Balanced Breakfasts: Oatmeal, Smoothies, and More! - Recipes

I'm a yogurt eater. My breakfast usually consists of fat free plain greek yogurt, fresh fruit, a dash of cinnamon, and a little vanilla extract or cocoa powder. But after the disappearance of our local grocery store, keeping Greek yogurt (and fresh fruit) in the fridge has been a struggle, considering how much I actually eat in a week. So I've had to get creative and come up with some new breakfasts that I can make on a daily basis that are equally fast, easy, and of course, healthy and filling. Oatmeal, Smoothies, and Hard-Boiled Eggs have become my new domain.

A Twist on an English Classic: Cottage Pie with Mashed Cauliflower Topping – Recipe

This Cottage Pie is perfect for a cold winter day

As I posted a few weeks ago, I’ve been craving Shepherd’s Pie. The traditional English dish is hearty, perfect for a chilly winter day. My first day in St. Louis for winter break warranted such a dish, and boy, was it delicious.

Now the difference between Shepherd’s Pie and Cottage Pie is the meat that is used for the filling. Though many refer to the dish collectively as Shepherd’s Pie, a true Shepherd’s pie contains lamb meat. Since we prepared the dish with beef (although you could use any ground meat, including turkey, chicken, lamb, veal, or even sausage), it is technically a Cottage Pie.

5 Tips for Surviving the Holidays: Food Edition

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which is only the start of the holiday season. More often than not, this time of year is packed with holiday parties and celebrations where eating and drinking rich and fatty goodness take center stage. Most of us usually pack in as much sweet and fatty goodness as we can before making New Years' Resolutions (that are usually broken within a few days) to lose a few pounds out of guilt for the overindulgence of the holidays.

Finals Week Fungi: Mediterranean Stuffed Mushrooms - Recipe

It's finals week at DePaul, meaning I don't have much time. After working an eight hour day at my internship and having spent a little too much time working on my final 18th Century English Literature essay, I needed a quick and easy dinner solution that would be delicious, but require minimal effort.

My solution? Stuffed mushrooms.

The Art of Snacking: Eat This, Not That

Everybody loves snacks. They satisfy cravings and feel fulfilling and indulgent.

But let's be honest, some snacks are healthier than others, and we don't always make the best choices. In order to master snacking, we need to substitute higher calorie and unhealthy foods with fresh produce and healthy fats.

Doesn't sound fun, does it?

Health Tip of the Week: Drink Up!

I know, I know. We’ve all heard this one before. But seriously, make sure you’re getting enough H2O!

The benefits of drinking water are endless—it aids in digestion, detoxification, it’ll help clear your skin, and apparently, it may even make you smarter.

But I’m not just going to tell you to drink more of the good stuff. We all know we need it, but actually doing it is a lot easier said than done.

Obsession: Greek Yogurt - The Most Versatile Food in Your Fridge

When it comes to yogurt, go for Greek. Plain Greek.

We're in a Greek yogurt craze right now, and that's a good thing. Plenty of brands and flavors are on the market, and it's extremely good for you. All yogurts are sources of calcium, potassium, protein, zinc, and vitamins, but Greek yogurt also contains probiotic cultures which can help regulate the digestive system. For brands that are low in fat (either 0% or 2%), Greek yogurt is basically the holy grail of foods--it's low in calories, high in protein, and is nutrient dense.

Healthy Fall Breakfast - Cinnamon Apple Greek Yogurt Parfait

Try this autumn breakfast parfait for a sweet and satisfying breakfast treat!

I've been eating apples like a fiend lately, and this morning as I was looking at the most perfectly round and shiny apple I've ever seen sitting on my counter, I decided to throw together a delicious and healthy fall breakfast-- a Cinnamon Apple Greek Yogurt Parfait. Packed with protein, probiotics, immune-boosting cinnamon, and a shave of dark chocolate for an added treat, this fall breakfast is sure to satisfy your tastebuds and an empty stomach!

Healthy Eggplant Mini Pizzas - Obsession

Hello Everyone! I hope you're enjoying your weekend. I've been tirelessly writing essays, but I figure it's the perfect time to take a break and share with you one of my favorite quick and easy meals that I've been crazy about lately.

I saw this idea on Pinterest originally, but I've definitely put my own spin on it and made some modified versions--I've been making tons of mini pizzas out of eggplant recently, and they're absolutely delicious and low-carb!

Finals Week Fungi: Mediterranean Stuffed Mushrooms

It's finals week at DePaul, meaning I don't have much time. After working an eight hour day at my internship and having spent a little too much time working on my final 18th Century English Literature essay, I needed a quick and easy dinner solution that would be delicious, but require minimal effort.

My Solution? Stuffed mushrooms.