Spicy Crockpot Chicken

December 2, 2010 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Winter is here and that means that crockpot season is in full swing! I love cooking meals in the crockpot because it’s one of those “set it and forget it” meals, which makes my life a whole lot simpler! This recipe was inspired by my friend Penelope and it was a big hit the first time I...

Basics, Budget, & Processed Food Replacements

Soaking Your Grains – The Phytic Acid Connection

November 30, 2010 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Whole grains are a staple in most households today. We all know that whole grain has much more nutritional value than refined grains, so opting for brown rice or whole wheat flour is a much healthier option. But, did you know that in order to get the optimum nutrition from grains, you should soak them? Whole grains...

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Weekly Recipe Wrap Up – 11/28/10

November 28, 2010 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

How was everyone’s Thanksgiving? Mine was wonderful – not only did I get to spend it with lots of my family, but I also got extra time off from work, which is always a major bonus! Are you all sick of turkey? Did you try any new, real food recipes? I’d love to hear about...

Exercise, Mindful Movement, & Yoga Health, Wellness, & Nutrition

Making Time for Exercise

November 22, 2010 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Making time for exercise is one thing that I struggle with almost daily and I know I’m not alone. Sometimes my schedule is so busy, or the day at work has been so exhausting, that the last thing I want to do is exercise, even though, 99% of the time, I know it will make...

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Weekly Recipe Wrap Up – Thanksgiving Edition

November 21, 2010 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Whoa! I can’t believe it’s already the week of Thanksgiving! Where has this year gone? I have been really busy for the last few weeks and have been negligent on developing new, real food Thanksgiving recipes. Thankfully, there are a lot of real food bloggers out there who have come up with some outstanding recipes and it’s...