I used to never eat rice. I thought carbs were basically the devil during my eating disorder. HOW SILLY!!! Carbs are our bodies preferred source of energy, our brains NEED carbs. So, basically by … [Read more...]
5 Minute Butternut Squash Cheese Sauce
5 minutes. That's all that separates you from this smooth, creamy 5 minute butter nut squash cheese sauce that you're going to want to pour on ALL of the things! Why Butternut Squash Cheese … [Read more...]
Why I Lost My Period And How I Got It Back
Listen up ladies! We're about to get real intimate here. I'm pretty much an open book about my 6 year struggle with disordered eating and today we're going to talk about all things period- or, should … [Read more...]
Aloha Chicken Veggie Wraps With Soy Ginger Dipping Sauce
I've been eating buckeye balls, sugar cookies, and chocolate covered pretzels around the clock for the past week straight and, dare I say it... I need a break! I was craving some veggies and knew my … [Read more...]
Eggnog Cauli-Oats
Ever since summer came to an end and so did the surplus supply of zucchini, I've been on the cauli-oat train with no intent of getting off. Well, untill the zucchini come back and it's time for zoats! … [Read more...]
High Protein Chocolate Cake Batter Dip
I'm a chocolate lover through and through. There is literally no time of day that chocolate doesn't sound good to me. Morning smoothie? Has chocolate. Morning oats? Has chocolate. Lunch time treat? A … [Read more...]
How To Know If You’re A Pseudo-Dieter
I love the whole ditch the diet movement that's been happening lately! So many people are realizing that diets just DON'T work, nor are they healthy. We know that 95% of diets fail and lead to weight … [Read more...]
Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts With SunButter Aoli
We're a full week into December and do you know what that means? PARTY TIME! My guess is that between now and the end of the year you're about to attend more parties than you have in the past six … [Read more...]
Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Bark
Anyone else planning a day to bake ALL of the things? It's my absolute favorite thing about the holiday season. Not only do you get to make delicious goodies, but you get to do so while spending time … [Read more...]
Vegan & Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Espresso Breakfast Cookies
Breakfast is probably my favorite part of the day. Not only do I love that each morning stands for a new day and a fresh start, but let's be real, breakfast food is totally the best food. But, every … [Read more...]
5 Ingredient Maple Pecan Granola
I'm addicted to granola. I eat it in my yogurt daily, throw it on top of smoothie bowls, dip the big ol' clusters in nut butter and also scoop a handful straight outta the jar and into my mouth. … [Read more...]
4 Tips To Reduce Bingeing And Increase Enjoyment On Thanksgiving
T-minus ONE DAY until Thanksgiving! I'm super excited for some much needed family time. My sister, dad and I have a tradition of starting Turkey day off by running in the local 5K. This year is a … [Read more...]
Top 7 Easy & Healthy Pumpkin Recipes
Happy TURKEY DAY week! Right now I bet you're knee deep in recipes trying to decide what to make on Thursday. I'm totally in the same boat, stiiiill ironing out my menu details! With all the planning … [Read more...]
Almond Butter Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
It's official. Turkey day is less than ONE WEEK away! Does that give you anxiety? If you still don't have your Thanksgiving menu planned out, fear not, let me help. Consider these almond butter twice … [Read more...]
Gluten & Dairy Free Mini Pumpkin Pies
If there is one thing that I know will be at Thanksgiving dinner next week it's pumpkin pie. Specifically, Costco pumpkin pie. In all honesty though, it's not just on Thanksgiving. From November to … [Read more...]
Creamy Butternut Squash & Tomato Soup
Most of you know the weekly tradition in my house of Sunday Night Pizza Night. Every Sunday for almost the past four years we have eaten pizza for dinner on Sundays. And I mean every. single. Sunday. … [Read more...]
Air Fried Delicata Rings
Alright guys, let's talk about delicata. Have you heard of it? It's a type of winter squash and I swear it's all the rage right now. If you haven't heard of it before, don't worry. I hadn't either … [Read more...]
Will Intuitive Eating Help Me Lose Weight?
If there is one question that I get again and again it's this: Will intuitive eating help me lose weight? So, since this is such a hot topic, let's talk about it, shall we? Firstly, intuitive … [Read more...]
4 Ingredient Pumpkin Protein Pasta
Halloween may be done and gone, but we all know that pumpkin really lives on through November (and beyond). I know I'm still devouring the orange stuff on a pretty regular basis. If you thought that … [Read more...]
How To Pack A Healthy Lunch
I've always been a believer in brown-bagging it when it comes to lunch. Not only is it easier to make food choices that allow you to feel your best this way, but it's SO much more affordable. Like, SO … [Read more...]
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pancakes with White Chocolate Sauce
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ToraniSauceObsession #CollectiveBias There is nothing more comforting than a big ol' stack … [Read more...]
Chickpea Banana Blondies
There are two types of people in this world: People who prefer brownies and people who prefer blondies. Personally, I'm usually a chocolate person 100% of the time. Actually, if you want to take it a … [Read more...]
Crockpot Baked Apples
There are two things that have my hear during the month of October. Firstly, my crockpot. Secondly, apples. I seriously use these two things EVERY day when the weather is chilly. What's better than … [Read more...]
One Bowl Pumpkin Bread
It wouldn't truly be fall unless I posted a pumpkin bread recipe, right? I know you've all been waiting for it! And I'm happy to say.. it's here! I introduce to you my easy one bowl pumpkin bread … [Read more...]
Oatmeal Apple Crisp
Apples have always been my favorite fruit. I could eat like five a day and not get sick of them. Seriously. So, when it's fall and apples are in season here in Michigan I take FULL advantage of the … [Read more...]