I admit I was a little weirded out by the idea of avocado in my brownies, but these are quite good and relatively guilt free. I would, however, recommend blending the avocado as opposed to just mashing (as I did!). Otherwise, as you can see, you end up with green […]
Author: Jessica Marcus
Bacon, Sage and White Bean Soup Recipe
Yes, I know I just posted a white bean recipe, but this recipe (modified from Food Network) is so worth sharing. Plus, I knew I’d lure you in with the word bacon. Unfortunately, I did not remember to take a picture of this one. Though, I will be making it […]
A Healthy Deodorant – Food for Your Skin
(see full image) If you’re one of those people who doesn’t sweat, you’re either a) not working out or b) expelling the heat elsewhere. Not that I’ve done any scientific studies on this, but come on, we all sweat! I scoured the shelves and tested several “healthy” deodorant brands, but […]
Organic Body Soap – Food for Your Skin
When you’ve got a bun in the oven, it’s important to consider not only what you feed your belly, but also what you feed the largest organ of your body — your skin. Studies suggest that parabens, which are found in many cosmetics, soaps and lotions, contribute to the overall […]
Recipe: White Bean Chicken Chili
Fall is the perfect time for soups, stews and chili! Try my slightly spicy take on white chili to satisfy and warm you on a chilly day. Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed (I like organic Smart Chicken) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 medium onion, chopped […]
How to Relieve Constipation During Pregnancy
Constipation is never fun, especially when you’re pregnant and have an a little human body crowding out your digestive tract. Laxatives are not safe during pregnancy, so what can you do? First, make sure you’re adapting all the lifestyle factors to promote healthy bowel movements: – drink plenty of water […]
What To Do If You Get The Stomach Bug During Pregnancy
I had the misfortune of coming down with a terrible stomach bug yesterday. Being 5 months pregnant, I was worried sick about my baby. My symptoms were diarrhea and vomiting every 45-90 minutes for 14 hrs. While I had heard the bug itself shouldn’t pose any risks to the baby, […]
10 Minute Salmon Gratin Recipe
I was watching a French chef highlighting some toaster-oven friendly recipes on the Today Show. He used fresh crab to make this recipe (which I’m sure tastes divine), but I chose canned salmon because: a) that was all I had, and b) it’s higher in baby brain-friendly omega-3 fats! Ingredients […]
Recipe: Gluten-free Irish soda bread
Things that are too sweet tend to make me nauseous these days, so I was devouring this Irish soda bread when a friend brought it to work the other day. It’s made with almond flour which means it’s high in protein and gluten-free! It’s just slightly sweetened with agave syrup […]
What to Eat During the first trimester of Pregnancy
Breakfast part 1) 2 whole grain crackers with 1 Tbsp peanut butter before leaving house, and part 2) Sprouted grain toast spread generously with 2 Tbsp peanut butter or almond butter, and part 3a) Large bowl of brown rice cereal with unsweetened almond milk, sliced strawberries and banana, or part […]