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Choosing Healthy Snacks + FREE Graze Box for you!

lunch plate

Wellness Travel: Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Mexico

avocado toast

Weekend Favorites: 4.8.16

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AK Travel Guide to Scottsdale, Arizona

waffle on a plate with a side of orange juice

Weekend Favorites: 4.1.16

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Best of March 2016!

Greek yogurt waffles topped with strawberries and banana slices

Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Greek Yogurt Waffles (gluten free!)

chocolate chip cookies

Weekend Favorites: 3.25.16

Pistachio cupcakes with lemon buttercream

Vegan & Gluten Free Lemon Blueberry Pistachio Cupcakes

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13 of the Best Dark Chocolate Bars + the health benefits of chocolate

Quinoa beet burgers with mango and sprouts

Sweet & Spicy Quinoa Beet Burgers with Mango & Sprouts

white chocolate bluberry oatmeal coconut cookies

Weekend Favorites: 3.18.16

roasted sweet potato salad with black beans and pineapple salsa in a bowl

Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Salad with Pineapple Corn Salsa

Elizabeth Dehn makeup shot

Interview: Elizabeth Dehn of Beauty Bets + her best beauty recommendations!

peanut butter chocolate chip skillet

5-Ingredient Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Skillet

avocado egg toast with hazelnuts

Weekend Favorites! 3.11.16

gluten free carrot cake

Lightened Up Gluten Free Carrot Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Slow cooker salsa verde chicken chickpea chili

Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken Chickpea Chili

french toast with strawberries on a plate

Weekend Favorites: 3.4.16

february recipes from ambitious kitchen

Best of February 2016: Food, Travel & Fun!

banana split smoothie in two glasses

Layered Banana Split Protein Smoothie

Healthy Baked Crispy French Fries with garlic, parmesan and truffle oil! Taste like your favorite from a restaurant!

Healthy Baked French Fries with Garlic, Parmesan & Truffle Oil

Almond meal banana muffins

Flax Almond Meal Banana Muffins with Dark Chocolate (gluten free, paleo!)

stuffed eggplant boats on a baking sheet

Julie’s Stuffed Eggplant Boats

chickpea avocado sandwich

Delicious Healthy Lunch Ideas to Pack for Work (over 40+ recipes!)

monique and tony ice skating

Weekend Favorites: 2.12.16

heart-shape whole wheat sugar cookies with strawberry icing

Whole Wheat Coconut Oil Sugar Cookies with Natural Strawberry Icing

banana pancakes on a plate

Weekend Favorites! 2.5.16

whole wheat chocolate cinnamon rolls

Whole Wheat Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls with Pistachios + Orange Icing (vegan!)

egg skillet bake with polenta and avocado

Polenta, Refried Beans & Egg Skillet Bake

Skinny Refried Bean & Chicken Enchiladas with Homemade Enchilada Sauce

Weekend Favorites: 1.29.16

lentil sloppy joes over spaghetti squash in a bowl

Vegetarian Slow Cooker Lentil Sloppy Joes over Spaghetti Squash

avocado toast with eggs and asparagus on a plate

Weekend Favorites: 1.22.16

13 Nutrition & Energy Bars to Try

Wellness Wednesday: 13 Nutrition & Energy Bars to Try

green goddess smoothie in two glasses

Green Goddess Smoothie + my favorite places in Grand Rapids, Michigan

slow cooker chicken noodle soup in two bowls

Comforting & Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup (with a hint of lemon & rosemary)

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