Not Fried, Fried Chicken

  March 22, 2013  |    Blog>Nutrition & Weight Loss

  March is National Nutrition Month and this year the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics chose “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day”! as the theme. To us, this means keep eating the things that are part of your culture and that you love, but try to make them a bit healthier. So, hello scrumptious and …

Skinny, Speedy Walnut Oatmeal Cookies

  March 22, 2013  |    Blog>Recipes>Desserts

If you are like us and have a sweet tooth (yep, we love veggies, ginger, and even bitter spices like turmeric but that doesn’t make us automatically not like sweets. Ha, if only!), then you’ll love this recipe. Not only is it super easy but it’s healthy and won’t cause a sugar coma afterwards.   …

Homemade Baked Potato Chips

  March 14, 2013  |    Blog>Recipes

One potato, two potato, three potato four … Happy National Potato Chip Day! Potatoes come in all sizes and shapes, all with varying nutritional content. Some of our favorites? Regular, sweet potatoes and purple potatoes! Sweet potatoes are high in beta-carotene, an antioxidant that promotes eye health. Purple potatoes are VERY high in antioxidants, to …

Homemade Lemon Basil Detox Tea

  January 28, 2013  |    Blog>Nutrition & Weight Loss

This Tea Rocks! It’s cleansing (and soothing!) and it’s not only inexpensive to make, but it’s also quick and super easy and a great way to wake up your digestive tract, get the juices flowing and get your body regular!  It flushes out the system–goodbye constipation and all the bloat and sodium that comes with …