There’s just something about a deliciously decadent coffeeshop creation… It’s probably all of the sugar! But if you’re wanting to treat yourself while also treating your body well, this Liver-Loving Antioxidant Dandelion Mocha Latte is where it’s at. It tastes like a fancy-in-the-pantsy coffeeshop creation while being filled with healthy ingredients. Yes, quite the trickster. I’ve actually been making this…
Drop the iced-tea. I’ve got the PERFECT drink to sip poolside or at the beach this summer… It’s ridiculously yummy, so very refreshing, AND loaded with ingredients that help protect your skin from sunburn and free radical damage from UV rays. As we’ve discussed before, certain foods — particularly those rich in antioxidants and/or with potent anti-inflammatory properties — help protect the skin…
Do your sugar cravings have you channeling Veruca Salt? You know, the spoiled brat from Willy Wonka. The “bad egg” who fell down the garbage chute. Maybe this little ditty will refresh your memory: ♪ ♫ “I want the world. I want the whole world. I want to lock it all up in my pocket. It’s my bar of chocolate. GIVE IT TO ME…
Made with metabolism-boosting coconut butter and antioxidant-packed dark chocolate, these homemade and healthy mint chocolates are the perfect healthy indulgence! When I was growing up, my mom had little crystal bowls filled with candy scattered all around the house. And so did my grandmother and so did all of my aunts. (Was this just my family or do the women…
I really just want the same thing for dinner every night: something delicious and easy to make. Is it really too much to ask? Nope, no it’s absolutely not. Because sheet pan dinners are super duper simple to whip up in a jif, and downright delectable. Just a few minutes of prep time and then you can put your feet…
Chocolate makes everything better: a great movie, a bad day, a nasty breakup. Are you with me or are you with me? Dark chocolate with a high cacao content is also a nutritious treat since it’s jam-packed with healthy antioxidants. But finding pure dark chocolate without any unnecessary additives can be a real struggle. This is why I like to…
Not only are these popsicle recipes loaded with superfood goodness, they’re also incredibly delicious too. The perfect treat for a hot summer day! Note: This post is sponsored by iHerb though all thoughts and opinions are of course my own. I love partnering with this fantastic company – a longtime sponsor of Body Unburdened. Thank you for supporting the companies…
As we were doing our holiday decorating last week, I got a crazy craving for eggnog. The “OMG I NEED IT NOW OR I’M GOING TO LOSE MY SH*T” type of craving. You know you have them, too. Usually these can be blamed on blood sugar imbalances, but the snow globes and holiday tunes were totally to blame for this one….
Nothing says “It’s The Holiday Season!” quite like a hot pie, fresh from the oven. (Except maybe Mariah. OK, definitely Mariah.) But gluten-free baking sometimes doesn’t get the message across quite as clearly… I’ve really struggled with gluten-free baking. Like pulled-my-hair-out, broken-dishes, been-pushed-to-the-point-of-considering-anger-management struggled. I’ve tried mixing SO MANY different types of gluten-free flours and with varied success — one batch of cookies…
Coconut milk is an absolutely deee-licious non-dairy alternative. It’s a staple in my kitchen, where I primary use it for chia pudding. Which I’m very into. Yes, I make so much chia pudding that I consider coconut milk a staple. Unfortunately, most store-bought coconut milks are filled with some questionable additives. One of the most offensive: carrageenan. A Little Reminder About…
This post is sponsored by my favorite local grocer New Seasons Market! Seriously: my favorite. I’m so proud to be working with them and excited to bring you this yummy recipe in celebration of Thanksgiving. When I first heard “rice stuffing,” I thought… Blasphemous! Using a sprouted-grain or gluten-free bread for a healthier stuffing recipe is one thing. But totally…
Turmeric has been playing a big role in my life as of late. I start each day with it as a new addition to my warm lemon and cayenne pepper water and even smear it on my face as a DIY all-natural antioxidant turmeric face mask. Gotta love a multi-purpose product! Especially when they’re so jam-packed with nutritional goodness as…
I have a terrible affliction. It’s called: Love of Artificial Cheese Flavor. Yes, me! The lady who rubs clay on her armpits daily to detox and starts each day with lemon cayenne pepper water loves herself some fake cheese flavor. Now right now you’re either saying “GROSS!” or “Ooh girl, I feel ya.” If you think it’s gross, I totally agree!…
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. But honestly, my breakfast has a tendency to get pretty boring. If you’re like me, you’re rushing to get out the door in the morning and don’t give breakfast much attention. So usually (namely Monday through Friday), my breakfast consists of a couple soft-boiled eggs and whatever veggie I happen to have in the fridge….
