Custom Nutrition Solutions to Simplify Healthy Living for Busy People
Oh my goodness, how I love autumn. I love the cooler weather, the changing leaves, having a fire on chilly evenings, sweaters and the foods we eat during fall. And while I’m not one to go crazy over pumpkin spice lattes (PSL to the devotees) mostly because these drinks are loaded with all kinds of
I’m so excited to have partnered with Tami Chu of Organic Crumbs Wellness on our latest project, The Energy Reboot– a 21 day real food based cleanse that boosts your metabolism, curbs cravings and skyrockets your energy while supporting your physical, mental and emotional health. Below, she shares some healthy smoothie additions that you can
“Hey, you! Let’s quit sugar.” – Your Skin Do you hear that? It’s your skin asking you to lay off those sweets! (And haven’t you heard? You’re sweet enough already, my friend.) Because elevated and erratic blood sugar levels do not bode well for the skin. While the connection between nutrition and skin health is
This is such a simple recipe, but it brings powerful results! When we were snorkeling in the Dry Tortugas, we got a bit too much sun and as the night wore on, back in our hotel room, we started looking a bit lobsterish! Luckily, I had some coconut oil and lavender essential oil in my
This is so simple to make, has clean, natural ingredients and feels delightfully moisturizing on the skin. The SPF will vary based upon how much zinc oxide you use in the recipe, but do remember to reapply often (about every hour) and please be smart with your sun exposure- with or without sunscreen! Homemade Whipped
Paneer is a pressed cheese typically found in Indian cuisine. It’s incredibly easy to make at home- you basically make a simple ricotta and press out the moisture. The finished paneer cheese is fresh tasting and mild, and can be used in a variety of recipes- see notes for recommendations. Homemade Paneer Cheese by Amy
It’s pumpkin and squash season, and while I adore pumpkin, butternut squash really shines in this easy muffin recipe. Simply roast your butternut squash according to these directions. If you are really pressed for time, you can use frozen squash (omit water) or organic canned butternut squash. Spiced Butternut Squash Muffins by Amy Love, Real
Growing up in Texas, we had many opportunities to savor the Cajun and Creole cuisines of our Louisiana neighbors. Gumbo, boudin and jambalaya made regular appearances on our table and crawfish boils were an annual event. Many people now use packaged jambalaya mixes or shortcuts to make this delicious and generously spiced dish. Unfortunately, those
Several years ago, I stopped frying my bacon. When you fry bacon in a skillet, it usually comes out unevenly cooked- half underdone and half burned. Plus, the slices curl and never lay flat on your plate or sandwich. There’s also the fire risk, and getting hit with splattering bacon grease really isn’t all that
