Festive Easy Christmas Apples

Merry Christmas, everyone! Took me awhile to think of a healthy, festive, fun & easy homemade treats idea to bring to the in-laws today. I found a few cute ideas online, but the items weren't in my house. Finally, morning of Christmas, I opened the refrigerator & realized I had a few good red apples & green apples. So, right before we left, I sliced the apples up, put them on a cute plate, drizzled some honey on them & sprinkled some cinnamon. Done!

Festive Christmas Apples
(2) red apples
(2) green apples
honey
cinnamon
Slice apples & place on plate in circle, alternating red & green
Drizzle with honey
Sprinkle with cinnamon
Optional- Add whatever other toppings, such as walnuts, nutmeg or dried cranberries

This picture was taken after part of it was eaten already. I think they were a big hit, I know I ate plenty of them! Eating them kept me away from the other sweets that I just can't eat.

Merry Xmas & happy, healthy eating!

Oh, Christmas Salad

Trying to eat healthy during the holidays isn't easy! It's Christmas Eve and I wanted something festive with Christmas colors, but no sugar or wheat or cheese. I could've easily and secretly gotten into my husbands sugar cookie stash he thinks he hid from me, but I refrained. I know that if I caved, in a few hours my allergies would start a sinus pressure war for about 2 days. Within 6-48 hours, the gluten & sugar would wreck havoc on my immune system, causing RA inflammation in my joints, stomach issues similar to celiac, terribly itchy skin & extreme fatigue, also lasting about 2 days. So what's a girl to do about cravings for pretty, colorful, festive, sugary Christmas Eve treats?!
Oh, make an Easy Christmas Salad, of course!

It's so easy to throw together this salad.
Here's how I like my colorful, festive Christmas Salad...
Just pile all ingredients on top of each other, no specific order.
Bunch of spinach leaves
White chicken
Sunflower seeds
Dried cranberries
Chia seeds
Ranch dressing
Lime juice

Enjoy...Eat Healthy Always...and Merry Christmas!

Drink Up!!

No matter what the season, it's crucial to drink lots & lots of water through out the day, every day. I know if I don't get enough daily water, I get a whole host of health problems. I personally love water just the way it is. Sometimes I do get a little bored with trying to drink plain water all day. Here's a few ways I'm trying to get my full water intake daily!

Emergency Time! Emergency! drink is a favorite of mine. I prefer Pink Lemonade flavor. Just add a packet to a glass of water...easy! Sometimes I also add a few slices of lemon, or orange, depending on flavor packet I choose. Easy to make, and an easy way to stay healthy all winter!

Fruity Fiesta! Sometimes I like to add frozen fruit to my water. The fruit stays frozen for awhile & adds instant flavor to your water. Here I used frozen strawberries & mangos. Doesn't get easier than that! Tastes like paradise.

Happy Water Hour! Add some ice, slices of lemon & lime & a cute little umbrella. Cat optional.

Spa Water... add cucumber, or any fruit you like! I like to let the cucumbers sit for a few hours or overnight. Just like spa water!

 Water Fun. So easy, just use a fun glass! :)))

Last idea...drink more decaf tea! :)

CHEERS!!!

Easy Sunday Dinner - Cabbage Salmon

Dinners can be tough to figure out or make, especially in the winter, especially on a Sunday night! More so if you're always fighting fatigue or don't feel well. So, I whipped this up with what I had in the house. Voila!

1 frozen salmon
handful purple cabbage
1 orange

I prefer Morey's Frozen Fish Creations Salmon. This flavor I chose is already seasoned & marinated. I just cut the plastic end off & pop the salmon on the stovetop!

Throw the red cabbage on at the end for just a few minutes. The cabbage will become seasoned with what's on the pan & nice n warm. If you cook the cabbage too long, it will become soft & no longer crunchy...I prefer crunchy.

Easy as 1,2,3! I added pieces of an orange to complete the meal. A hint of thousand island dressing is on the plate, too. I like to dip the cabbage in it. Add whatever sauce, if any, that you like. Ginger dressing or lime juice would go great, as well.
Happy Healthy Easy Sunday! nom nom nom

Saturday Breakfast - So Easy Homemade Jelly Bagel

Happy Saturday! I'm sore & hurting today and craving bread, but that doesn't mean I can't still eat healthy! It's crucial for me, and others like me with autoimmune diseases. Today, I show you how I made my easy, healthy, carb craving breakfast!

Easy Homemade Jelly:
1 cup mixed berries (frozen or not)
splash water
(Blend & spread onto favorite treat!)

Here I put my delicious, sweet jelly, and peanut butter, on a gluten free bagel. Added 2 small oranges...easy,, healthy breakfast! :D