this recipe Watermelon blueberry lime popsicles – a fresh flavor combo I would have never thought to try these fruits together, but we had fresh watermelon in the fridge, frozen blueberries in the freezer, and limes on the counter, so I went with what we had on hand. Turns out it is quite a tasty flavor combination! I love how sometimes the kitchen sink method really ends up being a win....

What Is Clean Beauty + Why Should You Care Clean beauty for me means using skincare, beauty and self-care products that are free of toxins and harmful ingredients known to be carcinogenic, cause respiratory issues, contain phytoestrogens and/or be endocrine disruptors. Your skin is your largest organ and it is absorbent. What you put on it does matter. Everyday, we use products – like our cosmetics, lotions, soaps, deodorants, shampoo, conditioner, etc....

Start by slicing the avocados in half and setting aside the pits. If you are not serving the guacamole immediately, keep some of the pits to leave in the bowl to keep it from turning brown. Slice the inner pieces of the avocado vertically and then horizontally to form medium-sized pieces and then scoop them out of the shell into a bowl. Next, just slice up the rest of the ingredients and add them to the avocado, squeeze in the lime juice, add the seasonings and mix everything together....

Making Pork Chops on a Smoker This is truly a no-fail method to follow for smoked pork chops. Here’s how: If you like this recipe, try our easy smoked burgers and perfectly smoked meatloaf! Recipe Tips This recipe works best with thick cut, bone in pork chops. If you use thin cut or boneless, reduce the smoking time as noted in the recipe.If you don’t want to use the homemade seasoning, just sprinkle on your favorite seasoning mix....

How to Air Fry Mushrooms It’s really very simple, that’s the beauty of the air fryer! Here’s what you’ll do: Looking for more? Check out all of our healthy side dish recipes! How long to air fry mushrooms Depending on the size of mushrooms used, the cooking times will vary a little bit. At 400° Fahrenheit, it will take around 10 minutes to cook the mushrooms. Some notes: Cut the mushrooms in half if you’re using larger cremini or button mushrooms....

No Added Sugar Typically a sweet and sour sauce is sugar laden. Instead, we’ve made this sauce without any added sugar. It is sweetened with fresh squeezed orange juice, and then the recipe also has fresh pineapple in it which adds some natural sweetness. It’s the perfect combo of savory and sweet that you can feel good about feeding your whole family! Healthier + Easier We love it when healthier really also means easier!...

These pumpkin pie bars have a slightly nutty, salty-sweet crust with a pumpkin pie filling layer on top. They are essentially fall, all wrapped up into these tasty little bars. You really can’t go wrong bringing them for dessert at Thanksgiving or to your holiday gatherings this year. I love how easy these pumpkin pie bars are to make, and I also love that they come out of the oven and firm up as they cool, so you can cut them into bars easily without a mess....

It’s easy to add turmeric into your daily cooking My grandmother was the first person to tell me about turmeric years ago, and she’s usually right, so I followed her advice and found ways to add it in to my cooking. While I could still add it in even more, it is really not difficult to add it to roasted veggies, smoothies, and also teas. Although, watch out because the golden hue of turmeric will no doubt discolor your blender if it is not glass!...

Stop Struggling to find Healthy Kid Friendly Recipes We put together this list of 21 healthy kid friendly meals for those of you looking for some go-to recipes to put into your regular rotation that kids will love (and adults too)! We have lots of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner here. From pizza to corn dogs to egg muffins to chicken tenders to pancakes, we have all the bases covered for you with this list....

Plus, there’s really no reason to be afraid of the little extra fat that comes with eating these cuts of chicken. Honestly, one of the main things we LOVE about the paleo lifestyle is that we NEVER count calories or give too much worry to eating things like bacon and a little chicken skin. As long as our diet is based on the paleo principles and full of a variety of vegetables and healthy proteins, we know that some fat is an integral part of our diet and helps to keep us feeling full and satiated longer....

And if you love this idea for your holiday table, make sure to check out our loaded mashed cauliflower and garlicky sautéed mushrooms and asparagus. A couple of our favorite holiday sides! Ingredients for dairy free green bean casserole This recipe calls for only minimal, real food ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need. BaconMushroomsFresh or frozen green beansGarlic, sea salt + pepperArrowroot flourFull fat coconut milk – the canned stuff with minimal ingredientsPlantain chips...

this recipe The Ingredients It is really as simple as the recipe title. All you need is some Italian sausage, bell peppers and an onion. You can choose your favorite colored bell peppers. We happened to have green and red on hand when we made this to take photos. Orange and yellow are also really tasty. For the Italian sausage. A clean Italian sausage can be a tougher item to find though, and we’ve done our best to find a clean and readily available one....

If you like this recipe, you have to try our creamy dairy-free chicken thigh casserole and also check out this roundup of healthy chicken casserole recipes. We know you’ll find a new favorite! How is the sauce so creamy and dairy free? We looovveee making dairy free sauces that feel just as indulgent and rich, but without the dairy. The creamy sauce in this spinach artichoke chicken casserole is made with mayo as the base....

The Meatballs These balls are easy to throw together, with just a few simple ingredients. You mix everything up in a large mixing bowl with your hands and then form the mixture into meatballs. We like to bake ours in the oven because it’s pretty quick and fuss free. So, once the meatballs are formed and lined up on a baking sheet, just transfer to the oven to bake. A tip for forming the meatballs because ground turkey is sooo sticky – use an ice cream scoop to form the meatballs....

Paleo Enchiladas Is that a thing? I used to love enchiladas pre-Paleo life, but have yet to re-create a Paleo-fied version. But….we did create this Paleo enchilada casserole, which is pretty much the next best thing. It combines two of my favorite things – Mexican flavors and cornbread (but without the corn)! Wait. What?! You read that right! This casserole has a layer of Paleo cornbread on top, and it is dang good!...

Making a Baked Potato in the Air Fryer It’s basically like making a baked potato in the oven, but the air fryer cooks them a little faster and makes the skin crispy. Here’s what you’ll do: You’ll be amazed at how light and fluffy the insides turn out. Paired with the crispy skin on the outside, it’s the perfect way to make a baked potato. Looking for more? Check out all of our air fryer recipes!...

Stir Fry Veggies We opted for onion, broccoli and celery for this seafood stir fry, but you could really use just about any veggies you love and have on hand. We like that the broccoli and celery add a bit of crunch to the dish, but other options like bell pepper and zucchini would be great, too. Seafood Options We used shrimp and halibut because that’s what was readily available in our freezer....

Spaghetti Squash We love swapping spaghetti squash for pasta in recipes, and especially in this spaghetti pizza casserole! It’s a grain-free, lower carb option and really and truly tastes wonderful. The main challenge with spaghetti squash is cutting it in half to roast. So, if you question your knife skills, you can either cook it whole (just takes longer) and then cut it once softer. Or, another option is to have someone working in the produce section of your grocery store cut it for you!...

Enjoy this fresh watermelon cucumber mint salad side dish. Keep it simple with just the watermelon, cucumber and mint or get a completely different flavor profile by adding in some honey, lime juice and salt.