Bread & Wine (part 2)
As I mentioned in part 1, many of Shauna’s recipes from Bread & Wine have already become staples in our home. White chicken chili, Annette’s enchiladas, and breakfast quinoa to name a few… But my favorite by far is the Green Well Salad. I’ve been prepping the ingredients every Sunday and enjoying it for lunch...
Home-Made Junk Food: Garlic & Parmesan Potato Chips
As I mentioned on Tuesday, I’m a huge fan of Michael Pollan (see here). One thing I love about him is his belief that you can eat all the junk food you want, as long as your willing to cook it yourself. As a pregnant lady craving junk food I’m doing my best to make healthy...
Quick, Healthy Breakfast Recipes
Many of the women who join The Pilates Body Program are busy. Many of them have kids and are trying to find ways to start their day on a healthy note without spending excess time in the kitchen. After starting my work days at 5:00am for the past few years, I can relate. Here is...
Mexican Quinoa & Black Bean Bowls
I love Mexican food for so many reasons. One of which being how easy it is to prepare a healthy, balanced meal with loads of flavor. The other night I was sorting through the kitchen trying to come up with a quick, healthy, meal on the cheap and this is what came to be… MEXICAN...
#5: Healthy Dessert: Frozen Yogurt Bites
This sweet little treat has recently taken the place of my post-dinner chocolate habit. It’s beyond simple and healthy too. If you’re okay with extra sugar, use a flavored greek yogurt. Since I’m limiting the amount of excess sugar in my diet I used plain, greek yogurt sweetened with a little bit of raw honey...
#7: Skinny Vanilla Almond Milk “Latte”
Okay so this has to be the laziest “latte” recipe in the world but I can’t get enough of it. It’s so simple yet so satisfying. Don’t let this ingredient list scare you away. :) Ingredients: Fresh brewed coffee Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk Directions: If you don’t have a steamer, warm almond milk in the...
Heart-Healthy Granola
Every year I whip up a batch of homemade granola around the holidays. I LOVE granola but store-bought varieties are usually calorie-laden sugar bombs, so don’t be fooled just because it “looks” healthy. By making granola at home it’s easy to keep the sugar and salt in check without sacrificing the flavor. I got the basic...
Cranberry Orange Tart
In honor of seasonal cooking, today I’m honored to share a guest post from the talented Laura over at LB’s Good Spoon. I can’t wait to try this recipe myself. Enjoy! Although I’m big on all things pumpkin, cranberries need to get their praise this season as well. They’re loaded with vitamins and known...
Let The Juicing Begin
If you’re part of The Balanced Life’s facebook or twitter community then you probably already know…I finally bought a juicer! I realize I’m way behind on this trend. But to be honest, I’ve had hesitations around the whole craze and purposely avoided getting caught up in the hype. I was of the firm belief that...
Healthy Fourth Of July Recipes
I hope you’re all having a great week and gearing up to enjoy a fun, festive (and healthy!) 4th of July holiday. In honor of the holiday I pulled together some delicious themed recipes from Pinterest that will keep your holiday healthy and light. {Stuffed Strawberries} {All American Chocolate Covered Strawberries} {Red, White & Blue...
Brussels Sprouts With Bacon & Grapes
This is one for all the Brussels sprout lovers out there. And in fact, if you’re not a fan of Brussels sprouts yet this recipe may just change your mind. Add bacon to anything and it tastes good right? I tore this recipe out the San Francisco Chronicle a long time ago and have been...
Healthy Cinco De Mayo Recipes
In honor of Cinco De Mayo I’ve compiled a Pinterest round-up of some of my favorite health, Mexican-inspired recipes. I LOVE Mexican food because you can throroughly indulge while still keeping it fresh and light. I enjoy it multiple times per week:) Topping the charts is my Fresh Citrus Skinny Margarita. The holiday wouldn’t be...
