Why Grass-Fed Beef

by | Jun 13, 2013 | Dinner, Foodie Facts, Gluten Free, Main Meal, Recipes

I generally don’t eat a lot of beef. In fact, I limit it to once or twice a week. I prefer to get my protein from healthier sources with less saturated fat, like fish, beans, poultry and plants. However, on the occasion that I do eat meat, it is going to be the...

Quick Fresh Summer Meals

by | Jun 7, 2013 | Dinner, Gluten Free, Main Meal, Recipes, Salads

I am all for saving time, especially in the summer: who wants to be in the kitchen? This week’s recipes save time by sharing ingredients.  Spend 5 extra minutes today for 3 meals instead of one! I like to serve my Crab Mango Avocado Salad with Citrus Dressing at a...

Karina’s Aussie BBQ, Part Two

by | May 28, 2013 | Dinner, Main Meal, Recipes

I’m back! Hope you had fun kicking off the Memorial Day weekend with a good ole BBQ. Did you try the beet dip on your DIY Burger? Like I promised last week, here is my classic marinade and some simple healthy side dishes to go with any BBQ: a classic slaw with a...

How to Boost Your Calorie Burn

by | May 17, 2013 | Exercise, Foodie Facts, Healthy Snacks

Boost your Calorie Burn with Interval Training Ok, so you say “I’m going to get in shape for summer” – really! You know that one of the keys to losing weight is improving your diet, so you try to eat your veggies, cut down on sugar, wheat, dairy and processed...