5 Super Gluten-Free Grains You Should Be Eating

by Mary // January 6, 2017 // 1 Comment

Whole grains are extremely nutritious offering benefits such as: * Maintaining weight * Fighting off heart disease * Keeping the cholesterol level low * Maintaining regularity * Keeping a healthy metabolism Fiber, B vitamins, magnesium, and iron are just a... Continue reading →

5 Tools for Stress Free Holiday Cooking

by Mary // November 28, 2016 // No Comments

In order to remove stress from your kitchen, you have to have the proper tools. A mechanic wouldn’t try to repair a car without his wrench, and you shouldn’t try to prepare food without the proper kitchen tools. The right... Continue reading →

Gluten-Free Tortilla Soup with Chicken and Vegetables

by Mary // April 2, 2015 // No Comments

I love soup, but soup is not only a comfort food, it’s also very nutritious. A good bowl of soup helps to fight off hunger, it fills us up and provides us with valuable vitamins and minerals that our bodies... Continue reading →

Recipe: Healthier Mashed Potatoes with Cauliflower

by Mary // November 17, 2014 // No Comments

My heritage is German, Scots-Irish, so it stands to reason that I grew up eating a lot of potatoes. I didn’t mind, I love potatoes. Especially mashed potatoes, but since going to IIN to become an Integrative Nutrition Holistic... Continue reading →

Stockpiles of a Healthy Pantry

by Mary // July 18, 2014 // No Comments

While there has been much media coverage lately about preparing your pantry for an emergency, very little thought is given to stocking up a healthy food pantry. Sometimes food that is bought for the sole purpose of storing in a... Continue reading →

6 Must Have Healthy Cooking Ingredients

by Mary // July 16, 2014 // No Comments

It is necessary to have healthy ingredients at home that you can use on a regular basis to fix healthy meals for you and your entire family. They should be low in fat, salt and sugar with no added preservatives... Continue reading →

Marinated Turkey Tenders with Veggies

by Mary // June 26, 2014 // No Comments

Turkey isn’t just for Thanksgiving anymore. Here’s a great recipe for turkey anytime! Marinated Turkey Tenders with Veggies What You Need: 2 tbsp of olive oil Continue reading →

Mashed Butternut Squash with Apples

by Mary // June 24, 2014 // No Comments

I love butternut squash and this recipe is really good. For a little more flavor add 1 to 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon to your mashed butter nut squash. MMMM, MMMM! Looking for something a little healthier than those regular... Continue reading →

Fresh Green Beans with Almonds

by Mary // June 18, 2014 // No Comments

I love fresh green beans, to the point I eat them raw while snipping ends. I almost prefer them raw to being cooked, but this is a really good recipe. Try switching it up by using walnuts instead of almonds.... Continue reading →

Steps To Start A Healthy And Nutritious Diet

by Mary // June 11, 2014 // No Comments

I know that for those who have never learned to eat in a healthy manner or don’t understand proper nutrition, starting to live a healthier lifestyle can seem difficult, but it’s not, so don’t be discouraged. With a little knowledge... Continue reading →