Karla Salinari, Author at Karla Salinari

5 Healthy Holiday Tips (+ a new recipe)

Side Dish, Wellness TipNovember 27, 2019

5 Healthy Holiday Tips for eating smart and staying on track this season. Plus a new recipe that will impress even the pickiest eater! Last week on Instagram I shared 5 Healthy Holiday Tips that will help you stay on track during the holidays. The time of year when food is in abundance and if…

Food as Medicine (+ An Easy Recipe)

Side Dish, Wellness TipNovember 14, 2019

When we learn to see Food as Medicine we can improve overall health and fight disease. Here are some ways you can use food as medicine in every life. 'Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.' The famous words from the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, often called the father of Western…

5 Natural Biohacks For Women

Uncategorized, Wellness TipOctober 31, 2019

By now we have all heard the term Biohacks or Biohacking. Biohacking is learning to use science and pratical guidance to improve how we feel every day. For example: taking natural supplements, improving the quality of our meals, lowering stress levels, better quality sleep and incorporating more exercise are natural biohacks that allow us to…

Seasonal Produce: Fall Guide

Fall, Recipe, Seasonal ProduceOctober 3, 2019

I waited until the last minute to post last season’s produce guide Seasonal Produce: Summer Guide, sorry guys! So this time I’m getting right to it not wasting any time plus I want everyone to start enjoying all the wonderful produce fall has to offer. So here it is, my Seasonal Produce: Fall Guide! Fall…

Are peanuts good for you? (+ a delicious noodle recipe)

Dinner, Entrees, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, SummerSeptember 6, 2019

Are peanuts good for you? The answer is yes and no. Here's what I found. I’ve spent time researching the topic and wanted to share it with you. I hope this information helps you understand what the controversy is all about so you're able to choose what works best for you and your family - enjoying…

10 Summer Salad Ideas

Dinner, Entrees, Favorites, Recipe, Seasonal Produce, SummerAugust 15, 2019

Here are 10 Summer Salad Ideas from around the web! Made with delicious summer produce like fragrant peaches, crunchy lettuce and mouth-watering watermelon, these salads will leave you feeling healthy, cool and satisfied all (or what's left of) summer. I refuse to accept that summer is almost over! So for the next couple of weeks,…

Seasonal Produce: Summer Guide

Dinner, Entrees, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, Seasonal Produce, Snacks, SummerAugust 2, 2019

My Seasonal Produce: Summer Guide is a little late this year but better late than never, right? Similar to last season's Seasonal Produce: Spring Guide here's a list of delicious fruits and veggies available right now. Eating seasonally provides amazing health benefits and keeps costs down so make sure to take full advantage! Note: the…

Food Cravings: understanding, reducing and replacing them!

Breakfast, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Wellness TipJune 26, 2019

Food cravings: understanding, reducing and replacing them! Cravings are important messages from the body that guide us in maintaining balance. Here’s a quick guide to understanding and deconstructing cravings and help us understand and address what are body is trying to tell us. Understanding Cravings The body is a perfect machine. It knows when…

Health Benefits Of Purple Potatoes

Dinner, Entrees, Recipe, SummerJune 7, 2019

Health Benefits Of Purple Potatoes plus the recipe for Mayo-less Purple Potato Salad. Made with cashews, Dijon mustard and fresh herbs, this dairy-free side dish is perfect for summer bbqs by the pool. Unlike white starchy potatoes which don’t offer much protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals and have a high glycemic index, their pretty cousin,…

Baked Polenta Fries!

Dinner, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, SnacksMay 30, 2019

Baked Polenta Fries! This delicious polenta recipe is made with organic, non-gmo corn. Crispy on the outside and tender in the middle, serve as a healthy snack or appetizer! What's Polenta, you ask? Polenta is a dish made of cornmeal or corn flour. It can be served as a hot porridge, or cooled and solidify…