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Valentines Day usually means 3 things . . . overpriced cards, lots of chocolate, and an unusually decadent meal. I’m wondering though, if we are showering those we care about with affection, don’t we also want to keep them around for awhile. And the truth is that the...

Meatballs are one of my favorite things to add to a weeknight menu, because they are so easy to meal prep. These meatballs could be mixed and baked on the weekend and then thrown into the sauce on a busy evening. This creamy – but still non dairy – sauce is comfort...

Have you ever experienced knee pain? The kind that slows you down in life, acts up when you walk up and down the stairs, hurts every time you bend down, aches when you sit, and just generally leaves you feeling frustrated? Does discomfort in your knees leave you...

Every week my son grabs the grocery store ads, finds a marker, and circles all the things that he wants to eat that week. Lots of fruits and veggies, but also chips and cookies that he knows I’m not likely to buy. Last week he circled all the shrimp. He’s only tried...

I love trail mix! Fortunately, over the years I have upgraded from M&Ms and peanuts to versions packed with protein, healthy fats, and natural sweeteners. Unfortunately, that’s hard to find in the store. Plus, the big problem I have with a bag of trail mix is all...

Are your joints feeling stiff lately? Is it harder to get your muscles moving in the morning? Do your hips, knees, shoulders, or back ache more than usual? This time of year many people just like you pay us a visit. They are usually experiencing a worsening of...

What do you do with leftover chicken on a busy weekend? I toss it with a yummy sauce, some veggies, and noodles for a one pot meal. I think in the future I am going to make this sauce and keep some in my fridge because my kids loved it! They asked for seconds and...

The holidays often bring an extra dose of sugary treats and added stress – the perfect storm for gut health imbalances (otherwise known as tummy trouble). Of course, digestive issues are not just seasonal. Throughout the year, nearly 3/4 of Americans are living with...

Risotto is a winter comfort food usually loaded with cheese, carbs, and calories. This creamy dish has the flavor and the feel of your favorite savory dish without the heavy bloated feeling afterward. Plus – by replacing the rice with cauliflower you are adding a...

These blondies are the BEST post workout snack EVER! Fueling after a workout often has to be quick and on the go. Unfortunately, most of the bars that claim to be used for that purpose are filled with sugar and artificial ingredients that are counterproductive to the...