Spicy Wasabi Vinaigrette

  Being on the Whole30 has made eating out  is very interesting. Finding compliant meals takes a little ingenuity at the very least. Having followed a Paleo lifestyle for some time before beginning Whole30, I am accustomed to spotting compliant and non-compliant foods on a menu. It is safe to say, the safest meals to […]

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One-Skillet Whole30 Mediterranean Shrimp Recipe

If you’re following the Whole30 eating plan or just watching you carbs, you know how challenging Meatless Monday’s or Fish Friday’s can be. Now, it does not have to be so difficult. Here is a recipe for an amazing one skillet Mediterranean shrimp dish that will have you begging for seconds.

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kale berry meal replacement smoothie

Kale Berry Meal Replacement Smoothie

Before this pregnancy, I wasn’t really obsessed with whole foods. In fact, I’m pretty sure if I wasn’t on a diet of some sort, I never paid to mind how beneficial our food that we eat is to our total health. Today I am all about using foods as not only as part of the […]

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Whole30 Paleo ranch

Yummy Whole30 Ranch Dressing

The other day I told you how to make Easy Homemade Mayonnaise that is both Whole30 and Paleo approved. I love this mayo so much. I have been able to make tuna salad, egg salad, chicken salad, and a host of other goodies since I made my first batch. Since then, I have been experimenting […]

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The best italian chicken bake

The Best Italian Chicken Bake

With the holidays upon us, finding time to cook a delicious and nutritious meal can be a daunting task. But now you can make a Sunday dinner meal, anytime of the week with just a few easy ingredients. This awesome Italian chicken bake will have your family asking (maybe even begging) for more. It’s seriously […]

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chicken sloppy joe's

Healthy Chicken Sloppy Joe’s

Sloppy Joes are a famous American sandwich on a hamburger bun with ground beef as the main ingredient though many variations have emerged. The original sandwich is a mixture of ground beef, onions, green peppers, tomato sauce, and spices.  Great for a family meal or for entertaining a group, this Sloppy Joe recipe swaps the ground beef for […]

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Rosemary Crockpot Pork Roast Recipe

Crockpot Rosemary Pork Pot Roast Recipe

When we moved across the country to California from Illinois earlier this year, I had to leave behind or sell many things due to not having room in our moving truck. I was pretty bummed about giving up so much. But once I got here, I was so pleased with everything that I never knew […]

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New Year 2015 #NewYearNewYou

  Happy New Year! I hope that you had a great holiday season with family and friends. Now is the time to make resolutions for the new year.  Common resolutions for the new year include:  Losing Weight Volunteering  to Help Others Quitting Smoking Getting a Better of More Education Geting a Better Job Saving Money […]

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32 Amazing Paleo Recipes

I often get asked if I have any recipes on the blog that are Paleo or Gluten-Free. This past year, I have ventured and dabbles in  both “eating plan” worlds. I have tried and created some recipes that were good, and some that were down right amazing. When I write about recipes on  this blog, […]

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Easy Crock Pot Ham and Pineapple

I love quick and easy just like the next person. This is probably why I use the crockpot as much as I do. I remember my mom using an old orange one when I was a kid. So, when I became an adult (with my own kitchen), I made sure that I had a crock […]

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