Nachos are so addicting, but they are not often very good for you. My husband and I had tried them as an appetizer at a local restaurant that is known for healthier dishes and were hooked! We instantly wanted to recreate our own version so we could eat them much more often at home. Not […]
Guacamole is a staple in Mexican dishes and it’s so good for you! I love to add it to anything from nachos to breakfast sandwiches and more! But why spend the money on store bought brands when it’s so easy to make and takes 5 minutes or less? Try this recipe today and you won’t
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Then you may be gluten intolerant or have a gluten allergy! About 3 million Americans have a gluten allergy, which is about 1 in 133 people. Another large portion of the population is sensitive to gluten, meaning that they are not able to digest gluten properly and experience some of the negative effects of gluten
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THE FOURTH OF JULY IS ALMOST HERE! Do you have your picnic plan? Everyone loves a great picnic, but when you’re trying to stay on track with your healthy lifestyle, picnics are often detrimental to your progress. From greasy burgers to casseroles, to dips and desserts, one meal can easily rack up enough calories
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Veggie trays wouldn’t be complete without vegetable dip, but not only are the store-bought ones expensive, but they’re also full of additives things you don’t need. Try this recipe instead to make your guests happy and keep them healthy. Print Yum All-Natural Vegetable Dip Ingredients1-32 oz. container of 0% greek yogurt 1/2 cup of sour
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For fourth of July, my mom makes the best strawberry pretzel salad and my family looks forward to it every year. But the traditional recipe isn’t gluten free and the store bought, sugar free jello is not very good for you. Instead, I started making my own recipe, first of all so that I could
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Macaroni salad is one of my favorite foods! I prefer to make my own though, so that I can make it gluten free, but this version is my absolute favorite! I got the idea to add avocado from Shannon at Yup! It’s Vegan! It’s a great way to make your salad even creamier without the added
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Any block party or summer picnic wouldn’t be complete without delicious baked beans. But many recipes are so loved because they are full of sugar, diminishing the effectiveness of the protein and other nutrients they contain. This version of baked beans is adapted from Megan’s recipe from With Salt and Wit. I had loved her
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Barbecue chicken is one of my favorite foods! I could eat it every day and it’s a must have for every picnic or get together. However, most store-bought chicken today is laden with chemicals, antibiotics and additives, and many bottled barbecue sauces aren’t any better. The good news is, it’s very easy to make even
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The hamburger, or cheeseburger, is one of the most common picnic foods you’ll find as you fire up your grill. On the plus side, they are a good source of protein and extra protein can help your body process the extra sugar you eat. However, many burgers are made with greasy, processed beef, or beef
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