#45 Detox Smoothie

I know many of us started this 2017 trying to be healthier, but how successful have we been. This is a green detox smoothie which is packed with nutrient-filled fruits and vegetables you can drink the morning after binging or eating very poorly. Green smoothies are also a great way to incorporate more green foods into…

#44 Detox Soup

Detox Soup, and a vitamin bomb 💣 I got the recipe from the @theglowingfridge • “Since this Cleansing Detox Soup doesn’t have rice, noodles, beans or legumes of any sort, it’s easily digestible for everyone due to the soft vegetable” theglowingfridge.com • INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup water (or vegetable broth) 1/2 of a red onion, diced…

#43 5-Minute Salad

5-min salad – arugula, chickpeas, and cherry tomato salad 🍅 this is a gluten and dairy free salad. It has 182 calories, 9.3 grams of protein and 10.5 grams of fiber 🙌🏼 . • • 1 teaspoon olive oil. • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar. • ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard. • Sea salt. • ground black…

#42 Five Ingredient Banana Bread

Five ingredient banana bread 🍞🍪 🍌. I took this recipe from @thegranoladiaries . • I think it’s a great mid morning or mid afternoon snack. • – 3 ripe bananas. – 2 cups of rolled oats. – 2 eggs. – 2 tbsp maple syrup – 1/2 tsp baking powder. – Directions: place the three bananas…

#41 Making Protein Pancakes

Pancakes are always a good idea, but they don’t always have to be unhealthy. My favorite fitness guru, Sascha Fitness makes herself pancakes almost every day so I make myself pancakes every so often. I was feeling like pancakes last week and made some. Here is the recipe! • 1 egg three egg whites. • 1/3…

#40 Vegan Coconut Curry Lentil Soup

I wanted to share what I have been having for dinner the last couple of days. Vegan Coconut Curry Lentil Soup. I encourage everyone to try it because it is easy to cook and makes about six servings so you can save it and eat it when you don’t feel like cooking. Ingredients 1 tbsp…

#39 Lunch on the Go

Lunch on-the-go In reality, I don’t always have the time or energy to make myself healthy meals, especially when I have tests or a busy week. Thankfully, there are many different options available to eat clean and healthy. Organic and natural foods grocery stores like Central Market, Whole Foods, and Sprouts have “make-your-own” salad stations…

#38 Cooking Tofu for the first time

First time cooking Tofu and Boy Choy! Don’t know why it took me so long to cook my own tofu because it is a great addition to my vegetarian diet. I paired it with a healthy mushroom bok choy stir-fry that ended up tasting amazing and it took me 10 minutes to cook! If you…

#37 Crunchy Apple Pie Bowl

Who doesn’t love a warm crunchy apple pie? Unfortunately, these pies tend to have lots of sugar and fat, so I decided to make a healthy apple pie bowl. I took the inspiration from @lexyscleaneats (follow her on Instagram) • 1 chopped red apple. • cinnamon. • greek yogurt (if you are a vegan, use almond/coconut milk…

#36 Açai Bowls

They are low in calories, Instagrammable, and delicious. Açai bowls are very popular right now, and more and more stores are offering their own. I have made my own, and I’ve also tried many. They are very easy to make and you can top them with anything. You can be as creative as you want…

#35 Going to a Vineyard in Texas?

Yes! During my trip to Austin, we decided to visit Stone House Vineyard. It was about a 50-minute drive up there, but it was completely worth it. We wanted to do something different, away from the city and drinking wine seemed like the perfect thing to do. The place is beautiful and the service was…

#34 Elizabeth Street Cafe in Austin

Another delicious and cool place in Austin: Elizabeth Street Cafe. This is a Vietnamese cafe and French bakery. Elizabeth Street Café is known for: great croissants & Stumptown coffee, bánh mì served on house-baked baguettes, fresh spring rolls, Kronenberg on tap, steaming bowls of pho, spicy curries, fruity boozy punch, fun kids menu, and tropical…