Turmeric is the latest superfood to hit the wellness world - and Instagram. Many foodie accounts are showing off recipes with that distinctive deep yellow color. Ever wonder why so many people ha...
With the month of St. Patrick's Day upon us, and that I'm currently one country over from Ireland, celebrating the luck of the Irish has been on my mind. Since this day is all about wearing green for good luck,...
Fudgy, healthy, moist, and rich... And no, these brownies do not taste like beans. I get a strong yearning for a warm fudge brownie on at least a weekly basis, but most brownie mixes are packed with refi...
Did someone say smoothie bowl? I admit it, I am in love with the delicious and nutritious acai bowl trend. Tasty and delicious, I could eat them for every meal, but these bowls are often pricey and har...
Breakfast is not only the most important meal of the day, it is also my favorite. I grew up in a household where big breakfasts were the norm, hence my everlasting love for breakfast food...healthy...
Who says you have to grow up and stop loving tater tots? Tater tots are soooo good! I remember buying the frozen bags of them with my mom as a kid. She would throw them in the oven and I would come in and out ...
For people with allergies or those who follow specific diets, traveling can sometimes be stressful. Especially with long itineraries, you might not always know what kind of food can be available. Airp...
If you're anything like me, your sweet tooth reigns over everything. Never will I choose a savory snack over a sweet one, ESPECIALLY if it involves cookies. Cookies have been my absolute favorite dessert s...
I love almond milk and, really, all nut milks (or "mylks" as they are called in hipster health food world). Don't get me wrong, I'm still big on dairy, unlike many others in the healthy living communi...
Upgrade your breakfast pastry with these banana muffins. Can muffins be a healthy breakfast? Sometimes. And in this case, yes, because these banana muffins are made with wholesome ingredients. These bab...
So your boo likes hitting the gym. Or they're tryna be healthy. Ok, ok that's great and all, but it can really put a damper on all the not-so-healthy-food related, chocolate loaded Valentine's Day meals yo...
A sweet treat for your sweetheart. If I don't have a stash of these in my home, you can find me dunking chocolate chips into the almond butter jar. I know, I know -- I'm truly thriving. These almond b...
As a dietetics student and lover of food, I can't believe it took me this long to get a food processor! I've seen so many good recipes that call for the use of a food processor, and the magic bullet just doesn'...
The perfect version of the #basic favorite. So, this post is going to be controversial. At least in this health and fitness, and hence avocado-obsessed, community. But the good kind of controversial, I hope....
The weather outside is frightful, but this hot chocolate is soooo delightful. Winter is in full swing, and you're probably starting to feel the affects of the cold weather. Freezing fingers and toes, ru...
Super herb, super healing, super yummy lemongrass soup. It is the middle of the cold, wet winter, and everyone is getting sick. It is also the new year, and people are making resolutions to get healthi...
Chicken. It’s lean, simple, and is used SO MANY different genres of foods. However, if you’re like me, sometimes the simple act of cooking chicken in a healthy way is intimidating. I struggle with cooking ...
We've finally arrived to the coldest days of winter, where all we want to do is wear big sweatshirts and fuzzy socks, curl up under blankets, watch Netflix all day, and crank the heat up until you're deter...
I am the type of person that's always pretty skeptical of new health and fitness trends (as one should be), but being an avid coffee drinker, I couldn't pass this up. Recently, there has been this trend of putt...
Because breakfast and sweet potatoes should be eaten all day long. When I started eating mostly Paleo, I found myself eating more sweet potatoes than ever. See, it's easy to eat low-carb if you're eatin...
These chocolate fudge cookies have a secret ingredient: black beans! I know, it sounds gross. Try this recipe to change your mind. Time: 5 minutes of prep, 20-25 minutes in the oven When to ea...
Healthy fries. Yes, you read that correctly. I love to experiment with complex spice blends, which is why it comes as no surprise that these sweet potato fries are seasoned with a WEIRD&nbs...
Nothing beats being bundled up watching Christmas movies with a mug of hot chocolate topped with whipped cream or coming in from a cold afternoon sledding and ice skating and having hot cocoa waiting for y...
A couple hours after lunch, my "snack attack" kicks in. And more often than not, I'm craving something sweet. I walk into the kitchen and open the cabinet. There's a box of cookies my brother bought that&n...
It's officially the holiday season - and who can resist delicious desserts this time of year? As our favorite holidays roll around, countless sweets treats are presented from family dinners to get together...
