5 Delicious Food Finds to Celebrate National Nutrition Month

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx

It’s one of my favorite months of the year! Not only is it now officially Spring, but it’s also National Nutrition month! To celebrate, I’ve teamed up with my friends over at Babbleboxx to share some amazing, nutritious products, and there may even be a discount for you to enjoy along the way!

Coconut Secret Organic Coconut Aminos

If you are looking for a great soy and gluten free alternative to soy sauce without the MSG, I highly suggest giving Coconut Secret’s Organic Coconut Aminos a try! They have that great soy sauce-like taste with 72% less sodium. I love to use it as a 1:1 alternative for soy sauce in stir fries because it perfectly savory with a slightly sweet umami flavor. It’s also great for marinades, dips, or on its own!

Mighty Sesame Harissa Tahini

I’m a huge tahini fan, and Mighty Sesame’s Harissa Tahini is at the top of my list! Not only is it vegan, gluten free, kosher, and dairy free, but this tahini packs in the most delicious kick of roasted-chile pepper flavor. Iam obsessed with the convenient squeeze bottle. Just give it a shake and add it to your favorite dips, veggies, or meats. I personally love to use it as a salad dressing. It’s also packed with 7g of protein and 260mg of calcium per serving!

Minute Rice

Not only is Minute Rice super convenient (as the name says, it’s ready in a minute), it’s also super tasty and wholesome. It’s great for when you’re on the go or meal prepping, and sometimes I just like to whip up Minute Rice to go along with some leftover protein and veggies after a long day. I also love the variety of options. One day I can enjoy basmati and the next I can have the brown rice and quinoa, both of which are Non-GMO Project Verified, gluten free, vegan, and have no added preservatives. Plus, all of their cups are BPA-free and recyclable!

Nutiva Organic Classic Hazelnut Spread

Nutiva’s Organic Classic Hazelnut Spread has been a favorite of mine for years! It’s absolutely delicious and contains 40% less sugar than the leading brand. It’s also vegan, non-GMO, and rainforest and orangutan safe! I love to make little dessert tacos with the spread and fresh berries, and it’s also great on pancakes, waffles, and in a cozy bowl of oats. I’m getting hungry just thinking about it!

RECIPE 33

If you haven’t yet tried Recipe 33’s infused almonds, you are missing out! They’re truly brilliant - deliciously flavored almonds without the sticky, messy hands. RECIPE 33 developed a process to take real ingredients and infuse the flavor into each almond without the addition of any artificial additives or flavors. These almonds come in five delicious, unique flavors - black truffle, smoky serrano, garlic dill, lemon rosemary, and cinnamon vanilla. They’re perfect whether you’re enjoying them on the go, as part of a snack plate, or adding them to your favorite salad. You can use the code TryRECIPE33 here to get $2.00 off any 4oz bags.

Let me know which products you’re going to try and what you think in the comments below!

My Honest Good Chop Review – High Quality Meat and Seafood Right to Your Door

When it comes to cooking meat and seafood, I can be very particular. I like to know exactly what I’m getting, where it’s coming from, and how it’s been raised. Nutritionally (and ethically) these things are really important to me, so when I found out about Good Chop, I was very interested in trying out a box.

Good Chop is a flexible subscription service for high quality meat and seafood. Their meats and seafood come exclusively from American family farms and fisheries with no added hormones, growth promotants, preservatives, or antibiotics, ever. Each box is completely customizable, from the size of the box to the products you want inside, and every box ships absolutely free. Everything in your Good Chop box is flash frozen which is not only great for you flexibility-wise; it also means less waste for the planet.

With Good Chop, you first select your box size, medium of large. The medium box allows you to choose 6 proteins, and with the large you select 12. I personally tend to get the medium box since I live alone, but I love that I can upgrade to the large box when I’m expecting company or planning something special. The medium box costs $149 and includes 36 portions, averaging out to about $4.14 per meal. The large box costs $269 and includes 72 portions, averaging out to about $3.74 per meal. You’ll receive your box monthly with completely free shipping and can always change the frequency as needed.

From there you select the specific items and cuts you want. Whether you want beef, pork, chicken, sefood, or a combination, the choice is completely yours which is one of my favorite parts about Good Chop. Once you receive you box, you can put it straight in the fridge or freezer depending on when you plan to use your items. They last from for up to an entire year in the freezer! You can find more specific information about Good Chop’s sourcing here as well as check out their weekly menu here. You can choose your plan and enjoy $100 off your flexible Good Chop subscription here!  

I made a couple of delicious, easy recipes with some of the contents of my Good Chop box. You can get those recipes by clicking the pictures below.

Snacking Made Simple with Simple Mills Organic Seed Flour Crackers

This post has been compensated by Acorn and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.

Snack time is one of my favorite times of the day. Don’t get me wrong, I love a full-on meal, but sometimes you just need something light and delicious to get you through. That’s why I couldn’t be more excited about Simple Mills’ NEW Organic Seed Flour Crackers! They are now available at Whole Foods and the perfect snacking cracker.

I’ve been a huge fan of Simple Mills for years now. Their products are unmatched! These new Seed Flour Crackers take the snacking game to a whole new level! They have the most flaky, crispy texture, making them the ideal vehicle to load up with your favorite toppings! They’re available in three different flavors – original, garlic & herb, and everything, all of which are absolutely delicious and made from a nutrient-dense three-seed flour blend of sunflower seeds, flax seeds, and pumpkin seeds. Plus, they provide a great source of protein, fiber, and antioxidants to keep you powering through your day!

