Protein-Packed Chickpea Blondies Recipe – This recipe is full of high-quality protein, healthy fats, and micronutrients. Who knew a dessert could be so good for you?! By Amy Symington Makes 16 squares 1 square – 1 Grain, ½ Protein and 1 Fat Ingredients coconut oil, for greasing 2 cups BPA-free canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed… [read more]

Flu Who? Do you want to boost your immune system? Here are some natural ways to take care of yourself this time of year. As we roll right into “flu season”, let’s talk about the best ways to keep ourselves healthy and free of illness this winter. There is a lot of misconception about the… [read more]

I always find that when I am trying to be strict with my nutrition, it is easiest to just eat the food I have prepared at home. With doing just that, there is no guessing game of whether the food I am consuming is healthy, how many calories it is, or how much fat is… [read more]

A strawberry isn’t a berry but a banana is. They are derived from a single flower with more than one ovary, making them an aggregate fruit. True berries are simple fruits stemming from one flower with one ovary and typically have several seeds. Tomatoes fall into this group, as do pomegranates, kiwis and—believe it or not—bananas.  Avocados… [read more]

Organic, Organic, Organic… We hear this constantly when it comes to selecting the best, nutritious food items, but eating 100% organic produce can really break the bank.   What does “organic” actually mean? “Organic” is a term used to certify food that was produced without synthetic chemicals or fertilizers, genetic engineering, radiation or sewage sludge as… [read more]