I encourage you with any nutrition intentions, try not to think in terms of elimination! For example, I hear all of the time people wanting to “cut out sugar.” It…
By Sara McGlothlin I’m almost embarrassed to admit that it wasn’t until very recently that I tried lobster mac and cheese. My husband and I were talking about recipes to…
By Sara McGlothlin The beautiful thing about Healthifying recipes with real food ingredients – even when I’m talking about sweet treats – is that each ingredient has the benefit of…
By Sara McGlothlin It’s the week between Christmas and New Years. If you’re like most, you have indulged in some holiday desserts, but your sweet tooth lingers. And if you’re…
By Sara McGlothlin Holiday dinners are mostly about the desserts for me. Don’t get me wrong – I love the turkey, sides, and seasonal salads, but I’m always looking forward…
By Sara McGlothlin I have always loved holiday baking, but becoming a mom has brought to it a new special sparkle. Despite the fact that my son is not yet…
By Sara McGlothlin Ferrero Rochers always remind me of the holidays. My best friend’s mom displayed a bowl of them every December, and I remember grabbing one each time I…
By Sara McGlothlin I discovered coconut butter at the same time my fear of healthy fat fell away. Unfortunately, coconut gets a bad rap because of its saturated fat content,…
By Sara McGlothlin In many grain-free baking recipes, eggs make up for the lack of traditional ingredients such as gluten and butter. Given that I have been creating baked goods…
By Sara McGlothlin When the weather gets cooler, there is something about a warming soup. I’m not only talking about warm to the touch, but the grounding that happens when…
By Sara McGlothlin ‘Tis the season for baking! Nutrition goals shouldn’t stand in the way of you enjoying an occasional cookie or two. There is a way to upgrade ingredients!…
By Sara McGlothlin Living in Richmond, VA, you learn to appreciate a good craft beer. I loved when breweries started to pop up around town. It makes for a fun…
By Sara McGlothlin Certain sweeteners and spices often contribute to granola’s flavor, but when you are simultaneously wanting to decrease the sugar content, some recipes can still come out a…
By Sara McGlothlin This time of year is a baker’s dream: fall flavors combined with comfort foods. When I recently spied these chai-spiced sweet potato muffins at a nearby coffee…
By Sara McGlothlin When I was little, my favorite dish at any eating establishment that had them was chicken fingers and fries. When it comes to nutrition and health, sometimes…