Chocolate Nut (or Seed) Butter Banana Frozen Treats

June 21, 2018

By Anna Varriano

These dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free (other than the natural sugars in the bananas) frozen treats are super easy to make and a perfect way to use up very ripe bananas! You can make them up in popsicle molds for a classic casual fudge …

Trouble Sleeping? This Supplement Can Help!

June 13, 2018

By Anna Varriano

Getting a good night’s sleep is a major foundation of supporting mental, emotional, and physical health; but unfortunately, lack of sleep seems to be a significant issue with so many people. In a blog I wrote several years ago, I shared some practical, …

5 Grab-and-Go Breakfasts

June 7, 2018

By Anna Varriano

In this blog, I’m sharing 5 yummy recipes for grab-and-go breakfasts, but first, a bit of breakfast conversation. Do You/Should You Eat Breakfast? I’m guessing that at some point you’ve heard someone say that breakfast is the most important meal of the …

Chickpea Water as an Egg Substitute!

May 31, 2018

By Anna Varriano

What came first, the chickpea or the egg? :o) One of my daughters told me about using chickpea water as an egg substitute, and it works quite well! A great alternative to eggs if you’re vegan, or if you have allergies or sensitivities to eggs. Apparent …

Pancetta and Sage Wrapped Salmon

May 18, 2018

By Anna Varriano

This recipe is super easy and it is absolutely delicious. If you or someone you know is a bacon lover but isn’t crazy about salmon, this recipe just might be a game changer! I love this recipe because it’s simple and quick enough to make for dinner on …

Should You Stop Taking Fish Oil?

April 26, 2018

By Anna Varriano

You may have heard, or may soon hear, about a new meta-analysis published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) this month basically stating that fish oil supplements are useless; more specifically, that they don’t reduce the risk o …

Great Granola

April 13, 2018

By Anna Varriano

When you hear ‘granola’, do you think health food or junk food? Wait … granola could possibly be junk food? As in bad for you? Yup. It sure can. Some brands of store bought granola are loaded with sugar. Just read the ingredients to see how many gram …