Apple Pie Quinoa for breakfast!

I’ve been having fun creating more new recipes with quinoa. I just can’t get enough of it! Experimenting with different flavor combinations has always been a big interest of mine. Why should healthy food taste boring or be a lot of work to prepare! Quinoa (pronounced “Keen-wa”) is a complete protein and along with the [...]

Healthy Chia Seed Shakes

I have discovered the wonders of Chia Seeds, during the many dietary changes I have been making over the past few months. They are filled with protein, fiber, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, riboflavin, iron, vitamin A and healthy fats like Omega-3 fatty acids. The hydrating benefits of Chia seeds are helpful for athletes, also. When eaten [...]

My Favorite Hummus

One recipe I make on a weekly basis, because of the simplicity, taste and health benefits, is hummus. The main ingredient in hummus is garbanzo beans which have a delicious nut-like taste and buttery texture, yet are somewhat starchy and pasty. They provide a concentrated source of protein along with digestive tract support, a unique [...]

Sunshine Quinoa Breakfast

Brrrr…it is a cold morning in North Dakota! Most mornings I like to start the day with a RAW Protein & Fruit Shake, but sometimes a warm breakfast hits the spot the best. Recently I discovered the very versatile grain Quinoa, and I am hooked.  I have found that it is great whether hot or [...]

Salad Bar Anyone?

Are you one of the many who has decided to eat more veggies & salads this year? I love salads, but was finding it to be a hassle to bring all the containers and packages to the counter each time I wanted to prepare one. So one day I got the idea to make my [...]

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