Recipes
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Strawberry Chia Seed Jam Recipe
One thing that I have tried to do in the last few years is take advantage of seasonal fruits when they are actually in season. We are so used to having everything available year round in grocery stores, that we forget about their natural growing seasons. When you take the time to shop for your produce during the actual season it’s grown in, not only is it more nutrient dense, it tastes SO MUCH better. Strawberry season in South Carolina came and went by way to quickly but not before we made several trips to our local strawberry patch to pick (and eat while picking) as much as our bellies…
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My Favorite Salad Dressing: Lemon Citrus Vinaigrette
If you followed along with my pregnancy, you are well aware of my fascination with all things Lemon. I just can’t get enough. Well, the baby I’m growing and I, just can’t get enough! It’s been really interesting to take note of the many different cravings that I’ve had with each of my six pregnancies. I did have extreme morning sickness at the beginning but thankfully, it went away and now I am able to enjoy all the things. Lemon juice has been a craving in all the ways. I love anything lemon flavored, in my water and with my meals. In fact, I started eating lots of fresh veggies…
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Daily Harvest: My Secret to Quick + Healthy Meals
This post is in partner with Daily Harvest. If you click through a link on this post and make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no additional charge to you. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Please read my disclaimer page for more information. Let me introduce you to a quick and healthy secret if you’re looking for food options with little time. Daily Harvest is a name you’ll want to familiarize yourself with because it’s going to make your life a whole lot easier. I started ordering from this organic food company five years ago when I was a stay at home mom with little…
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What are macros? How I learned about them through Faster Way
This post is in partner with Faster Way to Fat Loss. If you click through a link on this post and make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no additional charge to you. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Please read my disclaimer page for more information. Since starting my journey with Faster Way, I am often asked: What exactly IS a macro? Macros are much more than just a popular buzzword right now. Macros are a foundation for a healthy lifestyle and they’ll help you hit your goals faster and more effectively. Macronutrients (or macros for short) are the molecules our bodies need to grow…
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3 Healthy Recipes to Add to Your Weekly Menu
Healthy eating is SO important to me and my family and food has played such an important role in my health journey. While I strive to keep recipes interesting, I know how easy it can be to fall into a cooking rut, trust me! Sometimes I realize that I’ve cooked the same thing every week and even a few times a week. For this reason, I love sitting down with Derrek once a week and brainstorming ideas for healthy and delicious meals. Below are 3 of my current favorite go-to recipes with easy to save to your phone recipe cards. I hope you love them as much as we do.…
