This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BalancedNewYear #CollectiveBias I love the beginning of the new year. There’s just something about the beginning of something like the year, month, or even week that makes it feel like the right time to renew my goals. Around the…
Home Hacks: Foods with Amazing Non-food Household Uses
Have you ever noticed that when you need some special product around the house that you rarely have it on hand? If you’re like me, this is a regular occurrence! But I have great news for you!! Many of the foods you regularly keep in your kitchen and pantry can be used for other household…
Vegetarian Awareness Month
I’m sure you’re aware that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, but did you know it’s also Vegetarian Awareness month? Even if you don’t want to quit meat altogether, going meatless every now and then can have an impact on your health, the environment and your budget. Read about some of the advantages of having…
Veggie Egg Muffins
We’ve really been making a conscious effort to cut down on our grocery budget the past few months. When we actually sat down and looked at what we were spending each month, we were absolutely shocked. So we figured if we cut down on grocery spending (and in some other areas – bye bye cable…
Quinoa Breakfast Bites
I really don’t get to sleep in very frequently but every time I do, I wake up full of energy and ready to face the day. Mornings are definitely my most productive time. But with my crazy marathon training schedule, work, and life in general, the opportunity to sleep in is rare. Today was the…
Spicy Baked Egg with Spinach
I usually have something very quick and easy for breakfast, like this smoothie. On the weekends, I like to have something a little different that usually involves eggs and veggies. So today I decided to try baking eggs. This was a simple dish, loaded with veggies, and didn’t require much effort. And it’s perfect for…
Easy Veggie Breakfast Scramble
I often hear people say that they don’t eat vegetables for breakfast and are not really sure how to include them with breakfast. This easy breakfast scramble solves that problem! There are so many ways to include veggies with breakfast that add lots of nutrients but take no extra time to include. This is one…
The Best Real Foods for Runners
I’ve been eating a mostly clean diet for several months and have felt considerably better and healthier. As a distance runner, I have been looking at ways to further clean up my diet and hopefully improve my running performance. While these foods are excellent choices for anyone to eat as part of a healthy, real…
Day 13 Nutrition Challenge
Can you believe it’s day 13 already? How are you doing with the other challenges? Today’s nutrition challenge will take a look at eggs and their benefits. I’ve heard some bad things about eating the whole egg, including the yolk. But the truth is that the entire egg provides significant health benefits. Your challenge today…