Whether I’m enjoying a quick snack plate or making a board of various cracker bites for an at-home happy hour, these crackers are my new go-to. Each flavor is so delicious and fun to pair with different toppings. I absolutely loving topping the garlic & herb with a variety of savory combos like mashed avocado with mini peppers and cilantro, hummus with cucumber slices, or mozzarella with cherry tomatoes, basil, and balsamic vinegar. The original flavor is great with literally anything, but I especially love using them when I’m craving something a little sweet like these goat cheese, strawberry, and balsamic bites and brie, blackberry, and honey bites.

No matter how you’re topping them, you really can’t go wrong with these Simple Mills Organic Seed Flour Crackers! They not only make snacking extra delicious and nutritious but also super simple and easy! It really doesn’t get much better. Make sure to check them out at your local Whole Foods, and let me know what you think in the comments below!

New Year, Same Ice Cream with Halo Top®

This post is sponsored by Halo Top®, but all opinions are my own.

A new year may mean a fresh start and new goals for some of us. I know that I personally have set some health and fitness goals for this year to get back to eating and working out in the way that makes me feel the best. This definitely includes being more aware of the food I’m eating after an overly indulgent holiday season. What this does not mean for me is giving up the things I enjoy having regularly! I’m a big advocate of all foods fitting into my lifestyle. Whether it’s french fries or sweets, I don’t believe in restricting myself. What I do believe in is making better choices i.e. sometimes opting to make my own french fries or enjoying a pint of my favorite ice cream, Halo Top® Pints: Light Ice Cream from Walmart.

Halo Top® makes low calorie, high protein ice cream in a variety of flavors making it easy to cut down on calories without sacrificing happiness. You can literally eat the entire pint (or not) since each pint ranges from 280 to 380 calories depending on the flavor. Whether you’re eating Halo Top® straight out of the pint during a movie night, making banana splits, or having a tasting of all of your favorite flavors with your friends, Halo Top® has you covered!

I picked up some of my favorite flavors at my local Walmart thanks to online pickup and delivery – Cookies and Cream, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Vanilla Bean, Chocolate, and Peanut Butter Cup. You can snag them for yourself here. Each one is super delicious and packed with protein! I love eating them as is or even making a simple, delicious ice cream sandwich.

Another one of my favorite recipes to make with Halo Top® is a more wholesome root beer float. I just put a few scoops of whichever flavor I’m feeling (or maybe I mix a few) and add in root beer flavored kombucha to the top of the glass. I also love using berry flavored seltzer water with the Vanilla Bean. Then you just top it all off with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

I’m also super excited to let y’all in on a little secret. Halo Top® Keto Pops and Halo Top® Fruit Pops are coming to Walmart in April! The fruit pops have 50% less sugar than the leading brand, and each pop has just 45 to 60 calories. I know I’m super excited to give them a try, so definitely be on the lookout this spring! Make sure to check out all of your favorite Halo Top® products here

My Favorite Way to Unwin(e)d with FitVine

This post is sponsored by FitVine, however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own.

If you know me, you know that I love my #WineWednesdays and at-home (or virtual) happy hours with friends! There's nothing better than a nice glass of wine with dinner to help me unwind at the end of the day or a couple of glasses shared over a cheese and fruit board with my girlfriends. That's where my go-to, FitVine, comes in. FitVine makes a variety of ten different delicious wines that are all perfect for those who are active, have dietary restrictions, or are just looking for a better way to fit wine into their life, so basically everyone!

All FitVine wines have less sugars, carbs, and calories than traditional wines. They're also all keto, paleo, and vegan friendly as well as gluten-free and non-GMO. So what does that mean for taste and ABV? Absolutely nothing! They all have a full-bodied, delicious flavor and the alcohol content you'd expect from standard wine. A few other great things I love about FitVine are that their wines have no flavor additives and fewer tannins. It honestly doesn't get any better than FitVine in my opinion!

One of my favorite blends is FitVine's Pinot Noir which has just 0.03g of sugar, 3.7g of carbs, and a 13.9% ABV per 5 oz glass. It's super smooth and well balanced with hints of black cherries and honey, and it's the perfect compliment to your favorite cheese board or at-home happy hour! I picked it up right from my local Walmart, but you can find it at Publix, and Whole Foods as well, or you can find a store near you here.

I'm also a huge fan of FitVine's Cabernet Sauvignon. It has just 0.06g of sugar, 3.9g of carbs, and a 14.1% ABV per 5 oz glass. I picked it up at my local Whole Foods when I was grabbing all of the ingredients for this flavor-packed one-pan dinner, and it couldn't have paired better!

One-Pan Baked Salmon, Potatoes, and Mushrooms Recipe:
(Serves 2)
1. Pour yourself a glass of FitVine Cabernet Sauvignon to enjoy while you prep and cook your dinner.
2. Quarter 8-10 baby potatoes, toss them with avocado oil, sea salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme, and bake on a baking sheet in a preheated 425 degree oven for 10-15 minutes.
3. Season two salmon fillets with seafood seasoning or the seasonings of your choosing (sea salt and pepper work perfectly fine).
4. Slice 8-10 Baby Bella mushrooms, and toss them with avocado oil, sea salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme as well.
5. Add the salmon fillets and mushrooms to the same baking sheet, and continue to cook for an additional 10-12 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
6. Serve with your favorite fresh greens, tomatoes, and/or other veggies and a nice glass of FitVine Cabernet Sauvignon, and enjoy! That Cabernet-mushroom combo is perfection, trust me!

You truly can't go wrong with any of FitVine's wines. Some of my other favorites are their Sauvignon Blanc and Rose, and I love to make a nice, light mimosa with their Prosecco. There's really a FitVine wine for everyone! I usually pick mine up at my local Whole Foods or Walmart, and they're also available at Publix. You can use this store locator to find the closest retailer near you. Let me know which wine you try first and which is your favorite in the comments below!