Author: Lily

These easy sugar free keto protein custards are just as comforting as traditional egg custards but made even better with 13 grams of protein!  Low Carb Keto Custard You can’t go wrong when it comes to custards! Easily made low carb and sugar-free and a perfect way to enjoy a luscious and creamy, but light dessert anytime.  If you’ve seen my Pumpkin Custard recipe or even my Apple Custard recipe you had to know this one was coming right? Made specifically for those who wanted a protein packed but dessert like treat and one to be enjoyed without guilt any day of…

Cooking tofu in an air fryer can be simple and delicious. While it can sometimes be tricky to get just right, it’s worth giving a try! Crispy air fryer tofu is a tasty and easy way to achieve a crispy exterior with a soft, light interior in every bite. AIR FRYER TOFU BITES RECIPE If you’ve been keeping up with my other air fryer recipes, you already know how much I adore using this appliance. Any doubts or skepticism I once had about loving it are completely gone now. The Air Fryer is a GREAT way to cook many things, and tofu…

These tender Italian lemon cookies are a must-have for many Italians and Italian-Americans at Easter. Originating from southern Italy, and prevalent from Campania to Calabria, anginetti cookies are glazed in icing and make a sweet addition to any holiday cookie plate. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Try Anginetti! Italy’s Classic Lemon Cookies These Italian lemon cookies are beloved in both Italy and the United States. They are traditionally served on Palm Sunday and throughout the Easter holiday, although they are also popular at Christmas.I’ve always known them as anginetti, but they also go by uncinetti—the Italian word for crochet needles. According…

Could that nagging sore throat, hoarse voice, or constant throat clearing be more than just “getting old” or “a bad cold”? It might be a quiet digestive problem many women over 50 never even connect to their throat: silent reflux, also known as laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR).Brynna Connor, MD, Healthcare Ambassador at NorthWestPharmacy.com, explains that silent reflux can creep up without the chest‑burn warning signs most people expect from acid reflux, which is why it often goes unnoticed—especially in midlife and beyond.What is silent reflux?Silent reflux, or laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), happens when stomach acid or digestive enzymes flow back up into…

Every woman who undergoes menopause goes through the same reduction in estrogen and progesterone production. But not every woman experiences menopause the same way. Some women seem to get off easy, and some women have a horrible experience. Have you ever wondered why? Gut health may be part of the puzzle. Our understanding of the gut microbiome’s influence on hot flashes, mood swings, bone loss, and cardiovascular risk remains emerging. And the heart of this connection is a fascinating piece of your biology called the estrobolome.  What Is the Estrobolome, and Why Does It Matter After 40? Your gut is…

Key Takeaways Medical weight loss is a physician-supervised approach to weight management. Programs combine medical evaluation, nutrition guidance, lifestyle changes, and evidence-based treatments. Doctor-supervised programs are designed to prioritize safety, personalization, and long-term health outcomes. Research shows modern obesity medications can lead to significant and sustained weight loss when monitored by a physician. If you’ve been searching for a medical weight loss program, chances are you’ve already tried diet plans, fitness routines, or commercial programs that promised quick results but didn’t deliver lasting change. Many patients come to my clinic feeling frustrated, discouraged, or even skeptical about whether medically guided…

                          Spend time around people who remain active into their 60s, 70s and beyond, and you start hearing the same ideas over and over. They’re not complicated or trendy, but they sure do work. Here are 10 lessons from folks who age well and stay active- maintaining health, energy, and independence through exercise. Don’t wait for life to be perfect Barbara Warren kept competing in track events while waiting for knee replacement surgery. She sometimes finished last. She was still moving. Active older adults usually adjust instead of…

Learn 7 ways to detox and support liver health with my Liver reset program. The Liver Reset Your liver is one of the most important organs in the body when it comes to overall health, energy levels, metabolism, and detoxification. Every day your liver works behind the scenes to support healthy liver function, filter toxins, process nutrients from the foods you eat, regulate liver enzymes, and help maintain digestive health and immune system balance.  If you’re working on weight loss this year, supporting your liver of toxins can be the first line of defense toward your health goals. In fact,…

If you are a peanut butter-lover like me, you’re going to want to make these peanut sauce butter beans for dinner tonight. It all comes together in 10 minutes and you cook the sauce and beans in one pan. This peanut sauce butter beans recipe is the next in line for my No Boring Beans series on social media. As a self-proclaimed bean-lover, it has been so fun for me to come up with new bean focused recipes for this series. I’m also someone who is obsessed with peanut butter, so it was only a matter of time before I…

Bean salads are the perfect picnic salad. They stay fresh, keep well, and serve a crowd. My Mediterranean three bean salad recipe features kidney beans, cannellini beans, and chickpeas tossed with fresh veggies and herbs in a zesty vinaigrette. Photo Credits: Suzy Karadsheh The Best Mediterranean Three Bean Salad This easy Mediterranean Three Bean Salad is one of my favorite healthy side dishes for potlucks, picnics, or even a weeknight dinner side or desk lunch. I skip the canned green beans often found in classic bean salad recipes and instead go for a vibrant protein-packed trio of kidney beans, cannellini…