Earlier this morning, I SnapChatted a friend that I wanted a doughnut. I usually do not crave doughnuts; but for some reason, it sounded so good at the time. My friend responded with a SnapChat of a chocolate smoothie she just made. She said she also wanted a doughnut, but made the smoothie instead. That was …
Oftentimes, we approach the New Year with hopes and aspirations of accomplishing the things we have always dreamed possible. We desire that fit body, clean house, mended relationship, decreased debt, trip to Europe, new job, and so on. New Year’s Day seems to be a time of dreaming and wishing, but not necessarily doing. The …
Want something filling, easy to make, and nutritious for dinner? Try a black bean burger. It is very quick to make, and not very labor intensive. (Get pumped – these puppies aren’t just for vegetarians anymore.) Black beans are high in fiber, protein, vitamin B-6, calcium, iron, and magnesium. They make a great hamburger substitute if you …
Who says non-alcoholic drinks can’t be fancy? Next time you are in the mood for something light and delicious, concoct one of these: Green Tea Fizz Servings: 1 Prep time: 2-3 minutes Ingredients: 2 parts iced green tea, unsweetened 1/4 part lemon juice 2-3 dashes aromatic bitters sprinkle of sweetener, if desired soda water (for …
Who says salads have to contain lettuce? Personally, I get sick of large, leafy, bitter greens bombarding my salads. Sometimes I just want to taste the sweet, watery vegetables all on their own. These types of salads are very simple and quick to make. Three things I do that make them even quicker and more fulfilling …
Life is as simple or as complicated as you make it out to be. Life is not easy, but it definitely does not have to be as challenging as we make it. Relationships, careers, guilt, expectations, self-worth – so many factors can influence the way we perceive the world and the way we perceive our …
