Shrimp, Fennel and Avocado Salad

NEMs!   Summer is finally here!  It’s the time of fresh fruits, veggies, and lots of fresh salads.

Jen Walsh is a San Diego NEM member and a personal CHEF!   She is sharing this fresh and healthy Shrimp, Fennel & … Read More

34 Tasty, Simple, and Quick Breakfast Ideas

According to the latest Tracking Nutrition Trends report, almost 40% of Canadians skip breakfast. Eating a healthy breakfast has been associated with:

– Lower prevalence of overweight and obesity and reduced weight gain over time

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Quick & Easy SNACKS for your child’s classroom!

Hey NEMs!

I signed up to bring morning and afternoon snack to Maddox’s class of 21 kids this week!  Since I’m limited on time in the evenings I wanted to make both snacks quickly but still have fun and be … Read More

Baked Snack Chickpeas

If you miss eating Cornuts, you will love Baked chickpeas. Here’s a recipe provided by one of our No Excuse Mom Group Leaders in Elk Grove, CA – Hazel Blandon! Find your NEM workout location here!

Directions: 1. Open cans, … Read More

Chicken Stuffed Manicotti

Hi NEMs! 

Are you ready for another great recipe?  Well here it is!  CHICKEN STUFFED MANICOTTI!

One of our San Diego No Excuse Moms Calista Mejia who I met earlier this year is sharing this yummy recipe with us. … Read More

Baked Salmon, Cous Cous, and Salad

NEMs! ​

I love this dish because I can quickly prepare it, throw it in the oven, and multi-task some house stuff while everything is cooking! 😉

Prep time: 15 min Cook time: 25-35 min

This is … Read More

Fish & Shrimp Tacos (w/a Gluten Free option)!

NEMs!

Let’s face it…we all LOVE Mexican food!  Here is my quick, easy and healthier recipe for those taco cravings! 😉

What you’ll need:

• 1/2 lb. Talapia (or any white fish)
• 1.5 lbs. De-veined Shrimp (31-40 ct)

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Happy New Year! More in 2015!

Happy New Year NEMs! I’m so excited to be ringing in 2015 with all of you!  I’ve been your Recipe Blogger in 2014 and this year I’m taking on a bigger role with No Excuse Mom.  2015 is going to … Read More

20 Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget

Access to healthy food is a basic human right (at least it should be). Without access to healthy food, people are at a higher risk for conditions such as heart disease, type II diabetes, and obesity.

However healthy foods, along … Read More

One Step at a Time

For many people, cravings (and sometimes addictions – both mental and physical) for sweet, salty, high-fat foods are what hinders them from their progress and goals.

As I will reiterate over and over, making lifestyle changes can be difficult. Some … Read More