 I'm letting this delicious salad marinate for later this afternoon - can’t wait! I made this salad over the long weekend, and I'm already ready to eat it again. I tucked into this dish after spending an afternoon splashing around in the sun at the river. We usually bring a few snacks with us to the water, but inevitably, we all turn up back at the house several hours later, absolutely famished. This salad was the perfect combination of carbs, proteins, and refreshing greens. It filled me up without weighing me down! There a million different ways to make an incredible salad, but this one ranks at the top of my list. I think it's that amazing combination of vegetables and tangy, sweet spices. There are a few staples to this salad that make it exceptionally good, and I'll be sharing those, but there's also a truly fantastic "secret ingredient" that I want to share with you all, because I don't think too may people know about it!
  A few weeks ago, my family and I rented some top-notch bikes and took off on a mountainous adventure through the rolling hills of the Ozarks. We spent quite a few days there, taking in the sun soaked-blue skies and the endless forests. It was a reminder, as most outdoor adventures are, not to discount the importance of nature in our busy, technology driven lives.  I never get over how lucky I am to get to be active with my family and friends. I know no better than feeling than sharing these types of spectacular moments with my son, as he appreciates what a wonderful thing it is to be alive.  It was a camping trip, so of course I had the requisite cup-a-noodles! But hey, if I eat spinach with this, it's totally better for me, right?  I hope you make time to find peace and happiness with people you love this weekend. Remember that health is about more than what you put on your plate - It's how happy you feel when you wake up in the morning, and how proud you are when you go to bed at night. Dedicate your time to the people in your life who matter, and dedicate your effort to the goals that make everything better. Happy Friday. :)  |
