Teaming Up in the Kitchen: Matt’s Sweet Potato Fries

Teaming Up in the Kitchen: Matt’s Sweet Potato Fries

Cooking and creating together for healthy fries and a healthy relationship.

Gut Feelings or Gut Research? The Ultimate Probiotic Guide

Gut Feelings or Gut Research?  The Ultimate Probiotic Guide

What are probiotics? Are probiotics even effective? What's going on in my gut? Exploring what research has shown on probiotics and our gut flora.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Peanut Butter... Chocolate... Banana... Now imagine these in cookie form.

Spicy Green Chile Chicken Pozole to Ring in Fall

Spicy Green Chile Chicken Pozole to Ring in Fall

As we ring in the beginning of fall when the leaves begin to turn and we begin to dust off our sweater collection, I'll offer up a soup recipe, as fall also marks the beginning of soup season. My boyfriend and I have both been fighting off colds this past week and feeling a bit [...]

Southern Californian Shrimp and Okra Gumbo

Southern Californian Shrimp and Okra Gumbo

Seafood is often considered an expensive, bougie treat.  I've noticed that I tend to suggest  replacing a majority of the red meat in ones diet with seafood for the obvious health benefits, while ignoring the strain that this places on ones wallet. Shrimp tends to be the least-expensive option in the seafood section, and has [...]

The Carbohydrate Counting Controversy

The Carbohydrate Counting Controversy

Carbohydrate counting is the first thing taught to those diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, but is it really an effective way to monitor blood glucose?

Back to the Basics

Back to the Basics

Is butter a carb? In this post we'll go back to the basics of nutrition. Start understanding what you are eating.

3 Meals to up your Glamping Game

3 Meals to up your Glamping Game

Curious how to shop for your next car camping trip? Here's a sample shopping list and three simple easy gourmet meals to take your camping trip to the next level. Added bonus: everything tastes better when cooked outside. Note: it's recommended that you actually get outside and go for a hike, rather than sit around and drink all day. Please try to clean up and leave no trace.