Qunioa, or “kin-oh-ah” as most people say, is making its way to the top of the superfoods list—move aside kale, there’s a new HBIC. I honestly don’t understand how this nutritious packed seed didn’t create a buzz sooner. Consisting of all nine amino acids making it a full protein, quinoa is usually considered the ideal carb substitute. It cooks like rice, having similar consistency and also has … Continue reading Homemade Quinoa Oatmeal
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be difficult. You can stick to your favorite recipes and simply substitute certain ingredients for healthier alternatives—we promise, you won’t lose the taste you love! Here’s a roundup of 5 easy substitutes for everyday meals. https://instagram.com/p/0jPo4lsIgD/ 1. Plain Greek Yogurt for Sour Cream The key word here is PLAIN. For the love of god, please don’t buy vanilla thinking it’s … Continue reading 5 Food Substitutes For Healthier Cooking
Even if you’ve never been to Trader Joe’s (in which case you’re a martian from Jupiter), chances are you’ve heard of the magically delicious Speculoos Cookie Butter. This spiced biscuit spread will leave you wanting more with every single spoonful. If you’re able to stop yourself from devouring the whole jar, you can easily use it in desserts for added depth and sweetness. Sunny Hernandez, blogger of foryourpiesonly.com and the Community Engagement Lead … Continue reading No-Bake Speculoos Cookie Butter Pie
Let’s talk about breakfast. It’s supposed to be the most important meal of the day, right? This thousand year old saying is absolutely true. According to the John Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, a nutritious breakfast not only gives us energy to kick start our mornings, but also starts our day off on a healthy note, which influences a person’s health decisions all … Continue reading 5 Grab-And-Go-Quick Breakfast Recipes
Valentine’s Day is all about making snacks that’ll make someone’s heart skip a beat and nothing says “I love you” quite like a batch of homemade granola bars. You’re probably shaking your head at this point, but hear me out. Store-bought granola is commonly loaded with sugar and calories. By making your own bars at home, you ensure a healthy treat by controlling what goes into your … Continue reading No-Bake Homemade Granola Bars
A homemade jar of chocolate hazelnut spread (a.k.a. Nutella) will make the perfect V-Day present. This devilishly, tasty treat is sure to please every Tom, Dick, and Harry. Continue reading Homemade Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Although quinoa is most commonly found in a health-nut’s kitchen, you’re seriously missing out if you haven’t made room on the shelf for this grain. Quinoa is the new carbohydrate you’ve been praying for since you realized that pizza isn’t actually considered a balanced meal. Originally grown in South America, this ‘grain’ is a hefty serving of protein and is gluten free, so invite all your … Continue reading 3 Creative Ways To Eat Quinoa
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