Dinners in my home have become lighter and lighter these days, and that’s because summer this year has come with mighty power! The days are so hot out there, that all I want to do is drink lots of water and eat foods that are the opposite of hot.Soups, baked potatoes and casseroles are out for a while, but… Continue reading Eat the Rainbow Summer Salad
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Cherry Walnut Summer Salad
When the days get longer and hotter, and one starts sweating seconds after stepping outside, one knows summer is RIGHT around the corner. Everyone loves summer…especially this Ecuadorian girl right here! I am used to lots of direct sunlight and humidity, which means I am totally okay with tan lines and perspiration. In fact, I crave both bad… Continue reading Cherry Walnut Summer Salad
3 Bean Vegan Chili
Buenos días, Amazing Foodies! How about we do a hearty soup for the soul today? A little something to warm up the body and warm up the heart! Ahhh — few things in life are better than a nice hot bowl of soup on a cold day. This recipe is very easy to prepare. You simply dump all of the… Continue reading 3 Bean Vegan Chili
Stuffed Avocados
This is what I had for lunch today. So light, refreshing and filling. I have a deep love and respect for avocados; I usually will incorporate them as much as I can on a daily basis. I use them in my salads, smoothies, with my eggs, with tuna, eat them by themselves…on everything and with… Continue reading Stuffed Avocados
Egg Salad
Planning or attending social events has been a bit of a challenge for me since I started Paleo…let me re-phrase, it’s been a bit of an adjustment. Usually one just eats whatever is provided at a party; foods that smell good or look pretty. One usually doesn’t really think of the ingredients that were used… Continue reading Egg Salad
Egg White Scramble (With a Veggie & Protein Twist)
Following a 12-week trainer program and having to stick to a strict diet can be very challenging. Eating six to seven times a day is…well…difficult. Not because one has to eat a lot of food (I love to eat…the more the better!) or because cooking may seem like a chore (I love cooking, it relaxes… Continue reading Egg White Scramble (With a Veggie & Protein Twist)
Paleo Green Smoothie
Today is a special day at the Lewis’ home. So many exciting things happening….yes, it is a Monday and Mondays are usually dreadful to me, but there’s something special about today that makes this Monday not so shabby. For one, I am switching up workout routines (yay!). I’ll be starting today a less hard core… Continue reading Paleo Green Smoothie