Every year millions of people participate in biometric screenings. They do this either by choice or they may be mandated to do so by their physicians — or they are required to do this for work. These screenings are meant
Lemon Tahini Dressing
Almond Puffs Cereal
When it comes to breakfast cereals, choosing a healthy option is easier said than done. It is obvious that Americans love cereal; one must simply stroll down to the nearest grocery store to notice entire aisles dedicated to cereals. Cereal
Edible Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
A new food trend has taken over Instagram and Facebook feeds in the last few months, leaving many of us drooling over photos of delicious spoonsful of nothing less than cookie dough! That’s right! What was once deemed unsafe to
Chocolate and Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
Since I started running about a year ago finding satiating snacks has been a challenge! My hunger has spiked a few notches once my exercise routine included 4 running days, 2 biking and 2 weight training. Let’s not forget the
Double Chocolate Sunflower Cookies
I was recently introduced to two brand new words. And they have become my favorite words in the English language of course! For purposes of transparency, I have not double checked to see if these words are indeed recognized as
Springtime Pineapple Cake
We are back with another blog focused on giving some of our favorite foods a make-over! Today we are tackling “pineapple cake.” You may wonder why; it is a bit of an odd choice for a make-over recipe. However, it
Creamy Carrot Soup
The simplicity of a single- ingredient- focused soup is what makes it popular and ideal to highlight some powerful herbs and spices. Carrots, all on their own, have a sweet earthy taste that is brought to the surface when cooked.
Chocolate Energy Bites Recipe
What’s the difference between a candy treat and a power-packed energy snack? It’s a difficult line to draw. Both options are high in sugar, but the quality of ingredients may be the deciding factor. This recipe brushes pretty close
Why rewarding children with sugary treats is a big mistake!
“A piece of candy for all who finish their spelling test on time today!” or “If you finish all your dinner and I’ll give you a lollypop!” are good examples of common situations where sugar is presented as a reward.