Salad

The top of the year is the most popular time to look at your diet and decide to try something new.  It isn’t the ONLY time – remember that you can make a change whenever YOU decide. Here’s my opinion – the BEST diet you can ever follow is the diet you can maintain. And

Knowing what to do with all that Thanksgiving leftover turkey can be exhausting, especially if you were one of the lucky ones who did all or some of the cooking.  Let’s face it – spending more time in the kitchen cooking food and cleaning is probably not high on your list of things to-do, but

Hey there fit foodie! Today I want to show you a quick and easy way to use leftover rotisserie chickens to make a rotisserie chicken salad. You can use the rotisserie chicken breast or chicken thighs, depending on what you have more of on hand. Chicken breast is leaner, but chicken thighs are more juicy.

Recently I spent 5 days in Cali, Colombia for a mini-food tour and to do some food demos as part of this massive fitness expo called FeriaFit.  While I was there I got to eat in one of my favorites restaurants, Pica, by a chef I’ve been following for about a year now – Chef Alex

Hi fit foodies! Looking for a healthy option for your meal prep? Try this nutritious and flavorful version of chipotle chicken salad! But what is a chipotle? It actually dates as far back as the Aztecs. It comes from the Nahuatl word “chilpotle” which means “smoked chili pepper.” It’s often made from red jalapeños. They

A few weeks ago I was scrolling through Instagram and came across someone cooking on a Himalayan salt block.  I was pretty intrigued and ordered one right away to experiment.  It’s fantastic. It’s like having a well seasoned nonstick skillet and beautiful plate all in one.  You probably have some of the same questions I

Here’s an easy, customizable recipe to curb sweet tooth and any craving for Asian-inspired comfort food.  The honey and rice vinegar help offset the spiciness of the Sriracha. To reduce the amount of calories from carbohydrates, you can use less honey and supplement with a natural sweetener such as Stevia in the raw, as well

If you follow me on social media, you know that my second love (to food) is sneakers.  I guess you can call me a sneakerhead.  What inspires me most about sneakers are the colors and the way the designers manipulate and pair them together to create something unique, beautiful and stylish.  Reminds me a lot

This avocado chicken salad recipe is not only healthy but absolutely delicious too! If you were looking for avocado recipes that are packed with protein and healthy fats, look no further. This is also a great low carb option if you omit the tortilla wrap. While you can definitely use left over rotisserie chicken (which

Are you on a low-carb diet these days? Good news! Here’s one of my favorite Israeli couscous salad mixes! Low-carb Israeli couscous with peas, herbs, and feta coming right up!        Couscous originates from Berber that means well-formed, well-rolled, or rounded. It’s a Northwest African staple dish of small steamed balls of grounded durum wheat

This dish combines two of my favorite types of salad recipes. A creamy avocado salad recipe married to shrimp salad creates a delicious and healthy meal that’s packed with protein and healthy fats. This shrimp avocado salad does very well as a side dish or as the main star in a wrap. Piled high on

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In need of a detox after a heavy weekend of partying or eating? Many people quickly reach for a “juice fast” to detox in hopes of losing as much weight as possible and to “rejuvenate” their liver.   Only thing about these juice fasts – they often lead to more overeating (because you’re starving) and lethargy

This sweet, spicy, and salty fruit salad is a wonderful way to hydrate after an intense workout. The sugar and the salt come together for a great snack after a session at the gym, since the electrolytes help your body to absorb the water in the fruits more readily than just plain water alone. Don’t