healthy omega-3 fatty acids, carbohydrates, protein, fiber, antioxidants, and calcium. Chia seeds are an unprocessed, whole-grain food that can be absorbed by the body as seeds. One ounce contains 139 calories, 4 grams of protein, 9 grams fat, 12 grams carbohydrates and 11 grams of fiber, plus vitamins and minerals. Chia seeds are 40% […]

No-Bake Apricot Chia Energy Bars

Chia seeds are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, carbohydrates, protein, fiber, antioxidants, and calcium. Check out Cupcakes and Kale Chips recipe for these easy to make no-bake energy bars. Full of texture, a bit of sweet, mess-free and...

Three of My Favorite Supplements

I'm sharing my top three favorite daily supplements - how to use them and their benefits.