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Nutrition

Simple and savory veggie burgers!

As a vegetarian for almost 4 years, there are many days that I still crave a burger.  Especially as the the summer winds down, some days are still warm enough to enjoy a cookout on the grill. But it’s not the ground beef or ground turkey that I crave, it’s the fun of building a […]

Health, Nutrition

Clean Egg Muffins – A High Protein Snack on the Go

In December of 2010, my husband and I decided to take the step and go vegetarian. As a foodie, this was a huge step, but I wanted to see if I could do it for at least a month. Having the support of a loved one, especially the one you live with, was critical – […]

Wellness

Meditate to Achieve Well-Being

If you are like me, you wear a lot of hats everyday…wife, mother, full-time employee, daughter, sister, friend. There are countless people I have to check in with or report to everyday; the responsibilities are endless and so is the stress. By the end of the day, I usually feel the stress creep into my […]

Health, Nutrition

Eating healthy on the road

If you travel as much as I do, it is sometimes hard to find a healthy option on the road.  Whether you are on the interstate or in the terminal, healthy, fresh, low-calorie options are very difficult to find.  Layer on special diets, like gluten-free or vegetarian, and your options are even more limited.  Whatever […]