The Best Roasted Balsamic Brussel Sprouts

A delicious way to eat your Brussels sprouts. Roasted with Balsamic vinegar these are nutritional powerhouses and delicious. Make them in the oven or the air fryer.

Black Eyed Peas and Greens

Shayla’s Black Eyed Peas and Greens Ingredients: 4-5 cloves minced garlic 1 tbsp chili paste or hot sauce (I use Sambal Oelek) 1 1/2 tbsp Bragg’s seasoning or Soy Sauce 1 (796ml) can of Diced Tomatoes 1 (540 ml) can Black Eyed Peas drained and rinsed 1 bunch of mustard greens – you could use spinach, chard, dandelion greens etc. …

Oatmeal

Oatmeal An easy meal for snacks, for traveling (just add hot water) hiking (I lived on this for 6 days). Make it higher or lower calorie for those big workout days or to keep fueled all day long.  Packed and ready. 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/2 tbsp pumpkin seeds 1/2 tbsp ground flax 1/2 tbsp chia seeds 1/2 tbsp hemp …

Pumpkin Zucchini & Chocolate Chip Loaf

It’s pumpkin and zucchini season! An easy and delicious loaf for any time. Dry Ingredients: Mix into a bowl 1 cup organic flour 1/2 cup organic whole wheat flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp ginger 1 tsp cloves (OR replace spices with 3 tsp pumpkin pie …

5 Benefits of an Apple a Day

It’s apple season and apples are one of the best choices for snacks. Apples are full of antioxidants, flavonoids, and fiber. They are a convenient snack with so many benefits. Apples have been shown to help in weight loss, reduce the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. They are full of Vitamin C, B Vitamins, phytonutrients and minerals …

Peaches

Peach season has just begun and since I bought a case of fresh BC peaches yesterday. This week is all about peaches. Peaches are a native fruit of northwest China and related to other stone fruits like cherries, apricots, and plums. There are two varieties, freestone and clingstone, which indicate if how the fruit sticks, or doesn’t, to the pit. 5 …

Blueberries

Fresh blueberries are everywhere and they are delicious! I have consumed my share and then some. I have frozen about 15 pounds (minus what I ate during the process). I have made a variety of blueberry smoothies and muffins.  As well as the great taste, blueberries are good for you! 7 benefits of these delicious berries! Reduce blood pressure. They have …

South of the Border Couscous Salad

Ingredient List: Serves 4 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous 1 15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced, optional 3 Tbs. fresh lime juice 2 Tbs. roasted garlic–flavored olive oil Directions: Combine 1 1/2 …