September 02, 2020 at 01:00PM Revisiting an THM classic with a tutorial on how to make the perfect roasted potatoes. With two variations for when you’re in a rush or have more time! They’re crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with a delicious spicy coating. These roasted potatoes will change your life! “Never say never”. The most precious lesson Justin Bieber has taught me. I have a habit of making outrageous claims like “I would NEVER do that!”, only to regret it 6 months later when the pendulum that is my opinions swings immediately opposite. For the longest time, I didn’t want to reshoot or edit old blogs and recipes. I loved that my blog reflected my journey as a business woman and we all have to start somewhere. Having said that, I want to make sure I’m consistently giving you the best content and if that means reworking some blogs and reshooting some pictures, I’m going to do it. These roasted yukon gold potatoes are one of my go-to recipes and I want you guys to want to make them! So here I am years later, feeling ready to tackle some of my older content, even if I said I never […] The post How To Make The Perfect Roasted Potatoes appeared first on The Healthy Maven. Continue Reading… Author Davida Lederle | HealthyMaven Selected by CWC
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September Journal Prompts + Facing Challenges
September 01, 2020 at 10:00AM I’ve been reading Glennon Doyle’s new book, Untamed and have been so inspired by it! She mentions the quote, “You can do hard things”, so I wanted to focus on overcoming challenges and tapping into your own strength for this month’s journal prompts. Life is hard right now for everyone. Sure “hard” looks different for everyone but we have to admit this season of life is challenging for us all in some way or another. Most of you know that I’m not naturally a positive thinker which isn’t the norm in our “think positive” society. It’s nice to see that we’re starting to embrace the idea that life doesn’t have to be all good, all the time. That there’s room for the challenges and that the exist for a reason. Whether is a new season of life, a hard transition or just a hard situation, I’m trying to embrace each shift. My goal is to be as mindful as possible and lean into the hard times so the good times feel even sweeter. Hard times always bring a perspective shift for me. I realize what actually matters and life seems to boil down to the bare necessities. 10 Journal Prompts […] The post September Journal Prompts + Facing Challenges appeared first on The Healthy Maven. Continue Reading… Author Davida Lederle | HealthyMaven Selected by CWC
Zucchini Black Bean Burgers
July 02, 2020 at 01:00PM Step up your veggie burger game with these delicious zucchini black bean burgers. Fully vegan and juicy – the perfect substitute for your summer BBQ. It has been a minute since I’ve shared a veggie burger recipe! I feel like there was a period of time that veggie burgers were not veggies at all but a lot of processed crap. (Morningstar Farms ring a bell, anyone?!) There was almost a trend in the health world around being vegetarian and you better believe I bought those frozen patties thinking they were healthy for me. Thankfully times have changed and I now know what works for my body which is loads of vegetables… and anything else I want to enjoy! The most important thing to me is taste. My food has to taste good. And I can assure you, these black bean burgers are amazing. Zucchini Black Bean Burger Ingredients Black beans Zucchini Garlic Chili powder Cumin Salt Flaxseed egg – mix 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of warm water. Veggie Burger Nutrition There are four main nutrition superstars in this burger: black beans, zucchini, garlic and flaxseed. Black beans – The base of these veggie burgers are black beans. They […] The post Zucchini Black Bean Burgers appeared first on The Healthy Maven. Continue Reading… Author Davida Lederle | Thehealthymaven Selected by CWC
July Journal Prompts
