Recipes
Asian Chopped Cabbage Salad
If you’re looking for a quick, healthy lunch, this incredible Asian Chopped Cabbage Salad is as delicious as it is beautiful. And the best part? It's ready in only 10 minutes! This salad is a spin...
Savory Immune-Boosting Soup
In the winter months, there’s nothing quite as comforting and filling as a delicious bowl of hot soup. And during this time of year, I love to create immune-boosting soups filled with vegetables,...
Charcuterie Platter Ideas: The Ultimate Charcuterie Wreath
Do you have a big New Year’s Eve bash coming up and find yourself in need of amazing looking (and tasting) recipes? Try out one of my best charcuterie platter ideas: the ultimate charcuterie wreath!...
Golden Garlic Smashed Potatoes
No holiday dinner is complete without potatoes! Featuring a healthy portion of health-promoting avocado oil, this golden garlic smashed potatoes recipe will become a staple in your household all...
Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Pears, and Parsnips
Here it is—the perfect holiday side dish! Delicious and filling, this dish features cinnamon roasted sweet potatoes with pears and parsnips and is topped off with the sweet taste of maple syrup...
Fun Seasonal Snacks: 7 Healthy Holiday Treats for Kids
As we’re in the midst of the holiday season, odds are that you’re either planning to host a holiday dinner for your friends and family or you’ll be attending a gathering with loved ones. Each year,...
5 Benefits of Diffusing Peppermint Oil (+ 3 Holiday Diffuser Blends!)
Is there any smell that reminds you of the holiday season quite like the scent of peppermint? One whiff whips up memories of candy canes and classic holiday beverages. But did you know that...
Dr. Pingel’s 10 Best Healthy Snacks for Kids
Let’s face it, kids eat a lot. But they don’t have to eat junk! With two boys in the house, I know how challenging it can be sometimes to come up with fresh snack ideas. There are actually quite a...
Gluten Free Thumbprint Cookies with Strawberry Jam Recipe
If you’ve been searching for a healthier cookie option this holiday season, look no further! These gluten free thumbprint cookies are filled with delicious strawberry jam and taste amazing. Plus,...
Delicious and Nutritious Sweet Potato Lasagna Recipe
Whether you're vegetarian or vegan, or you're simply looking to switch things up this year, this festive sweet potato lasagna recipe may be just what you're looking for! Filled with delicious...
Sweet and Spicy Gingerbread Cupcake Recipe
If you like making gingerbread this time of year, you're going to love my latest recipe: gingerbread cupcakes! Featuring ginger, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and nutmeg, it contains all the spices of...
5 Best Holiday Cocktails (& Mocktails!) for a Holiday Party Win!
It’s that time of year—holiday party time! Each year, my family hosts a huge holiday party for our friends and family. We carefully select our menu to include healthy, nutritious ingredients. I make...
Ooey Gooey Vegan Pecan Pie
Is there anything like a rich, sweet, gooey pecan pie? No—there’s something better! A rich, sweet, gooey vegan pecan pie that’s guilt free! That’s right; I’ve created a healthy twist for another old...
The Best Scalloped Potatoes Recipe in 8 Easy Steps
This scalloped potatoes recipe is so good that it’s guaranteed to make your holiday menu this year! It contains delicious potatoes, garlic, and creamy coconut milk that will leave your guests...
Signature Pumpkin Pie with Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie Crust
It simply wouldn't be Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie! But this isn't just ANY pumpkin pie—it's my signature pumpkin pie, complete with a gluten free pumpkin pie crust. Full of healthier swaps...
3 Fragrant Fall Diffuser Blends & Benefits
One of my favorite parts of the Fall season is the smell of the spices and flavors. But who wants to spend hours cooking in the kitchen to fill your home with the amazing scents of Fall? Whenever...
Relive the Best of Thanksgiving Dinner with a Tasty Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie!
Whether you're looking for a creative way to use up those Thanksgiving leftovers or you simply want to switch it up for friends and family this year, this leftover turkey shepherd’s pie is just the...
Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
High in fiber, minerals, and vitamins (especially vitamins K and C) but low in calories, the Brussels sprouts in these maple balsamic Brussels sprouts pack a healthy punch to any diet. [1] In fact,...
Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Cranberries
These delicious vegan stuffed sweet potatoes are loaded with fibrous ingredients such as quinoa and apples. [1] I've even included nutrient-packed walnuts, which not only support healthy weight...
Deliciously Spooky Cupcakes for Halloween!
Whether you’re attending a parent-teacher conference, a PTO meeting, your child’s classroom Halloween party, or are in need of Halloween cupcake ideas to host your own Halloween party, look no...