Easy to make, even easier to eat, this apple dessert will please everyone this holiday season As the holiday season creeps upon us, desserts are obviously at the forefront of your mind. Cakes, pies, fudge...
Healthy cereal doesn't have to be boring. Oats (in all forms), toast (with alll the toppings), smoothies, and eggs have taken the breakfast world by storm lately, while cereal has been taking the back sea...
Mix things up with savory oats, instead of sweet. As a veg-head, I need all the sources of iron I can get, and luckily oats provide that. These oats work for breakfast OR dinner, for real. Pairing oats with...
Get creative with your Thanksgiving leftovers. So this afternoon, I had some spare time on my hands (because Thanksgiving break, AM I RIGHT) and decided to cook for myself. I knew I had some leftove...
For when even cold weather can't keep away Ben & Jerry's cravings. Satisfy your sweet-tooth with this healthy knock-off of their famous Chunky Monkey recipe. Total time: 10 minutes to prep* ...
Since 2003, Starbucks has been bringing out the inner basic white girl in all of us with their Pumpkin Spiced Latte "PSL". Though it is quite yummy with its sweet, cinnamon flavor of fall that we all love, the ...
Warning: the making of this product on Thanksgiving will convince your relatives you’ve transferred to culinary school. I hate to admit it, but I love pumpkin. I’m not talking about the PSLs and pumpkin ...
Well hot damn am I stoked for Thanksgiving. NINE DAYS AWAY! In this short period of time, I encourage you to experiment with some fun, new Thanksgiving recipes. That's what I'll be doing as soon as I fi...
Reese's just got an upgrade. Do you love chocolate? Are you in love with almond butter? If your answer is yes, then here is a simple, healthy, delicious truffle recipe you must try! These almond butter ...
Apples, spice and everything nice... or something like that, at least. As the weather gets cooler and the days get shorter, we all definitely needs some things to boost our energy and mood when the going g...
Fall is great, I love fall! The leaves change to pretty colors, and pumpkin spice everything is everywhere. Fall is also when the temperatures change and stress usually increases due to midterms, which m...
Trick or treat? My favorite part about this time of year is the festivities of all the fall holidays... my creative juices always come out. These healthy Halloween treats are not only healthy but fun to ...
The month of all things pumpkin is upon us. When the first fall wind blows through campus, our taste buds are automatically hardwired to crave delicious pumpkin treats. As easy as it is to devour an ...
Healthy banana bread FTW. Let's be real, banana bread is perfect all year round, but there is something about it that just oozes fall vibes. Which makes it the perfect fall snack, and since its BANANA bread it...
Meatless Monday, meet Taco Tuesday. Taco bowls are fun to make because you can add whatever you want. This recipe is what I put in my own taco bowl, but you can add or take away anything you like! The op...
A warm salad for the cooler months Salads in summer. Soups in winter. Or something like that, at least, right? It may just be me, but I find it hard to make a meal out of a cold salad as the weather turns cool...
Finally, a healthy SWOON-worthy breakfast you can make in your dorm. Man oh man I wished I created this recipe when I was still living the dorm life. You know how much more content I would be if I ...
You deserve so much better than takeout. Time: 30-40 minutes When to eat it: lunch, dinner, perfect for meal prep Perks: High-protein, high fiber Serves: 4* *Note: Either ...
Serve this salad for a flavorful and simple dish everyone will love. Every time I used to go to California Pizza Kitchen, I'd order their phenomenal Waldorf salad, partially because it was huge, but mostly bec...
No-bake, easy to make. Did I mention they're chocolate chip? Time: 10 minutes of prep, 1 hour in the fridge, 1 hour 10 mins total When to eat it: When you feel like stress-eating an entire tub o...
Confession time: I love to cook and I absolutely love making desserts...healthy ones of course! I just so happen to stumble upon this amazing Whole Wheat Biscuit Blueberry Cobbler in a magazine while ...
All of the taco, none of the carbs. Time: 10 mins prep, 10 mins cook; 20 minutes total When to eat it: #tacotuesday, or any other day for that matter Perks: High-protein, g...
The overnight oats trend might have started a while ago, but there are many reasons it never ended. Overnight oats not only require minimal time and effort to make, but they are also perfectly po...
Call it by its Italian name, Pesto di Pollo, for extra fancy points. It's not easy to find the time and energy to cook yourself a healthy, delicious meal, especially when you're starting a new semester. ...
Greens, beans, and SO many spices come together for a pot full of smoky, yet totally healthy flavor. This recipe can easily be made vegetarian by taking out the beef and adding more beans. Cozy up with y...
