Eating Healthy Has Been a Challenge

I am not going to lie, this eating healthy has been a challenge! Everything we love is so bad for us, so we have had to find ways to make what we love a bit healthier so that we can still enjoy it. One would say the best way to be healthy and to lose weight is to cut things out of your daily menu, this is far from the truth. I have been struggling all my life with my {Read More}

Low Carb Pita Bread and Recipe!

One of my biggest weaknesses with trying to lose weight isn’t the sweets, but the breads. I love bread! Whether is be bread you use for sandwiches, crackers, rolls, or pizza dough. I love it all! We have been trying to go healthier when we make those purchases. I stick to whole wheat and products that are low in carbs. Have you ever tried the low carb pita bread? It is super yummy! I like taking them and making little {Read More}

Chicken and Rice Recipe

Trying to eat healthy is a challenge. I like making one dish meals, however making these meals is  a challenge when you have limited ingredients. I had all the spices a girl could want, chicken, brown rice, broccoli, and peas. Usually when I make simple dishes my family snarls their noses. However this time they talked about how good it was. Recipe: Chicken and Rice Ingredients 3 Boneless Chicken Breasts Small bag of Broccoli Small bag of Peas Small bag {Read More}

Dark Chocolate Strawberry Shake

Recipe: Dark Chocolate Strawberry Shake Summary: Sweet treat that will satisfy the sweet tooth with great health benefits. Ingredients Handful of Frozen Strawberries 1 Cup Coconut Milk 2 Tablespoons Honey 1 tsp Dark Chocolate Cocoa Instructions Place all ingredients in blender and blend until blended. If the mixture is not thick enough for you, you can add some ice cubes. To thick add a little water. Number of servings (yield): 1

Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream in Under 10 Minutes

Ever had a sweet tooth but nothing in the house to satisfy it? What if I told you, you could have homemade ice cream in under 10 minutes! So simple even the kids can do it. Recipe: Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream in Under 10 Minutes Ingredients 1/3 c. Powder Milk 8 ounces Cold Water 2 Tbsp Sugar 1/2 tsp Dark Chocolate Cocoa Powder 3 Tbsp Evaporated Milk Ice Salt Large Bag Small Bag Instructions Mix water and powered milk in {Read More}

The Perfect Hard Boiled Egg

One thing that bugs me more than anything is boiling eggs only to have them not peel properly, or not be done all the way. With the holidays coming up, I will probably be boiling a lot of eggs. So I have found a way to make the perfect boiled egg! No more throwing away half the egg inside the shell. Follow these few steps and you will not be left cussing while you peel eggs again! Depending on how {Read More}

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