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Why you should try a Grain-Free (Paleo) Lifestyle

I’m sure you’ve heard the term “Paleo” by now. Most people have heard of it, but many are not quite sure what it is. Let me explain to you all about Paleo and why (in my opinion and those of millions) it is hands-down the ultimate way to eat and to live. First, Paleo is all about the “grain-free” way of…

BBQ Black Bean & Quinoa Plantain Wraps with Cilantro Slaw

This one really surprised me how good it was!  And simple to make.  If you don’t like traditional coleslaw, I don’t blame you, I don’t either.  I find it to be pretty unbearable actually.  But this vegan cilantro coleslaw – you won’t be disappointed!  Actually, this whole meal is VEGAN but you don’t miss anything! I made HUGE plantain wraps…

Gluten: the hidden ingredient

So you’re trying to go gluten-free and you’ve eliminated the bread, white rice and pasta from your kitchen cabinet.  You’re all good – right?  Well sadly, probably not!  As it turns out, gluten is more pervasive than you probably imagined – it’s in EVERYTHING! I’m going to give you a list of places to check for gluten inside your cabinets…

Recipe Tuesday: Chicken from blah to wow!

I eat a lot of chicken breasts – a lot. It’s lean, it’s easy to make and ridiculously versatile — what’s not to love right?!  Well sometimes it can get a little boring so I’m often on the hunt for new ways to make my “usual” chicken breasts (and thighs for the boyfriend) go from blah to wow! I recently…