I LOVE THE FALL… The colors, the crisp air, but mostly the spices and aromas of Fall Foods! I was cleaning out my pantry and decided it would be fun to craft a recipe using the, “Fall flavors theme” … The result was a…
Have a celebration and want to indulge, without sabotaging all the progress you have made all summer long? My CHOCOLATE CAKE recipe is delish and designed to do just that!… It’s made with all-natural ingredients and the best part is– your family and guests…
Every Summer, my family and I take some time “off-the-grid” and head to the land of no cell phones, internet or TV at our magical camp on the lake and in the wooded Forrest of Maine… As I excitedly think about and plan for…
One of my favorite go-to snacks is any nut-butter with banana (peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, sun-butter, etc). This pairing satisfies that sweet-tooth craving, while keeping you totally on-track with health goals! For a late night snack, I often recommend a frozen banana,…
When I think of Spring, Easter and Passover one food instantly comes to mind: EGGS! Eggs are the symbol of fertility, life, creation and are one of the most perfect Balanced Beauty foods on the planet! They are high in protein, low cal, low…
With warm weather months approaching, many of you are wanting to lose weight to feel great and swimsuit-ready in time for Summer… Due to recent fad diets and trends, many of you think you need to omit ALL carbs and “treats” from your diet……
Who doesn’t love Chinese take-out? It can be a delicious, inexpensive, fast way to get dinner on your table at the end of a long work day… Steamed chicken, brown rice and veggies is a health Balanced Beauty-approved option; but what happens when we…
I am constantly looking to make health/gluten-free versions of favorite foods… And who isn’t obsessed with warm, gooey chocolate chip cookies?! …If you’re like me though, most of the batter never makes it into the oven because let’s face it– the cookie dough is…
Did you know “Cacciatore” means “Hunter” in Italian?…In cuisine, “alla cacciatora” refers to a meal prepared “hunter-style” with onions, herbs, tomatoes, often bell peppers, and sometimes wine… In my family, Chicken Cacciatore is a favorite dish, so I wanted to craft a delicious, healthy…
This Holiday season I was gifted with an, “Instant-Pot.” “If you live a fast-paced, healthy, eco-friendly lifestyle Instant Pot is designed for you.” According to reviews, this pot will cook food up to 70% faster, easier to use than other slow-cookers/machines, and uses stainless…