AVOCADOS Alpha-linolenic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid) and oleic acid are key fats provided by avocado. Avocados are a good source of pantothenic acid, dietary fiber, vitamin K, copper, folate, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin E, and vitamin C [Google search, 2016]. KIDNEY BEANS Why they’re good for you: Loaded with potassium and magnesium, kidney beans help keep blood pressure in check, …

If a pancake could be described as P R E T T Y, then these gems are it. Pink. SUPER healthy. Packed with nutrients [no seriously – you’d never guess the mishmash of bizarre ingredients that make these incredibly amazing for you]…Delish.  Pretty in Pink Healthy Pancakes INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup Trader Joe’s red juice [Beet …

Gluten Free Blueberry + Raspberry Lemon Loaf

Is there anything better than blueberries + raspberries + and lemon? Something about those flavors go together like two peas in a pod. Whether it’s sorbet, ice cream, baking, pancakes, a smoothie….they’re just YUM. So when I wanted to combine them into a lemon loaf, they were PERFECT. An angelic little harmony of zesty + …

So, I’ve made cauliflower crust pizza a handful of times, but holy molyyyyy, one has never tasted this good, or looked so pretty. As a health + foodie lifestyle blogger, sometimes you just need to trust your gut and go rouge on your own recipe… Cauliflower Crust Pizza Ingredients: 1 large head of cauliflower (about …

I was low on groceries and scrounging through my fridge and cupboards for something healthy, and was on a coconut sugar + cinnamon kick after my healthy french toast recipe yesterday, so came up with these. and holy s&^% so glad I did. New. Fav. Snack. Make these for yourself, your boyfriend, your girlfriend, your …

Every once and awhile I love tuna salad. It’s something I don’t crave often, but when I do, I usually like it pretty basic. But moving into my new, adorable home a few blocks from the beach, I’ve been having so much fun trying new recipes and feeling 10x more inspired than usual. With that, …

Toddler [and Whole Fam] Friendly French Toast

Feeding a toddler can be like playing eenie-meanie-miny-mo with a grab bag. One day they love something, the next day they’re throwing it at you. Luckily, breakfast foods have been a huge success in our household [knock on serious wood!] because Tanner seems to love eggs, clean muffins, pancakes, yogurt, and fresh fruit. So those …