Why I Chose to Eat Healthy on Vacation
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Why I Chose to Eat Healthy on Vacation

“Health is happiness.” I think unless you’ve truly been through something that makes you fear eating unhealthy, and that it may put yourself at risk, you probably won’t understand. Most people will probably say, it’s a vacation so you should eat whatever you want. Perhaps sometimes, fear is really a great driving force to keep…

Quinoa, Lentil Rice Salad with Rainbow Veggies and Roasted Parsnips
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Quinoa, Lentil Rice Salad with Rainbow Veggies and Roasted Parsnips

(Yields: 2 bowls, Serving: 4, Prep time: 25 mins, Cook time: 35 mins) Ingredients Rice Blend 1/2 cup lentils 1/2 cup basmati brown rice 3/4 cup quinoa 2 tablespoons pearl barley 2 1/2 cups water Roasted Parsnips & Radish 2-3 parsnips 1 radish 1 tablespoon extra light olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika…

Crunchy Healthy Trail Mix Cookies
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Crunchy Healthy Trail Mix Cookies

(Yields: 8 cookies, Serving: 2, Prep time: 15 mins, Cook time: 20 mins) Ingredients 1/4 cup brown rice flour 1/4 cup instant oats 2 tablespoons whole wheat pastry flour 2 tablespoons sliced almonds 2 tablespoons molasses 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 tablespoon shredded coconut 1 teaspoon cacao nibs 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 tablespoon raisins…

Healthy Multigrain Energy Truffles and Crackers
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Healthy Multigrain Energy Truffles and Crackers

(Yields: Varies, Serving: 4, Prep time: 25 mins, Cook time: 15 mins) Ingredients 1 1/2 cups instant oatmeal 1/3 cup raisins 1/4 cup pecans 2 tablespoons almonds 1/4 cup whole wheat flour 1/4 cup buckwheat flour 2 tablespoons almond milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds 2…