GET SOME PEP IN YOUR STEP

Stuffed peppers was one of my favorite dishes that my Mom made growing up, so needless to say I was super excited to get to recreate a lower carb version of this recipe from my childhood. My mom would stuff her peppers with rice, so instead I’m trading in the carbs & substituting with some […]

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dining out doesn’t mean you have to ditch your healthy habits.

Eating out doesn’t have to be a challenge anymore. Now a days most restaurants are super accommodating and willing to make substitutions so don’t be afraid to ask. If you’re in the Tampa Bay area then one of the more flexible eateries that will cater to dietary restrictions is Edison’s Food & Drink Lab on […]

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low carb (keto-ish) italian night

I thought that eating low carb & keto would be challenging when trying to get back to my Italian roots but I did some research, which led me to some healthier ingredient substitutions, which produced this delicious low-carb keto-ish dinner.•What substitutions did I use?I made a classic chicken parmesan & used a keto friendly pasta […]

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the best things in life are blended

Check out this awesome smoothie recipe! The Berry Green Power Smoothie 🍓🍌🍍•purple layer1 cup of mixed frozen berries1/2 of a banana 1/2 cup milk5-6 drops of stevia or monk fruit liquid.5-6 ice cubes + blend••the greens1 cup frozen pineapple1 cup of spinach1/2 cup milk1/2 banana 5-6 drops of stevia or monk fruit liquid.5-6 ice cubes + blend••add […]

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get your extra dose of vitamin c with these berry cubes

Berries are a complete super food! If you don’t include them in your diet already then here’s several reasons why you should!🍓🍓* they are loaded with antioxidants* high fiber content* great source of vitamin c* help fight inflammation in the body* may aid in lowering high cholesterol* anti aging benefits for your skin* may lower […]

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Putting a fresh, healthy + DELICIOUS spin on PIZZA!

What I bought:I used plant based mini cauliflower sandwich thins made by @outeraislegourmet as my pizza base, topped them with my favorite tomato basil sauce made by @cucinaantica some fresh basil, tomato, mozzarella, spinach and cilantro.•What I did:Preheat your oven to 425* Place your cauliflower thins on a flat service + put them in the oven for 6-7 mins. […]

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A soap to remember..

I have always been so intrigued by the art of soap making and decided to finally indulge my curiosity by joining an online formulating class called Karma Suds. So far I have completed cold process and hot processed bar soap making and next up is liquid soaps! My absolute favorite recipe in the bar soap course […]

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Wild Matcha Latte

I have been experimenting and learning a lot about Matcha tea powders lately and this will be the first of many matcha posts so stay tuned for more of matcha madness ladies and gents. I have been concocting a lot of matcha latte’s lately and I think I finally discovered just the right combination of […]

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M a t c h a – M a d n e s s

Recently I acquired a great deal of matcha powder and with that came a lot of research and acquired knowledge on how to tell the difference between low quality and high quality matcha, a lot of recipe searches on how to utilize its distinctive flavor and even a few hydrating face mask recipes.. So why […]

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