(Disclosure: I received a Subway gift card for posting about this promotion. All thoughts about the restaurant are my own.) Throughout the month of August, Disney and SUBWAY restaurants, the world’s largest restaurant chain, will bring fans “Gravity Falls” characters and promotional items through SUBWAY Fresh Fit for Kids™ Meals™. “Gravity Falls” is a Television show on … Read more
(Disclosure: Walgreens invited me to an event while I was in Chicago last week. I received a gift bag at the event but all thoughts are my own.) The thought of “green” juice used to make my stomach turn. I could never figure out why people enjoyed drinking these vegetable filled drinks. I have had … Read more
August is National Sandwich Month so I wanted to share a sandwich idea that is simple, healthy, and delicious. This recipe is from Executive Chef Anthony Stewart from the Pritikin Longevity Center. Makes 4 wraps Ingredients: 1 cup artichoke hearts, cooked ¼ cup fat-free sour cream 1 teaspoon minced garlic ½ teaspoon black peppercorns, ground 1 teaspoon … Read more
(Disclosure: This is a compensated post on behalf of Quaker but all thoughts are my own.) When I was growing up my dad offered me a lot of advice. One of the most common things he’d repeatedly tell me was how important it is to eat a good breakfast. He told me how he’d read … Read more
(Disclosure: I received the juicer to review but all thoughts are my own.) I have heard so much about juicing lately so I was interested to try out the Green Star Elite juicer. Based on our body’s natural chewing process, the Green Star Elite by Tribest Corporation is the only juicer on the market that offers a system that … Read more
Just because the routine of the school year goes away for the summer doesn’t mean your child’s nutritional requirements should go on vacation, too! According to practicing family physician, Andrew Abraham, M.D., a father of two, the key is to aim for nutritional balance. “Summer is a challenge because so many seasonal activities revolve around … Read more
INGREDIENTS 8 ounces orzo (rosamarina) – preferably whole-wheat 1 cup water 1/2 cup tomato(es), sun-dried – (not oil-packed), chopped, divided 1 medium tomato(es), plum – diced 1 clove(s) garlic – peeled 3 teaspoons marjoram, fresh – chopped, divided 1 tablespoon vinegar, red wine 1 2/3 tablespoons oil, olive, extra virgin – divided 4 piece(s) chicken, breast, boneless, skinless – (1-1 1/4 pounds) 1/4 teaspoon salt … Read more
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cup sliced fresh strawberries ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon coconut sugar (optional) 1 heaping teaspoon ground chia seeds Directions: Puree berries in a food processor with the vanilla and optional coconut sugar. Pour into bowl and stir in remaining whole berries and chia until well combined. Cover and refrigerate overnight. While … Read more