Nutritional News

Comfort Food

Comfort Food

There's something very satisfying about having a warm bowl of comfort food, especially in the winter.  This warm, tasty meal loaded with veggies has...

Recipe Roulette

Recipe Roulette

What’s for dinner?  I know many of us get tired of this daily question. Coming up with new ideas and meal options can feel exhausting when coupled...

Repurposing Leftovers

Repurposing Leftovers

Towards the end of the week I start looking in the refrigerator for leftovers to repurpose into a new meal. Often I will cook extra meat that can be...

Paleo Chili

Paleo Chili

I've always said my son's happy place is skiing.  My son skis on a mogul freestyle team, which means every weekend from mid-November through March,...

Heart Health

Heart Health

With Valentine's Day and Heart Health Month falling in February, it seems like an ideal time to share healthy heart tidbits of information.  Let's...

Holiday Treats

Holiday Treats

I recognize there is no shortage of sweet treats during this time of year.  I enjoy baking with my son and sharing our goodies with neighbors and...

Healthy Holiday Tips

Healthy Holiday Tips

During this time of year it is easy to become stressed and overwhelmed.  When we find ourselves stressed or in sympathetic dominance (i.e., fight or...

Snow Day

Snow Day

A winter storm swept through Denver yesterday, changing my schedule for the day.  While I was disappointed to postpone the Healthy Holiday Eating...

Energy Bites

Energy Bites

Last week I had the pleasure of sharing nutritional and healthy eating tips with a local business as they kicked off their Wellness Challenge. One...

Back to School

Back to School

Here we go....back to school, sports schedules, music lessons, carpools, homework, and other activities are a part of our family routine again....

Carrot Apple Skillet Hash

Carrot Apple Skillet Hash

I discovered this recipe the first time I participated in the 21 Day Sugar Detox Program.  While it is compliant for most detoxes, you will find...

Family-Approved Meatballs

Family-Approved Meatballs

Cleanses can be beneficial whether you are looking to improve your digestion, release toxins stored in your body, or slow down and rejuvenate...

Pesto Spaghetti Squash

Pesto Spaghetti Squash

Do you ever feel the hardest part of preparing dinner is figuring out what to make?  Ever play this game- add three ingredients you currently have...

Birthday Celebration

Birthday Celebration

We had a fun time celebrating my husband's birthday this weekend.  We enjoyed a low-key, festive night of dinner and games with family.  While some...