If your looking for a rice substitute, then quinoa is it! It’s a complete protein that is very easy to digest and prepare. Quinoa cooks up light and fluffy in about 20 minutes. Check out the video to find out my tips and tricks to make it more nutritious and taste fantastic!

This is probably my most  favorite quick and easy go-to meal! I usually make this 3 times a month with different variations. Why do I love it so much? Because all the ingredients can be tucked away in the pantry and freezer/refrigerator for those emergency days when you need something easy, haven’t been able to make it to the store or … Read more

A Stressful Day…. How I Eat with Purpose You all are my friends, and this is what a blog is all about – I’m letting you into my world…. the good, the bad and the ugly, it’s LIFE! I thought this was a perfect example to share with you  about when life happens; things get turned upside down and our … Read more

Creamy buckwheat is the perfect substitute for oatmeal! It cooks in 10 minutes and is a complete protein, making it a fabulous healthy breakfast choice!

I had to share this recipe in time for Valentine’s with the beautiful pinks, reds, and purples… and creamy, sweet taste! Not only is it a fun color that kids love, but it  helps to strengthen the immune system and warm the bones on a cold winter’s morning. Creamy buckwheat is a perfect substitute for oatmeal! Buckwheat is a seed, not … Read more

Lately this has been my favorite quick, healthy dessert… and sometimes even my breakfast, with no guilt involved because it is completely sugar-free! In the past, a holiday like Valentine’s Day would roll around and it would be my excuse to go crazy and eat whatever I wanted. I wouldn’t start out with that mentality, but after just one bite … Read more