July 01, 2020 at 10:00AM “Discomfort”, a word I keep hearing swirling around me. This past month has brought up a lot of feelings of discomfort for people in many different ways. If you’re not used to not being able to resolve discomfort, you may be feeling a little overwhelmed. So many of my yoga classes were focused on discomfort and how to sit with it, push through it and what we can learn from it. The reality is that the crises (multiple!) we are facing will take time to resolve. There is no conclusion, solution or answer. So learning to sit with discomfort while also pushing forward is becoming a theme in my life. That’s why this month’s theme is dedicated to discomfort. 10 Journal Prompts for Discomfort 1. What does discomfort mean to you? 2. What are your first memories of discomfort? 3. Where do you feel discomfort, physically? 4. How do you typically deal with feeling uncomfortable? 5. When was the last time you walked through a hard period of life where the only way out was through? 6. Who/what brings you encouragement during discomfort? 7. Write an affirmation that you can come back to when working through feelings of discomfort. 8. […] The post July Journal Prompts appeared first on The Healthy Maven. Continue Reading… Author Davida Lederle | Thehealthymaven Selected by CWC
Jalapeno Turkey Burgers
June 23, 2020 at 10:00AM Delicious and juicy homemade jalapeno turkey burgers made with lean ground turkey, spices and pepper jack cheddar cheese for a flavor-packed dinner or BBQ meal. Some of you might find this interesting (or not!) but I didn’t eat red meat from the ages of 8 to 21. I downright refused and though I’m sure it perplexed my family, they were surprisingly accommodating. When burger night came around and everyone was chowing down on their beef hamburgers I was enjoying my equally as delicious turkey burger. Though I started to eat red meat again at 21, I still to this today prefer a turkey burger over a hamburger. We also don’t cook red meat at home (for environmental reasons) so these jalapeno turkey burgers have become our jam! I’ve been tweaking this recipe for a while and I’m thrilled that I finally mastered it. Expect to see it on upcoming Sunday meal plans! What You Need Lean ground turkey: I prefer 93-94% lean ground turkey breast 1 large egg Pepper jack cheddar cheese: Buy a block so you can shred for inside the burgers + slice for on top! Breadcrumbs: Feel free to replace with gluten-free breadcrumbs or use ground oat […] The post Jalapeno Turkey Burgers appeared first on The Healthy Maven. Continue Reading… Author Davida Lederle | Thehealthymaven Selected by CWC
The Best Natural Tinted Moisturizers
June 19, 2020 at 10:00AM I feel like “tinted moisturizers” are having a moment. Especially now that we’re all home and not wanting a full coverage face of makeup. They add a nice even layer to the skin without feeling like you have something super heavy on it. In general, they’re lighter coverage than foundation and tend to have additional skin benefits (other than just coverage). So to help you guys out in your clean tinted moisturizer journey, I thought I’d round up my favorite natural tinted moisturizers and what you should be looking for in products. Types of Tinted Moisturizers “Tinted moisturizer” is pretty much a broad term for a light layer coverage skincare product. They often go by a couple of different names and occasionally also have SPF (woot!). You’ll notice a lot of crossover with my natural facial sunscreen post because many tinted moisturizers include SPF and many facial sunscreens have a layer of coverage. Twice the bang for your buck! Let’s look at a couple different names for natural tinted moisturizers. Tinted moisturizer – This is exactly as it sounds: face moisturizer with a tint. It’s typically pretty sheer coverage and depending on the product, may or may not include SPF. […] The post The Best Natural Tinted Moisturizers appeared first on The Healthy Maven. Continue Reading… Author Davida Lederle | Thehealthymaven Selected by CWC
Firecracker Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
June 18, 2020 at 10:00AM All you need is 20 minutes to whip up these firecracker shrimp tacos with a delicious pineapple salsa. A simple, filling and flavorful dinner the whole family will enjoy combining the tastes of East and West. What is Firecracker Shrimp? I’m not gonna lie, this recipe is based off one made by Panda Express….I know, I know. But here’s a confession: I ate A LOT of Panda Express in college. I lived right near a Panda Express and Pita Pit so those were my go-to takeout spots. Not exactly authentic but definitely budget friendly. And honestly, I lived for the Firecracker Shrimp. I typically ordered it with rice (clearly they don’t have tacos!) but either way tastes delicious. It’s “traditionally” (hard to say traditional when it’s Panda Express!) made with a sweet chili sauce and black bean sauce. It’s sweet and tangy and to their credit they do pack it with veggies. This is my take on firecracker shrimp but with a little Mexican-fusion in a corn taco shell. How to Make Firecracker Shrimp Tacos STEP 1: Marinate your shrimp in olive oil sweet chili sauce, honey, lime juice, hot sauce and salt and pepper. Let marinate for at least […] The post Firecracker Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa appeared first on The Healthy Maven. Continue Reading… Author Davida Lederle | Thehealthymaven Selected by CWC
