Banana Apple Oatmeal Muffins

I see the way your overripe bananas are looking at you. They’re lost in the fantasy of one day becoming banana bread. But you’re curious about something new – a quick breakfast bite full of nutrients and flavor! Make an honest fruit out of them by baking these Banana Apple Oatmeal Muffins🍌🍎 Did I mention…

Juice Pulp Muffins

As I am sure you’ve made your own juice at home… wait, you haven’t?! I say we remedy that quickly! Check out my previous post on how to make your own fresh juice at home without a juicer. πŸ’š And now, what to do with the pulp: make muffins, of course! Lessen your food waste…

How to Read a Nutrition Label

Nutrition labels… am I right? Some of the most helpful yet confusing text that is the bane of anyone working towards improving their health. Serving sizes, calories, fats, and vitamins are enough to make your head spin! Well, fear no more! I am here to help you better understand the “language of the label” so…

How Fiber Lowers Cholesterol

We have been told multiple times over that a diet high in fiber helps improve the health of your heart. But why? I was curious of the exact science behind this statement and the biological reason is quite fascinating. Fiber, at it’s core, is “filler”. It fills up the bowel and helps propel digestion forward….

Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal

Oatmeal is delightful, what can I say? It is versatile, easy to prepare, and can be enjoyed any time of day. It is also full of antioxidants, soluble fiber, and iron. Couple a bowl of oatmeal a day with a diet lower in saturated and trans fats and you have a two-punch team to decrease…