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Summer Wild Rice Salad

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I’m obsessed with this Summer Wild Rice Salad. It is simple to throw together, full of great flavor and crunch from the fresh veggies. Its hearty and healthy… a perfect dish for these hot summer days. 

I'm obsessed with this Summer Wild Rice Salad. It is simple to throw together, full of great flavor and crunch from the fresh veggies. Its hearty and healthy... a perfect dish for these hot summer days. 

I think like most people in the hot summer months, we are looking for eating lighter and easy meals. The local produce is in abundance and so amazing that its easy to throw this Summer Wild Rice Salad together and have great flavor with little effort! Really, nothing beats bright fresh salads that can be used as a side dish or easily turned into a meal with some grilled shrimp or chicken. …

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Spinach Artichoke White Bean Dip

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5 minutes is all you need to make this bright, fresh, delicious Spinach Artichoke White Bean Dip!  Its actually super healthy too which is a great little bonus. Cannellini beans, artichoke hearts, spinach, garlic, lemon zest and olive oil are blended together until smooth to get this fantastic quick & easy dip. 

5 minutes is all you need to make this bright, fresh, delicious Spinach Artichoke White Bean Dip!  Its actually super healthy too which is a great little bonus. Cannellini beans, artichoke hearts, spinach, garlic, lemon zest and olive oil are blended together until smooth to get this fantastic quick & easy dip. 

I am a really big fan of making and experimenting with a variety of bean dips. They really are so simple to throw together and its fun to try new flavors using things you have on hand. This is similar to a hummus in that the base is beans but the flavor is a bit different. I use cannellini beans and try to work in a bit of brightness to my dips.  My Spinach Artichoke White Bean Dip is a perfect summer appetizer or snack! …

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30 Minute Skinny Chicken Burrito Bowl

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30 Minute Skinny Chicken Burrito Bowl. Really simple, quick, delicious and healthy meal. Brown rice topped with sautéed peppers and onions, black beans, diced avocado and perfectly seasoned tender chicken. 

30 Minute Skinny Chicken Burrito Bowl. Really simple, quick, delicious and healthy meal. Brown rice topped with sautéed peppers and onions, black beans, diced avocado and perfectly seasoned tender chicken.

I have to start by telling you… this is AMAZING!!! I really really enjoyed this 30 Minute Skinny Chicken Burrito Bowl. The flavors are bright, fresh and yes healthy too!! Sure you hear burrito and typically think overstuffed tortilla packed with filling, super cheesy and can be really greasy too. This is my take on the burrito but way lighter so dig right in and enjoy!…

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Farro Salad with a Lemon Dijon Dressing

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Farro Salad with a Lemon Dijon Dressing. Easy to make, bright fresh flavors and super healthy! This salad is great on its own or served with grilled chicken, shrimp, heck even tofu! 

Farro Salad with a Lemon Dijon Dressing. Easy to make, bright fresh flavors and super healthy! This salad is great on its own or served with grilled chicken, shrimp, heck even tofu!

After sharing a really decadent treat with you a few days ago I am back today with a really healthy one! See, life is all about balance! I had made some farro the other day to prep a clean eating meal for myself and had some left over. I have to say, I have become a really huge fan of exploring different grains lately and farro is definitely one that I am loving! …

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Spinach, Roasted Pepper & Mozzarella Chicken Burgers

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Spinach, Roasted Pepper & Mozzarella Chicken Burgers. Incredibly flavorful and a healthy way to enjoy a burger! These freeze well too so make a few batches and have a healthy meal on hand for those busy days.

Spinach, Roasted Pepper & Mozzarella Chicken Burgers. Incredibly flavorful and a healthy way to enjoy a burger! These freeze well too so make a few batches and have a healthy meal on hand.

