I saw these coconut wraps from Julian Bakery on Instagram and decided to order them online from their website.  I immediately began trying to come up with recipe ideas and decided on these Caribbean inspired shrimp tacos.  I cooked the shrimp in a little coconut oil and added them to the wrap along with a quick and easy pineapple and mango slaw. I bought frozen shrimp from Whole Foods because I haven’t had luck finding good fresh shrimp near me.   The pineapple mango slaw is even better the next day so it makes a great lunch.  You can add leftover shrimp or grilled chicken for protein. Continue reading →

I have a serious love for brussel sprouts and kale.  I love roasted brussel sprouts and brussel sprouts salads and I eat baby kale almost every day.  A friend recently send me a recipe from Bon Appetit for a kale and brussel sprout salad.  I used it as inspiration to create a similar salad.

Continue reading →

I recently purchased a Spiralizer and I am in love with it. I came up with this recipe as an alternative to pasta salad for summer barbecues. It is a nice and healthy side dish that travles well.  You  can also add chicken like I did  and turn it into a main course meal.   It is is even better the next day so leftovers can used for lunch. Continue reading →

I am sure that many of you have heard  from other people that they don’t have the dedication you do or they are not willing to sacrifice like you do.  I personally hear this all this time when it comes to my training, paleo lifestyle and over dedication to a healthy lifestyle.  My sons’ swim coach sent this last week and it was just too good to not share.  I have copied and pasted her entire email.   I hope you enjoy it and it keeps you motivated to keep living a healthy lifestyle!!!

WHAT IT TAKES TO HAVE SUCCESS Continue reading →

Continue reading →

I created this recipe last night for dinner.  Before I started eating paleo, I would have served this Caribbean inspired fish with coconut rice so last night I decided to try to substitute with cauliflower rice.  It turned out really well.  Everyone, including my kids, devoured it.  I served this dish with roasted asparagus and mixed green salad similar this. Continue reading →

To drink coconut water, or to not…..
Continue reading →