Easy Pineapple Salsa
June 17, 2020 at 01:00PM No need to buy store-bought with this sweet and spicy easy pineapple salsa. The perfect way to jazz up your salsa with a tropical twist. This will be your new favorite salsa recipe! I’m kind of, just a little bit, okay completely entirely obsessed with this recipe. Not only is it my go-to salsa recipe, but all it really takes to get me salivating is a good 10 seconds staring at these pictures. I’ve always been a chips and salsa lover. I love traditional, tomato based salsa but I also love sweeter salsas! The combination of savory and sweet will forever win with my taste buds. Lately I’ve been taking a stab at making my own homemade salsas instead of picking them up at the store and I have to say… they are 100% worth the effort to make them fresh! The flavors of a fresh salsa vs. store-bought are soooo much better. Trust me! While this salsa does take a fair amount of chopping, it’s super simple to make! Ingredients You Need: tomatoes pineapple red onion cilantro fresh lime juice ground coriander salt and pepper jalapeno – optional but recommended to add a little heat! After all of […] The post Easy Pineapple Salsa appeared first on The Healthy Maven. Continue Reading… Author Davida Lederle | Thehealthymaven Selected by CWC
Anti-Racism Books We’ve Actually Read
June 16, 2020 at 10:00AM As promised, we will not be done discussing racism and police brutality in this country (and globally!) until we see a more just system built. The sad reality is that this will be a long process, which probably won’t see a conclusion in my generation. Deconstructing 400 years of racism in this country takes time, so making antiracism education and learning a part of my daily practice is how I am choosing to be an ally with the Black community. There are so many platforms and ways in which to educate yourself but as a voracious reader my choice has always been books. It’s no secret that I love to read so I thought I would share the anti-racism books I have actually read. ALSO – there’s an incredible movement running until June 20th to encourage people to buy TWO books by Black authors to show their publishing clout and talent and takeover all the bestsellers lists! So buy at least two of these (minus White Fragility which was written by a White woman) by this Saturday. That is all! We’ve seen so many lists of book suggestions, but they’re often long and it’s hard to figure out where to […] The post Anti-Racism Books We’ve Actually Read appeared first on The Healthy Maven. Continue Reading… Author Davida Lederle | Thehealthymaven Selected by CWC
No-Bake Cinnamon Roll Protein Bars
June 15, 2020 at 01:00PM No-Bake Cinnamon Roll Protein Bars – a healthy and portable snack packed-full of protein and made with healthy ingredients like dates, cashews, protein powder and rolled oats for a delicious and sweet no-bake treat. While I’m a huge fan of baking I’m also a huge fan of not baking. Ha! Especially when the weather warms up, I like to keep our house cooler and keep the oven turned off when possible. And just on cue, our oven malfunctioned the other days so looks like we’ll be taking a week off baking anyway! So when I was craving a cinnamon roll the other day, I shifted gears in my mind and decided to make cinnamon roll protein bars! And let me tell you… they were a great substitute for the real deal! Here’s What You Need: raw, unsalted cashews – I’ve only made these with cashews but you could try using a different combination of nuts if you’d like! dates – adds the perfect amount of sweetness and holds these bars together. vanilla protein powder – I have been liking the Garden of Life Vanilla Plant-Based Protein Powder lately but any vegan or whey protein powder will work! I do recommend […] The post No-Bake Cinnamon Roll Protein Bars appeared first on The Healthy Maven. Continue Reading… Author Davida Lederle | Thehealthymaven Selected by CWC