Strengthening Core Muscles Key to Getting Rid of Your Muffin Top

Where Did My Flat Belly Go?

This past year I’ve developed the dreaded (mini) muffin top. Need to get a handle on this ASAP!

Although I contribute some of my muffin top to Endometriosis, I also know a bit of belly fat has finally caught up with me. I’ve always, always had a flat tummy and managed to keep it that way, so of course this doesn’t make me happy.

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Healthy Pasta with Sauteed Asparagus, Red Bell Pepper, & Tomato

Asparagus is one of my all-time favorite vegetables. It’s one of those veggies that many often forget about.  Not only does asparagus contain a ton of nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin B1, vitamin C, folate, iron, and fiber, but it’s also a prebiotic food.

A prebiotic (not to be confused with a probiotic) is an indigestible substance usually in the form of carbohydrates.  It feeds off of the ‘friendly bacteria in your intestine, which in turn helps them become more active.  What does this mean for you — good digestive health!

My mom has incorporated this nutritious and beneficial superfood into a scrum-delish pasta dish (it’s so good my children

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You Need To Try Roasted Red Pepper Pseudo Hummus Dip

Simple Recipe for Roasted Red Pepper Pseudo Hummus Dip

For a simple quick and healthy hummus dip snack while you’re working, or as quick nourishment before you head out the door to pick-up your kids from school, etc. – this recipe can be really satisfying!

I never thought about making a version of hummus before, until one day I decided to dip some sliced red bell peppers into some peanut butter.

Three of my kids love snacking on sliced red, yellow, or orange bell peppers, so we always have the veggies around, but we don’t always have hummus.

I know the basic ingredients that go into it, and most of the ingredients I already have as a kitchen staple — so I thought I’d try to make my own version.

Quality store-bought hummus can be expensive. I know to feed my crew we always need to purchase at least  3 containers, so one day one a whim, I thought “why not?” try and make a homemade version.  I made a small batch and was pleased! Depending upon who’s around, or how many of their friends are over, I’ll double or

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