Now that we are into the New Year, I’ve made it my goal to stick to a clean diet filled with lean proteins, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates, while increasing my vegetable intake. Vegetables are the one food that I tend to forget to incorporate into each meal, so I’m trying a new system of “eating my colors” to make it a point that I fill my plate with colorful vegetables for at least 2 meals per day. Eating vegetables with colors such as green, orange, yellow, and purple, will help vitamin intake, fiber, and overall nutrition. According to the […]
Apple Pie Bites
Happy Thanksgiving! The time to spend with family and friends is finally here. With all the family gatherings come enormous amounts of food, which I was busy preparing yesterday. For those of you who may still be scrambling to find a last minute dessert, these apple pie bites are just the answer. You only need two main ingredients and the prep time is less than 20 minutes. For these mini desserts, you can choose any type of apple. Some of you may prefer red and some green – it’s totally your call. Instead of using traditional butter, I used coconut […]