Crock Pot Chicken What you’ll need: Crockpot 1 Whole Organic Chicken Salt, Pepper, & Garlic Powder Directions Remove the giblets from the inside of the chicken (These usually come prepackaged and stuffed in the chicken) Place the chicken in the crock-pot, breast side up Liberally sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder Put on … Continue reading The Easiest Chicken You Will Ever Make

Ingredients 1 cup quinoa 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 onion sliced 2 peppers sliced 1 clove garlic minced 30 oz cooked black beans or 2 cans, drained and rinsed 1/4 tsp chili powder mild Pinch cayenne pepper spicy juice of 2 limes 3 fistfuls of lettuce (kale, spinach or iceberg)  Salt Optional Topping Ingredients Greek … Continue reading Easy Quinoa Fajita Bowl

“I just don’t have time for breakfast”. Sound familiar? But, if you’re looking to be more productive and energized throughout the day, then a healthy breakfast is crucial to add to your daily habits.   And not just anything will cut it. Your brain needs the right kind of breakfast which includes healthy fats. Contrary … Continue reading 5 Minute Breakfasts for When You’re Running Out the Door

I don’t know about you, but during the week I only have about an hour and a half to cook, eat and wash the dishes.  Not to mention, by the end of a really busy day, the last thing I want to do is think about what to eat…. and this is coming from someone … Continue reading 6 Items you Need in your Pantry at All Times to Execute the Perfect and Easy Weeknight Meal

Kombucha. Sauerkraut. Kimchi.  What do all of these foods have in common? Besides that they are all the rage these days (even the Los Angeles Airport has Kombucha on tap! ), these foods are fermented and are effective at helping to heal symptoms associated with leaky gut. I know what you’re thinking: That’s great, but … Continue reading Kombucha. Sauerkraut. Kimchi. OH MY!

I was diagnosed with Degenerative Disc Disease when I was 33 years old. After 2 surgeries, and a year later, I am feeling good about managing my daily life with DDD and I'm starting to get back into the swing of things. I attribute a healthy anti-inflammatory diet and a lot of patience to being … Continue reading Easy Recipes for People with Degenerative Disc Disease

Kids or no kids, sometimes we need to hide our veggies in food just so we eat them. The reality is that half of our plate should be filled with vegetables (if not more! ).  For a few ideas on dishes to hide your vegetables, here are a few of my go-to recipes. Hidden Tacos … Continue reading Hide Your Vegetables