This Baked Chicken Taco recipe is a half slow cooker recipe, half oven recipe, but is 100% delicious, easy and family friendly! This post is sponsored by General Mills, but all opinions are my own. These baked chicken tacos will have you declaring it “Taco Tuesday” any night of the week. Tacos are one of…
When choosing dessert, berries are and excellent choice because they’re a brain-healthy food that has been shown to slow or prevent cognitive decline that leads to Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits of berries make them an important brain food to eat regularly. Does fresh vs frozen berries matter? There are greater…
Protein is an essential nutrient required for brain cell function, building muscle and bone, hormone regulation, enzyme production, liver detoxification, growth and repair. It is a key structural component of all human cells, our muscles, hair, skin, nails, eyes, and internal organs, especially the heart and brain. Amino acids found in protein foods serve as…
*Full disclosure: This is a sponsored post in partnership with belVita Breakfast Biscuits, however the views and opinions expressed in this post are completely my own. It’s a fact. Mornings in my house are hectic. The alarm goes off and right away, there are kids to wake up, lunches to prep, coffee to perk and breakfast to…
Hi Everyone, Here is another simple fava recipe for those of you who love favas like I do. This one is different from the last one as it has brown rice mixed into it as well as dressing. Here in Portugal we have been having gorgeous summer weather (even tho it’s still spring). So many…
If you want the flavor of a Gyro Pita Sandwich but a simpler at-home method, try this Gyro Meatloaf Pita Sandwich with Tzatziki sauce. Growing up in San Antonio, my favorite place to eat was this Greek restaurant called Demo’s. It was definitely a childhood favorite. My Grandparents are both Greek so I have an…
Hi Everyone, Spring is truly sprung here in Portugal. I am already eating nespera (loquats) and also I just harvested my first fava beans. They taste amazing. Here is a new recipe I created with my first of the year. They are SO delicious and nourishing. I just ate rather a lot with some gorgeous…
Hey Everyone, I have decided that after being sick for ten days and not eating anything for five days that I need to quit sugar. What I noticed after not eating for five days was that I could put rings on my fingers that I couldn’t wear for at least a year because the joints…
This is the best Veggie Bagel Sandwich- loaded with hummus, cream cheese and all the veggies you can fit! Delicious for a lunch or poolside dinner! Bagel sandwiches bring me right back to the collage years, when people actually ate bagels. Gosh I miss those days! My favorite was always the veggie bagel sandwich on…
Injuries such as sprains and strains often result in pain, swelling, bruising, inflammation, reduced range of motion, and downtime from activity. There’s also a psychological impact that occurs with injuries. An individual can experience the very same symptoms when recovering from surgery, along with the possibility of stitches and potential side effects from anesthesia. Healing…