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Hello readers! It’s fall time in Texas (or is it really winter? Who knows with this Texas weather!), and allergy season is upon us! To overcome this, I always try to get my daily dose of vitamins to keep my body in top virus fighting mode! The easiest way for me is to eat my vitamins! I am a sugar fanatic, so any type of sweets satisfies me. So, I like to make a fruit salad filled with vitamin c and antioxidants! Follow along while I make this simple fruit salad that is enjoyable breakfast, lunch or dinner! To Start   Gather your ingredients. I like to use fruit that I know are packed with cold-fighting properties! 1 apple (I like to use Honey Crisp) Filled with antioxidants) 1 Cup blueberries (Antioxidants) 2 Oranges (Vitamin C) 1 Cup Raspberries (Antioxidants) 1 ½ cups strawberries (Vitamin C, Vitamin B9, Potassium, Antioxidants) 1-2 Limes (for fruit salad dressing) (high in antioxidants) 2 Tbs Honey (adds a touch of sweetness, and is...

When I’m looking for a quick weeknight meal, my go-to lately has been this easy fish taco recipe! Packed with crispy spicy fish, and fresh ingredients, I’m left feeling satisfied and full! I learned this recipe from trial and error and has quickly become a fan favorite amongst friends and family. I ngredients (feeds 2-3)   Fish: 1lb tilapia (I used tilapia here, but you can easily substitute any white fish here!) 1 tbs Cajun seasoning ½ tbs Cayenne pepper, ½ tbs Garlic powder Black pepper, to taste Mango Salsa: ½ avocado, diced ½ cup diced onion 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 3 approx. mangos, dependent on the size and quality of mango 1 lime juice Toppings: Corn tortillas Cabbage Cotija Cheese Crema or Sour Cream I usually make the mango salsa first because the prep time required takes longer than the fish to cook, and I want the fish fresh off of the skillet for my tacos!   How to make Mango salsa: 1. Dice ...

With the holidays coming up, it is easy to lose focus on your goals when spending time with loved ones. Eating “good” is not about adhering to a strict diet, It’s about balance. But we all know the holidays are coming up and it’s hard when all of the food seems to tempt you way past the point of no return. In this blog post, I will give some strategies and tips that will help you stay on track this holiday season!  1. Offer to host   Offer to have the holiday party at your place. By doing this you are giving yourself the opportunity to control the menu. You can integrate healthier options into the menu that are still tasty yet allows you to stay within your dietary plan.   2. Avoid Drinking your Calories Now I’m not here to tell y’all not to drink any alcoholic beverages, but they are oftentimes filled with sugars and empty calories. This often tends to people taking in more calories than planned because it is often an afterthought. ...