[pinit] Consuming colorful vegetables isn’t just good for your insides; it’s a surefire way to improve the look, and, yes, color of your skin. Brightly colored veggies, like carrots, contain carotene, which allows the skin to reflect a different tone. Carotene also carries the benefit of absorbing UV rays, so the smoothie recipe below will […]
Food
A Dish for Those Who Hate Fish
My husband will not eat fish. Meanwhile, I’ve been known to scarf down a finned-friend for breakfast. I recently threw together an easy dinner that made Hubs say, “If you could make all fish taste like this, I would actually eat it.” I think I deserve an award. 😉 In this recipe, I’ve married my […]
Healthier Candy Options
I’m so happy that sweet treat options are ever-expanding. To be sure, no candy is really HEALTHY, but if you’re going to have a treat, have one without a bunch of junky ingredients. Here are some of my favorites. (Click on each picture to buy online!) You can also check out a post on my […]
Southwest-Inspired Potato Soup
I just love soup. It satisfies so many needs: the need for warmth, the need for a filling meal, the need to use up ingredients. One of my favorite soups to make is my grandmother’s potato soup, which utilizes simple ingredients to feed a crowd. This is a riff on her belly-warming comfort soup. Pin […]
DAMY Method Programs: Real Food Meal Plans & Fitness Routines–Done!
While scrolling through my Facebook feed one evening, I came across a photo of a marvelously decadent-looking dessert. Following the link, I was taken to the DAMY Health website, chock-full of delicious recipes for sweets, treats, and meals, too! I was intrigued, so I read on. I realized that the DAMY Health Program was right […]
Quick Tip: Increase the Flavor of Any Savory Meal
[box] Thanks for visiting Healthful Mama today! Sign up for my newsletter to get monthly post round-ups, recipes, special deals, and giveaway news![/box] Quick Tip: To increase the flavor of most any savory meal, try adding a tablespoon or two of tomato paste. Whenever I’m cooking and feel like the dish just needs “something,” I […]