Nachos. What is there not to love about them? well outside of the calories of course. An average portion of nachos (113 grams or 6-8 nachos) with cheese are 346 calories! Now think about adding sour cream and how many we actually consume when we sit down to dig in. I have attempted a variety of recipes to find that sweet spot between the nachos being packed with nutrition, while still meeting that gooey nacho craving.
After all the holiday meals and treats, I like to lighten things up for New Years Eve celebrations. These sweet potato toast appetizers are easy to make, you can top them with anything you like, and they are a great gluten-free alternative. Sweet potatoes are no longer just for dinner. Sweet potato toast became pretty popular in 2016 and based on how you top them they can make a great breakfast or afternoon snack.
You have most likely seen versions of these skewers before. These are one of my go-to appetizers as they are simple, easy and highlight beautiful tomatoes. For a holiday potluck or New Year’s eve appetizer, these are one of my favorites bites to lighten things up. Tomatoes are a very nutrient-rich food as they are a great source of a phytonutrient called lycopene.
Fruit flavored yogurt is such a fresh, satisfying and tasty treat. It also makes an easily packable snack for the whole family. The problem with commercial yogurts is they are
I struggled to decide where to include these awesome chocolate bars! Healthy snacks? Treats? Kids Corner? The truth is they fit under all three categories. These bars make a big
Truth be told, cake, chocolate and ice cream are not my guilty pleasures, it’s those devilish crisp and salty chips that tempt me. When I was in junior high, I
Hey, I’m Jo! As a Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant, Practitioner and Raw Food Chef, I am passionate about creating simple, whole-food recipes that easily fit into your everyday life. I am committed to empowering you to find fulfillment in fueling your body to regain balance, reclaim health and rejoice in the most vibrant body possible.
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