RECIPES
All the Healthy YumminessWeight Loss Salad Recipe + Video [“Kitchen Sink Salad”]
This post has been rolling around in my head for a long time now. I've been on the Nutritarian journey for very close to 2 years now (Anniversary: June 28th!) and I've been making this salad weekly for much of the time. So I've had a little practice. ;) The best part...
Sunshine Salad Recipe and G-BOMBS
I was inspired to finally post this after a conversation with my cousin Jill this afternoon, who is embarking on her own 42-day Nutritarian Challenge TODAY! BEST OF LUCK to you cuz! <3 So, after wanting to do this forever, here is my first post to describe how I do...
Day 20 [42-Day Nutritarian Challenge]
So member that time 3 days ago when I said Food Should Not Be Exalted? Well, I meant as long as it's not from Beauty of Sprouts restaurant here in Sarasota. WOW! Haha. Jk. Well, kinda. See, the point of that is we shouldn't be obsessing over food. For real. No matter...
My Biggest Weight Loss & Healthy Eating Epiphany
Boy, have my views come a long way since I started this blog. I remember the day I posted on my Facebook page, "If I ever become a vegetarian, please shoot me." And I really meant it. Of course, now that I'm much closer to being totally vegan, times sure have changed....
Morning Fire Smoothie Recipe
This recipe is inspired from my 42 Day Nutritarian Challenge that I am currently on. It is currently day 11, and I have been having this lovely little smoothie most mornings to wake me up and give me a quick energy boost. I have this strong feeling that lemons are a...
Day 2 and 3 [42-Day Nutritarian Challenge]
I'll keep this brief because yesterday and today were much like the first day, food-wise. Recipes for my 42 Day Nutritarian Challenge here. Day 2: Morning Fire Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Sunshine Salad Fresh pineapple chunks Day 3: Morning Fire Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal...
Day 1 DOWN! [42-Day Nutritarian Challenge]
I had my first successful Nutritarian Day. 100% successful. That feels FANTASTIC. Especially after having like 14 100% unsuccessful days in a row (actually very unlike me)...I'm back on track! I drink 30 ounces of water 5 times per day, every day. I try to get in two...
42 Day Nutritarian Challenge
In my last post where I talked about my crazy 2-week binge eating episode, I resolved to go on a 42 Day Nutritarian Challenge. That's 6 weeks for all you mathematicians out there. So the basis of Nutritarianism is pretty simple. You crowd out all the foods that are...
Chocolate Orange Smoothie {#Recipe + #Video}
Why Smoothies? Since I started eating super healthy over a year ago, smoothies have become an absolute staple in my kitchen, and there are a few different reasons for this: They're nutritionally superior meals. As you may or may not know, cooking a food diminishes...
The Best Veggie Burger Recipe in the World #vegan #nutritarian #glutenfree [VIDEO]
WARNING: This Veggie Burger Recipe is EPIC. If you want to get healthy, this veggie burger recipe could quickly become an absolute staple in your kitchen. I eat this almost every week. Why Is It So Friggin' Awesome?? It is extremely healthy and tastes delicious all at...
How to Make Roasted Cantaloupe Seeds
Hi, my name's Cheri and I'm an addict. The first time I was introduced to roasted pumpkin seeds was when I lived in Phoenix in 2002. Wait, 2002? That was 12 years ago?!?! WTFFFFFFFFl;asdjfosidgj....yikes, time flies. I was a preschool teacher at Sunrise Preschools...
Spiralized Zucchini Pasta with Creamy Avocado Sauce [VIDEO]
This Spiralized Zucchini Pasta with Creamy Avocado Sauce recipe makes my mouth water just typing the title! Get ready for one of simplest, and most delicious recipes you’ve tried in a long time. One of the most important tips that you can use at any meal time is...
How to Segment an Orange for Salad
Last year, I started eating these fabulously humongous salads, like bigger than your head! The kinds of salads where you get halfway through and you're absolutely stuffed. And then you just. keep. chugging on cause, man...SALADS ARE A SYMPHONY OF NUTRIENTS! YAYY....
Seared Salmon with Oranges and Fennel Recipe [video]
I don't eat much meat anymore. I've made a lot of changes in my diet, and the truth is I don't really miss it that much. I really did used to love a good steak...and I still do! I would eat a nice filet mignon any time of the day or night, medium rare...closer to rare...
Top 10 Low Calorie Dinners at US Chain Restaurants [#infographic]
Check out this lovely infographic for a list of the Top 10 Low Calorie Dinners at US Chain Restaurants! If you like this and want to receive more, sign up for our email list below and they will be sent to you automatically!! Name: Email: [pinterest] Pin this image if...
Quick Beef and Barley Stew
Quick Beef and Barley Stew Recipe As we slide into cooler weather here in the Northern Hemisphere (okay, but not in Florida, admittedly) we often start thinking about warmer, heavier dishes for comfort. Amirite or amirite?!? Back when I was a heavy meat-eater, this is...
Shrimp, Feta and Tomato Bake Recipe [VIDEO]
So you know I'd have to kick off this whole new me, new recipes, new life changes thing with a really incredible dish. This Shrimp, Feta and Tomato Bake recipe is seriously ridiculous. When I tested the recipe with my girlfriends Abby and Jaden, I insisted that I be...
Banana Blueberry Streusel Muffins
I am an excellent baker. Really, I am. I know maybe you think that's not true because I very rarely post baking recipes on my website, but it's true. And the things is -- I love to bake, too! But the sad part is, see, I suffer from this terrible condition that is...