As a child, Tater Tot Casserole was a favorite. Make a casserole and throw in some tater tots and it always seemed to taste better. As a health-conscious adult who knows the importance of reading food ingredient labels, and who has multiple food sensitivities, I decided to give this recipe a … [Read more...]
Recipe Makeover: Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup
When I was growing up, my mom always had several cans of Cream of Mushroom Soup on hand. It was a main ingredient for many a casserole or sauce. Today, even the "healthy" version of a popular brand's cream of mushroom soup contains the following ingredients: Water, Mushrooms, Modified Food … [Read more...]
Savory Toasted Seeds
Trail mix. It's become a standard healthy snack for many. With good reason! Packed with nuts and some dried fruits, it's the perfect blend of sweet, salty, and protein. Until it's not. When tree nuts are forbidden fruits, like they are for me, you have to find an alternative. When I became gluten … [Read more...]
Chia Seeds vs. Flax Seeds: the 411 on the super seeds
Both chia seeds and flax seeds top the list of super foods. They’re both easy to add to salads, smoothies, yogurt, and hot or cold cereal...even baked goods, for a nutritional punch. But is one better than the other? Let’s compare. *The Omega 3 fatty acids found in both these seeds are in the … [Read more...]
Quinoa Black Bean Salad
Summer is here. The season of the salad. This fresh and easy salad will satisfy you year-round though. It makes not only a great side dish, but also a filling main dish for a cool, dog-days-of-summer meal. There are many grains that are packed with protein, but quinoa is higher than most. Quinoa … [Read more...]
Sun Dried Tomato Hummus
So there's a sinking feeling I get when it's time to eat and I look in the refrigerator and somebody ate my lunch. Not a good feeling when you're the only one in the house with known food sensitivities! Usually, I think "no problem, I'll be creative and figure out something." But today, I was at a … [Read more...]
Quinoa Protein Bars
Something baked. I was craving it. But it had to be healthy, allergy-friendly and low FODMAP. Is that even possible?! First of all, FODMAPs are different kinds of carbohydrates found in certain foods and are often not digested or absorbed well. Bacteria in the gut can then ferment these foods … [Read more...]
Eating Healthy When You’re Too Busy to Eat Healthy
I know how it is. You want to eat healthy, but how can you? Your life is a constant whirlwind of activity between family, work, volunteering, and making an attempt at self-care. There’s only so much you have the energy or time to do, right? Something has to give. For many, that something is planning … [Read more...]
Julie Smith is a certified Life Coach, Leadership Coach and Health Coach. She empowers others to create calm and clarity through work and life transitions. Together, they build confidence, create postive change, and greater well-being so they can lead themselves and the organizations and families they serve. Her clients include purpose-driven professionals, leaders and organizations. 
