Want a simple and healthy version of an Asian meal. These Easy & Healthy Chicken Teriyaki Wraps are the meal for you. It cooks in under 45 minutes, and it’s gluten-free. I created these wraps for two reasons: First, I wanted another Asian meal to add to our monthly menu. And second, I needed a meal that didn’t include rice. I discovered Primal Kitchen’s teriyaki sauce and I knew I had to try it. While considering how I wanted to use their sauce, I like the idea of it in a chicken wrap, but I didn’t want to use tortillas. I searched the web for alternatives and found many recipes…

Here is a quick, easy, and healthy version of a time and true family favorite. This mashed bean potato recipe is sure to taste just as good as your dairy mashed potatoes. With only five ingredients, it’s super simple and cooks in 30 minutes. I grew up loving mashed potatoes with milk and lots of butter; I love creamy mashed potatoes with a bed of sweet corn. Whatever the consistency, it’s a perfect side to any meal. And I’ve learned it’s versatile enough to accommodate all taste buds. To accommodate my taste buds and work around my digestive problems, I needed to find a dairy-free version that wouldn’t upset my…

How much water do you drink in a day? Do you know the importance of water to the human body? Do you feel as long as you’re frequently drinking, it doesn’t matter what beverage it is? Keep reading to find out why H2O should be your primary source for hydration. Why do we need H2O? According to usgs.gov, the human body is 60% water. The brain and heart are 73% water, and the lungs are about 83% water. The skin contains 64% water, muscles and kidneys are 79%, and even the bones are watery, 31%. H2O is not only excellent for hydration, but we need it to: Form Saliva –…

Chinese Chicken & Broccoli with Jasmine Rice is the meal to be made if you’re looking for a dinner that can use less meat. It is one of my family’s favorite meals. We love to overload this entree with broccoli, and we make sure to have seconds and third servings. The sauce is just that good! This meal is soo good – it hits our monthly menu twice. Try this family favorite tonight. I promise it’s a winner! Chinese Chicken & Broccoli with Rice When I started creating my monthly meal plan, I wanted it to be diverse. I didn’t want just Spanish meals rotating in our monthly menu. I…

This Refried Bean Quesadilla recipe is one of my family’s favorite vegetarian meals. Quick tip: Use an instant pot to cook your dry beans within 2 hours instead of soaking them overnight.

Around 13 years ago, I started to reduce the meat consumption in my family’s diet. In my search for natural healing, healthy foods, and healthy cooking for my digestive problems, I learned less meat is easier on the body’s digestion. Meat products are the most complex foods to digest. Their protein is difficult for our bodies to break down. It slows digestion leaving you to feel tired. According to dummies.com, an animal-based diet isn’t as diverse in nutrients as a plant-based diet. You only get protein and fat with no vitamins, minerals, or fiber. The body needs vitamins and minerals to digest protein efficiently. And fiber to help push things…