Blackberry Protein Shake with Hidden Greens
If you’re looking for a quick and healthy protein shake recipe, look no more. If you hate kale, but know you’ve got to eat it because it’s just SO good for you, this recipe is for you. You can’t taste the kale at all. This shake is great for a breakfast on the go or… Read More»
Homemade BBQ Potato Chips and Curried Sweet Potato Chips
This is probably the easiest snack and recipe ever, but so much healthier than the alternative of grabbing a bag of fried chips. I’m always trying to get my clients more involved in their food and eating “cleaner,” less processed foods. In general, potato chips are the perfect example of a highly processed food. You start… Read More»
Banana Pumpkin Power Smoothie
Banana Pumpkin Power Smoothie Serves 1 1/3 cup pureed pumpkin 2/3 cup soymilk 1 frozen banana 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon agave 1 teaspoon chia seeds Small handful of kale 2 ice cubes Optional: One scoop of your favorite protein powder. I’m currently obsessed with this one. 1. Blend and sip! Enjoy the powerful antioxidants… Read More»
Healthy Green Chile & Spinach Quesadillas with Fresh Salsa
This was a “what can I throw together” kinda dinner, but it turned out to be great and I thought I’d share it for all of you throw together types. You can make healthy quesadillas any time if you keep whole grain tortillas on hand along with some fresh salsa, greek yogurt and your favorite… Read More»
Sweet Potato Hummus
Hummus is all the rage– and we all know why. Its deeeelicious. On sandwiches, on wraps, on crackers, as a veggie dip, with warm pita and on and on. Have you ever made your own? I had never thought to and always bought Sabra or whatever was on sale at the time, until my friend… Read More»
Pear-fect Grapefruit Smoothie
This is kind of a juice, kind of a smoothie, completely tasty and totally healthy. The perfect tropical pick me-up for a rainy day. If you’re feeling a little under the weather, whip this up for a double shot of vitamin C. Pair it with a hard-boiled egg or a slice of whole grain ezekial… Read More»
Best Ever Black Bean Burgers with Chipotle Mango Guacamole
This one, my friends, is a winner if there ever was one. Super healthy and super tasty, a great combo of plant-based proteins and complex carbs with a boost of antioxidants on top. Best Ever Black Bean Burgers Serves 4 in 20 minutes 1 teaspoon chia seeds 1 15oz can of black beans, rinsed and… Read More»
Fire Roasted Red Pepper and Corn Chowder
I’ve gotta get at least one (or two or three) more good soup recipes in before the weather heats up here in The Woodlands! I’m a very seasonal eater, I like soups when in the fall and winter and salads in the spring and summer. My recipe tester has started calling me “The Soup Master”… Read More»
Banana Nut & Honey Protein Muffins
I made these delicious banana protein muffins as a treat for the ladies at Breathe Pilates Studio to snack on after a tough workout. I promised them I would share the recipe so here it is! These babies are only 180 calories per muffin with 5 grams of protein! There’s no reason you can’t have a post-workout snack… Read More»
Spicy Thai Lettuce Wraps
I adapted this recipe from the cookbook based on one of my favorite documentaries, Forks Over Knives. Watching Forks Over Knives made a huge impact on my life, my diet and the way I counsel my clients and patients. I mostly give out general recommendations and tips on this blog and don’t talk much about… Read More»