Cajun Gumbolaya

healthy rice free paleo primal gumbo jumbalaya

You Need: 1-2 pieces of cooked chicken, chopped into pieces 1 lb of sliced sausage of choice (spicy sausage works well) 1 lb shrimp, peeled, talks removed(optional) 2-3 bell peppers, color of choice 1 onion, chopped 2-3 cloves of garlic 1 can diced tomatoes 2 bags frozen cauliflower (defrosted) 1 bag frozen okra (not breaded) [...]

Lettuce Tacos

Romaine Lettuce Healthy Tacos

This easy recipe is a great way to eat tacos, without the unhealthy grains and tortillas. The romaine lettuce provides a satisfying crunch in these gluten free and grain free tacos. This is a super-fast meal to prepare on a busy night, and is kid-approved! You Need: 1 lb ground beef or turkey, scrambled and [...]

Skillet Steak & Butternut Latkes

creamy butternut-squash soup

This meal is made in about 30 minutes and is kid-approved (especially the latkes!). The sweet potatoes or butternut squash are a great contrast to the balsamic glazed steak and the roasted vegetables round out the meal. Consider making extra latkes for breakfast leftovers! This recipe is made to serve 2-3 so double or triple [...]

Guide to Healthy Food for Baby

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(Hint: healthy babies don’t start with rice cereal) I am definitely stepping onto the soapbox for this one. Nutrition for the wee ones is a favorite talking point of mine, mainly because it is so important. Since babies and kids have much smaller bodies, any harmful foods can do much more proportionate damage, but this [...]

Broccoli Cole Slaw

gluten free low carb broccoli cole slaw

This easy take on an old favorite can also be made with cabbage, we just prefer the taste of broccoli and carrot. Ingredients: 1 large package broccoli cole slaw mix (or 4-5 big sliced thinly) 2-3 medium carrots, thinly sliced (1 large head or cabbage, shredded, can be used instead of broccoli) Sauce: 1 cup [...]

The Wellness Lifestyle Overview

what foods should i eat

Tired of counting calories? Had enough of trying to get percentages of macronutrients? Don’t really like Special K or Slim Fast anyway? Great news… I am going to share with you what I wish I had known years ago when I wanted to drop a few sizes before I tried vegetarianism, the “low-fat” diet, the [...]

Restaurant Fajita Salad

primal paleo fajita salad low carb

I really like Mexican food (ok, I’m obsessed with it!). A lot of my favorite meals have a Mexican theme, and this Fajita salad is my favorite! It is really easy to make and can transform leftover beef (almost any cut) into a stellar meal. This is great for Dinner or Lunch (I’ve even had [...]