My husband and I are finishing day 10 of our 24 Day Advocare challenge and I have to tell ya, we are feeling great!! I’ve said it many times here that healthy does not mean boring and bland, I promise! Keep the food real, packed with lean meats, lots of hearty veggies, whole grains and complex carbs and you’ll be amazed at how great you will be feeling. These Spinach, Roasted Pepper & Mozzarella Chicken Burgers are incredible tasty, filling and good for ya! And NO I don’t believe in depriving yourself so in moderation, go ahead, enjoy a sweet treat. …

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Easy Stewed Lentils

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Starting the New Year off with plenty of healthy recipes. This Easy Stewed Lentils dish is so flavorful, filling and the health benefits of lentils is kind of a big deal! You are going to love this recipe! 


Starting the New Year off with plenty of healthy recipes. This Easy Stewed Lentils dish is so flavorful, filling and the health benefits of lentils is kind of a big deal! You are going to love this recipe!

While I LOVE the holiday season, all the heavy eating for a week has me ready to clean up my eating big time! My husband and I are starting a 24 day challenge tomorrow and I am so looking forward to seeing results. A huge part of this challenge is clean eating which is actually way easier then you’d think with a little prep. One dish that I made to get us started off right were these Easy Stewed Lentils and man are they DELICIOUS!…

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Berry Power Smoothie Bowl

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This Berry Power Smoothie Bowl is jam packed with an incredible blend of V8® Veggie Blends: Berry Bliss, vanilla Greek Yogurt and a frozen banana. The perfect start to the day PLUS healthy snacks to take on the go to keep you satisfied. 

Berry Power Smoothie Bowl. Start your morning off with this healthy smoothie bowl PLUS healthy on the go snacks to keep you satisfied all day.

Life can be so busy that some days you turn around and half the day is gone. I know for me, between helping with school events, teaching a fitness class, sports, laundry, grocery shopping… of heck, the list goes on and one… its easy to get off track with healthier eating. Thankfully I’ve figured out some ways to really help me stay healthy on the go. This Berry Power Smoothie Bowl made with V8® Veggie Blends: Berry Bliss, vanilla greek yogurt and a frozen banana is an easy way to start the day off in a healthy way. …

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Spicy Pinto Beans

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Spicy Pinto Beans. This is a really simple and flavor packed dish. A great side dish with a Mexican flare. Healthy, hearty, so good!

I have a deep deep love of beans… any kind in any sort of dish. Weather its a bean packed chili, healthy Black Bean Soup or a side dish I am all over that! These Spicy Pinto Beans are going to be a new frequent flyer in my house for sure; they are so easy and so tasty! I could easily eat this whole bowl, they are that good! A great kick from a jalapeño and chili powder. These have a Mexican flare to them for sure and great served as a side with sliced avocado, diced red onion and cilantro. …

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Quinoa Fried Rice

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Quinoa Fried Rice... all the great flavors of the traditional take out but A LOT healthier for you!!! Quinoa, carrots, edamame and egg lightly coated with soy sauce. Eat away with no guilt!

I have to tell you, this Quinoa Fried Rice really turned out even better then I expected! I think life is all about balance, somedays you indulge on a special sweet treat and others you keep it healthy. This health-ified takeout dish doesn’t leave you unsatisfied in the least bit. It tastes just like fried rice without the rice! Quinoa is such a super healthy grain that gives you a pack of protein, fiber, vitamins and nutrients and truly works perfectly in this dish. …

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Fresh Fruit Salsa with Lime & Honey

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Fresh Fruit Salsa with Lime & Honey | LeMoine Family Kitchen . A bright, easy & refreshing snack or dessert. This screams warmer weather and Mothers Day too!

Fresh Fruit Salsa with Lime & Honey…. doesn’t that just get the mouth watering?! While the weather here in NJ has been cool and rainy for DAYS now but Mothers Day is this weekend and it should be filled with bright and wonderful things! I made this the other day and it is fabulous and so simple! This would make for a fantastic appetizer or addition to the dessert table. Oh and if there happens to be any left over, it makes for a great smoothie along with baby spinach and celery {I had it this morning, YUM!}. …

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