Do you know the Truffle Shuffle? If yes, we could totally be friends. We could watch The Goonies while we eat these delicious salted “caramel” pecan truffles in honor of our boy Lawrence Cohen (a.k.a. “Chunk”). A whole batch of them… for each of us. OK OK so maybe a batch each is a little excessive. But hey, a girl…
Jello is such a fun food, and can easily be made with just a few healthy ingredients, making this homemade and healthy jello a great healthy snack or dessert option! Top it with some homemade whipped coconut cream for bonus points and that extra MMM factor. J-E-L-L-O. (You totally just sang that, right?) Ooh I just love the jiggle! The…
Lately I’ve been pining for autumn. It’s more than just being sick and tired of these sweltering 90° days. I mean, it’s mostly that. (Can I get an amen!?) But autumn is also my favorite season. It’s filled with some of life’s loveliest goodies including but not limited to: my birthday (YAY!), cozy sweaters (so soft and warm!), sunset-hued leaves…
At the cocoa, cocoa banana… Yummy satisfaction was always the fashion. At the cocoooooa, cocoa banaaanaaaaa!! (Please tell me you know the classic Barry Manilow song Copacabana so I’m not over here looking like a fool singing all by my lonesome.) OK OK, so that’s NOT how the song goes. But this foodified version is the unofficial little theme song to…
This homemade and healthy electrolyte drink keeps you hydrated while out in the sun or exercising. Plus, it’s so easy to make and tastes great! It’s getting hot hot hot. … to put things simply. If you wanted a little more detail, I could tell you that it’s now so hot that I leave a little sweat mark on any…
Some words are just fun to say. Zoodles is without a doubt one of them. Say it with me now… Zoodles. OK OK so it’s not a real word per say (I mean, you won’t find it in Webster’s dictionary) but here’s a quick definition for you: Zoo·dle |zo͞odl| Noun. Plural noun: zoodles. A strip, ring, or tube of zucchini….
It’s the simple pleasures in life… Like digging into a subtly sweet, smooth and creamy pudding after a long day. Or, even better: starting your day this way. Ooh OK wait, I can top that one: starting your day with a delicious pudding and knowing that you’re filling your body with nutritional goodies. This homemade and healthy vanilla and coconut…
My sweet tooth, it’s been a-callin’. Actually, scratch that. It’s been SCREAMING AT ME. As I’ve mentioned before, I’ve been training to become a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and it’s been great. I’ve been learning a ton and putting it all to good use… on myself, of course! So since we recently finished a module on detoxification, I decided to…
Rainbow sprinkles make everyone happy. It’s a verifiable fact. Don’t believe me? Just go ahead and give the grumpiest person you know a bowl of (organic) ice cream covered in rainbow sprinkles. You’ll get a GIANT smile in response. So like I said, verifiable. 🙂 BUT WAIT! Those typical rainbow sprinkles that you buy at the store are chock-full-o’-nasties. Here…
On Thanksgiving, it’s all about the side dishes, baby. And while cranberry sauce is my main squeeze, stuffing is a close second. But like cranberry sauce, most store-bought boxed stuffings are filled with some very very questionable ingredients. Exhibit A: Ingredients: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), HIGH FRUCTOSE…