• Sweet Swaps

    Would you rather: give up avocados or chocolate for life? Thank gawd we live in a world where both can co-exist in this mousse. Because if I had to make a choice, it would be a choice to live without the joy of guacamole and what a sad, sad world that would be. Betcha also didn’t know that avocado could also replicate the creamy texture of a chocolate mousse. Or that chia pudding can sub for the base of a dirt cake and that cashews can be cream cheese. What a wildly wonderful world we live in! For more sweet swaps and the recipes for this avocado chocolate mousse, a healthier version of dirt cake and a dairy-free cashew cheesecake, read on.

  • Eat Your Veggies, Like It Too

    fiber superfood

    Monday: “mon” = “my” in French + “day” = “my day”. Once I made this discovery, my perspective for the week shifted dramatically. Life is in overdrive for the Shookmans as we ready for the big move to Austin on Saturday. Goodbyes and towers of boxes mean I’m an emotional wreck. It’s times like this when eating healthy can feel like mission: impossible. Even on a regular old day, only 1 in 10 people get enough fruits and veggies. And the powerful punch of fiber from fruits & veggies is what helps keep us full, maintains blood sugar levels and aids in digestion. But getting enough fruits and veggies doesn’t have to be so hard. Read on to learn more about the benefits of fiber and my life hacks for getting more of it. Bonus: a fiber superfood!