Yesterday I shared with you “The Dirty Dozen” or produce that you should always buy organic. Today I am providing you with a list of fruits and vegetables that are okay to buy conventional because their contamination levels are low. This list is often referred to as “The Clean Fifteen”. Avocados 2. Pineapple 3. Cabbage…
When to Buy Organic: The Dirty Dozen
Lately I’ve been reading a lot about the health benefits of buying organic meat and produce. Since buying organic can definitely be more costly, it is important to know the most contaminated produce or “the dirty dozen” which are fruits and vegetables you should always buy organic. While you should always buy organic and grass fed…
Strawberry Banana “Nice” Cream
I’m not a big sweets person, but I am a huge ice cream lover! During the summer, going out for ice cream is usually a common weekend occurrence. Lately I’ve been making banana “nice” cream as a treat when I want something sweet at night. This version of ice cream is guilt free and just…
What I Ate Wednesday
It’s time for another What I Ate Wednesday post! I know not everyone enjoys looking at what other people eat throughout the day, but I love it because it gives me new ideas for meals! I realized the other day most of my Instagram feed these days consists of Whole 30 and Paleo accounts which…
Coconut Flour Banana Muffins
I love baked goods but don’t love the large amounts of sugar found in most recipes. There are so many ways to use natural ingredients to sweeten recipes and ripe bananas is one of them. This recipe not only is refined sugar free, it is also gluten free and Paleo friendly. Coconut Flour Banana Muffins…
Paleo Granola
Yesterday I shared a recipe for my new favorite breakfast – acai bowls! I love the added crunch of granola on top but wanted to keep the recipe Paleo friendly so I decided to make my own granola. I found a few different recipes for Paleo granola and combined elements from different ones to create…
Acai Bowl
When Kevin and I were in Hawaii a few weeks ago I had my first acai bowl for breakfast and it was love at first bite. I finally got around to recreating the bowl, and as promised I am sharing the recipe with you today. Acai Bowl receipe via What’s Gabi Cooking Ingredients For the…
Healthier Shepherd’s Pie
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Typically for this holiday Kevin and I will go out for dinner or I’ll make corned beef and cabbage in the crock pot, but this year I decided to change things up a little. This year I made my first ever Shepherd’s Pie. This recipe is lightened up and is Paleo…
Kale Pesto
In keeping with the St. Patrick’s Day theme this week, I thought I would share another green recipe with you today. I love pesto because it’s so versatile and tastes good on just about anything. It’s great on pasta, sandwiches, meat, etc. Pesto is typically made with basil and pine nuts, but I thought I…
Healthy Green Vegetable Side Dishes
To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, I thought I would round up some green veggie sides to serve at your dinner table this week. I love my vegetables so I would eat these side dishes any day of the year, but they will be especially festive for St. Patrick’s Day. Be sure to indulge in some…