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Dessert Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

If you love sweet potato pie then you’ll love this healthy take on a classic dessert! These Dessert Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are topped with thick Greek yogurt, crunchy granola, and creamy cashew butter. Filled with fiber, nutrients, slow-digesting carbs, and healthy fats – you can enjoy this “dessert” as a hearty breakfast or satisfying snack…

Instant Pot Bone Broth

Bone broth has a ton of amazing health benefits – it supports joint health, gut health, immune system function, and skin health. Plus it’s high in protein and rich in minerals, amino acids, and compounds like collagen + gelatin. This easy recipe walks you through how to make it in an Instant Pot (with instructions…

Instant Pot Whole Chicken

Simple, healthy recipe for cooking a whole chicken in your Instant Pot! This Instant Pot Whole Chicken is similar to a roasted chicken but without any fussy prep required. I love that it comes out tender every time and is great for those who like to prepare a bunch of protein as part of their…

Instant Pot Brown Rice

The easiest way to meal prep a big batch of brown rice is in the Instant Pot! The grains come out perfectly cooked every time – tender without being mushy or losing it’s texture. You can even double the recipe to make double the rice (such a time saver if you’ve got a lot of…

Vegan Parmesan Cheese

I’m excited to share a recipe with you for Vegan Parmesan Cheese (a “cheese” that everyone can eat and enjoy, including vegans or those who are sensitive to dairy products). This Vegan Parmesan Cheese is not cheese-cheese, it’s “cheese” or “cheez” with a Z. Or whatever it is they’re calling non-dairy cheeses these days. This…

Are Pasture-Raised Eggs Better For You?

This post discusses if organic pasture-raised eggs are better for you than conventional eggs. Plus it explains how the way a chicken is raised affects not only the nutrition of the egg but your health too. As I mentioned in this post detailing all the different (and at times confusing) terminology used in the egg…

Cage-Free + Free-Range + Pasture-Raised Eggs – What They All Mean

This post explains how to choose which eggs to buy at the store and understand all the different terms printed on egg cartons. With detailed definitions of what each label means (explaining the difference between cage-free, free-range, pasture-raised eggs as well as organic, vegetarian, non-GMO, no hormones, no antibiotics, soy free and more). I don’t…

Greek Yogurt Cream Cheese

This recipe for Greek Yogurt Cream Cheese couldn’t be simpler! Plus it’s high-protein, filled with gut-friendly probiotics, and SO much cheaper to make it yourself than to buy Greek Yogurt Cream Cheese from the store. Can’t wait to show you how easy it is to make this. Did you know that you can strain your…

Purple Sweet Potato Smoothie

This Purple Sweet Potato Smoothie looks (and tastes) like a raspberry milkshake – but is packed with fill-you-up fiber, slow-digesting carbohydrates, protein, and antioxidants to fuel even your busiest days! The perfect recipe to enjoy before hitting the gym or as a quick & easy breakfast in the morning. I have been DYING to get…

Meal Prep Burrito Bowls

One of my favorite takeout recipes – healthy Meal Prep Burrito Bowls! Loaded with lean protein, healthy fats, and whole grains – these are sure to satisfy your fast-food cravings. Read on to see how to make these + get ideas for simple ingredient swaps! Hi I’m Lauren – Holistic Health Coach behind Free Your…

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