I love fall weather! But I have to be honest...with temperatures still in the 70's here in LA, I'm just not in the mood for the pumpkin flavored everything quite yet. However, I'm all about simple smoothies that pack in the MOST nutrition as … [Read more...] about Tropical Green Smoothie
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Four Ways to Deal with Cravings
There is more than one reason why we often find ourselves with overpowering cravings well after the sun goes down. For some, it’s actual physical hunger. Stomach-grumbling, need-something-ASAP kind of hunger. For others, it might be boredom or … [Read more...] about Four Ways to Deal with Cravings
Warming Turkey Vegetable Soup
Today is National Comfort Food Day and I am so excited to celebrate it! In all honesty, I've really been celebrating this entire week. Los Angeles has {thankfully} received some much needed rain in the past few days and it's been nice to slow down … [Read more...] about Warming Turkey Vegetable Soup
Superfood Salad
Pomegranates are one of my favorite fruits that are in season this time of year. They are so perfect as a snack or to top a salad because of their sweet and tart flavor. Pomegranates are a great source of Vitamin C, which helps enhance our immune … [Read more...] about Superfood Salad
It’s time to make food fun again
Have you ever found yourself lost in the sea of nutrition and diet information available on any given day? All the personal opinions, latest research, and ever-changing eating strategies can be daunting. We have so many healthy options… yet we are … [Read more...] about It’s time to make food fun again
Sweet & Spicy Salad Dressing
Anyone that has ever had a meal at the Zanini household knows that I am a salt-free cook. It is just our way of trying to lower the sodium in our diet. When a recipe calls for salt, I will make a substitution...double the other spices, replace with … [Read more...] about Sweet & Spicy Salad Dressing