This pizza is simple to make and is so flavorful, no one would guess show healthy it is. With all of the vitamins an nutrients in the kale, you can go ahead and sprinkle some extra Manchego on there! I love all leafy greens, and kale is number one on the list. I was excited to […]
Cheesy Bacon and Kale Biscuits {Gluten-Free}
These biscuits are light and healthy with a savory twist! I might be wrong but who doesn’t love a good biscuit? Add some cheese and bacon (ok, and kale) and it’s even better. And this one is gluten free and healthy. Are you as excited as I am? These babies are so easy to make. […]
Healthy Green Smoothie
I recommend to drink this BEFORE all the green beers today 🙂 These pretty green drinks are perfect for Monday mornings to cleanse your body of all the (fun) toxins you ate and drank over the weekend. The beauty of juicing is that you can make it according to your likes and dislikes. This one […]
Lentil and Sausage Soup with Quinoa and Kale
Oh my goodness this soup is AMAZING! I literally just kind of made it up as I went along. I couldn’t stop myself, I just kept adding more ingredients and it just kept getting better and better! I think I have told you before how much I love soups, especially healthy ones. This one […]
Strawberry Kale Protein Smoothie
I love smoothies. They are so versatile and easy and filling and healthy. I seriously could go on and on but I think you get the picture 🙂 So today I made a Strawberry Kale Protein Smoothie…check it out… Nope, not the prettiest drink (even in my martini glass) but it certainly was delicious!! Strawberries- […]
Ginger Chicken and Kale
This is yet another recipe from my first cookbook. If you haven’t already bought your copy, check out Amazon and Barnes and Noble and most major book stores! I guess I am on a kale kick these days. Kale is really a powerhouse food. It is packed with healthy fiber and antioxidants. These powerful antioxidants help […]
Healthy Green Tea Smoothie
Most of you know that I LOVE green tea! I love all types, fruity, mint, lemon decaf….you name it, I LOVE it. Green tea is loaded with antioxidants and has shown to prevent certain cancers and even heart disease. Studies show that green tea helps fight obesity by lowering LDL (“bad”) cholesterol as well as […]
White Bean Kale and Sausage Stew
Raise your hand if you love some comfort food this time of year! Not all of our favorite comfort foods have to be loaded with fat. Here is a perfect example. Kale seems to be the “it” green vegetable right now. Wonder why? It is packed with tons of calcium, folic acid, and vitamins A […]
Raw Kale Salad with Lemon Tamari Dressing
Lauren O’ Connor, M.S., R.D. is a Nutrition writer and Nutrition Consultant in sunny California. Lauren’s blog, www.nutrisavvysblog.wordpress.com is designed to provide general nutritional knowledge, healthy recipes & inspirational posts. It encourages success stories and contributions from its readers/fans. ********************************************************************************************************* A mother of twin toddlers and nutrition professional, I try to keep my meals simple, healthy and […]
Healthy Green Smoothie
I recommend to drink this BEFORE all the green beers today 🙂 These pretty green drinks are perfect for Monday mornings to cleanse your body of all the (fun) toxins you ate and drank over the weekend. The beauty of juicing is that you can make it according to your likes and dislikes. This one […]