I am going to get a little scientific first and discuss the glycemic index. Every food is designated a certain rating on a scale called the Glycemic Index (GI). This number (scale 0-100) correlates to the propensity a food has to raise your blood sugar. The faster and higher your blood sugar (glucose level) rises, [...]

Oh strawberries. Juicy. Sweet. Plump. Beautifully red. Naturally heart shaped. Fun fact: I also recently learned that North Carolina is the #3 for harvesting the most strawberries in the United States. Personal fact: As much as I enjoy chocolate, I will always pick strawberry shortcake over a brownie sundae! These cupcakes do require some love [...]

I have been receiving so many request for cauliflower rice and finally have the recipe to share with you! I paired it with one of my favorite Mexican dishes, chile rellenos. Chile rellenos are stuffed poblano peppers that are normally dipped in a batter and deep fried before getting smothered in a zesty sauce. This [...]