We have been harvesting peaches off our tree left and right this week! This salsa is a great way to eat a lot of peaches. Use it as a topping on fish, burritos, and salads, or as a dip with chips or crackers. You can also substitue Mangoes for the Peaches for an equally delicious salsa. Think this looks like too much chopping? Check out the notes for my best kitchen hack for chopping all these veggies super fast. Enjoy! Peach (or Mango) Salsa A healthy, fresh, and delicious sweet salsa. 4 1/2 Cups Fresh Peaches (or Mangoes) (chopped )2

Perfect for a breakfast on-the-go, this smoothie is packed with healthy fats, natural protein, antioxidants, vitamins, calcium, iron, fiber, and probiotics to help you feel energized for the day. You will get your first full serving of vegetables and fruit for the day without much effort. The best part is that it tastes amazing too! Enjoy! Natural Protein Berry Peachy Smoothie Skip the expensive protein powders and get 16 grams of protein from natural ingredients in this tasty smoothie. 1/2 Cup Water1 Cup Plain, Non-fat Greek Yogurt2 Medium Peaches (fresh or frozen)1/2 Cup Cucumber (mostly peeled)1 Cup spinach (packed)1 Cup

Are you trying to become your spouse’s personal nutrition consultant? You may not even realize the damage you are doing to your spouse’s relationship with food when you make comments about their eating habits. In  Intuitive Eating, (2012) (aff. link) Evelyn Tribole describes a predisposition which her clients call the “Forget You” Diet. When spouses make condescending comments or suggestions to their partner’s food choices, it elicits a feeling of “forget you!” The partner then eats more than they normally would, just because their freedom with food has been violated and they rebel against the suggested restriction. Photo circa 2008 (We are getting

I try hard not to spike my overly sensitive blood sugar, but sometimes a girl just has to have a pick-me-up treat in the middle of a hectic day! So, I altered a typical “No-Bake Cookie” recipe into a treat that won’t make me crash 30 minutes after eating it. Even though it is made of whole ingredients it is pretty rich, so I always have to wash it down with a glass of almond milk. Enjoy! Hearty No-Bake Cookie Protein Bites 1/3 Cup Cocoa1/4 Cup Butter1/2 Cup Milk or Almond Milk1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)1/3 Cup Honey1/2 teaspoon vanilla3/4 Cup

In Eating Healthy in College: Part 1, I discussed some techniques for eating healthy with limited time, space, and money. I showed you some ideas of foods to stock your pantry, fridge, and freezer with. Now, I will offer some meal ideas using the foods from that first post. Breakfast Ideas Quick and Easy Breakfast Sandwich Peanut butter toast with a “Hearty Berry Smoothie” Cinnamon oatmeal or hot rice cereal with fruit and nuts Pancakes with fruit and yogurt. Use the mix suggested in the previous post, or make my Whole Wheat Pancake recipe. Breakfast Burritos- Make the whole recipe

This panini is full of fresh flavors that speak to all your hungry senses. Use my Hearty Roasted Red Pepper Hummus instead of cheese and mayo to satisfy your craving for a dairy-free lunch. Enjoy! Avocado Panini with Red Pepper Hummus 2 Slices whole wheat bread1/2 Avocado (sliced)1/2 Vine-Ripe tomato (sliced)3 Tablespoons Red Pepper Hummus4 leaves spinach Spread hummus on both slices of bread. Layer one slice of bread with avocadoes, tomatoes, and spinach. Top with second slice of bread. Grill in panini press for 1-3 minutes. Main CourseMediterraneanhummus, panini, vegan If you are like me, you don’t own a

This tuna sandwich has a flavorful and nutritious twist that appeals to all ages. For my anti-sandwich eaters, I serve the mix as a dip with crackers, and they love to pack it in their lunchbox on school days. I like to eat it as a lettuce wrap with a big romaine or green lettuce leaf. Enjoy! Hearty Tuna Sandwich Mix A healthy mix of tuna and vegetables for sandwiches, wraps or dip. 2- 5 oz. Cans Tuna (in water)3/4 Cup Greek Yogurt1/4 Cup Real Mayonnaise2 Cups celery (chopped)1 Red Bell Pepper (chopped (1 1/2 Cups))2 Dill pickle spears (chopped

The selling point of this chicken is the balsamic sauce—it’s savory and sweet and delicious! You will love the way it flavors the chicken and veggies, but you will also love dipping some crusty bread in the drizzle left over on your plate. EASY Balsamic Chicken and Glazed Vegetables 2 Pounds chicken breasts tenders2 Tablespoons olive oilDressing:1/3 Cup Italian bottled dressing1/4 Cup Balsamic Vinegar2 Tablespoons honeyVeggies:4 medium Carrots (julienned)2 Cups Green Beans (Fresh or frozen)1 large red bell peppers (sliced) Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar with a lid. Shake until well mixed. Set aside.Heat olive oil in a

I made too much rice for last night’s dinner. But I had a plan for it, so I left the rice in the saucepan and put the whole thing in the fridge to chill. In the morning, back onto the stove the rice went and just minutes later, I had hot rice cereal. You will love the way this fills your kitchen with the aroma of cinnamon! Hot Cinnamon Rice Cereal 2 Cups cooked rice (my favorite is Brown Jasmine)1 1/2 Cups Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk1 teaspoon cinnamon2 teaspoons honeyToppings:1 Cup Fresh peaches (optional)1/2 Cup pecans (optional)3/4 Cup Raisins (optional)1

When it’s the end of a long, busy day, sometimes it is impossible to muster the energy to make an elaborate meal. The cure? Beans and rice. I promise this is not a punishment for my family, though. They LOVE beans and rice—especially when topped with guacamole or fresh mango salsa. By the time your rice is cooked, dinner is ready and on the table. Enjoy! Lazy Day Beans and Rice The healthiest of cheap meals in my repitoire! Beans2- 15 oz. Cans Pinto Beans (drained)8 oz. Tomato Sauce1 teaspoon Garlic salt1/4 teaspoon CuminRice1 Cup Brown Jasmine Rice2 cups waterGuacamole2