Foodie Loves Fitness

Sharing my passion for living a healthy & happy life

  • 10 Things to Do With Kids in the Baton Rouge Area

    Looking for things to do with kids in the Baton Rouge area? Check out my round down of the best places to see in the area!  After spending a month eating our way through Asheville, my family and I resided in the Baton Rouge area for five weeks last fall. Being unfamiliar with the area,… [Continue Reading]

    10 Things to Do With Kids in the Baton Rouge Area

  • The Rundown: Plant-Based Eating In & Around Asheville

    Asheville is a lovely small city in Western North Carolina that’s full of awesome eateries. If you’re looking for vegan & vegetarian dining options, here’s a rundown of some great places for plant-based eating in Asheville!  My nomad family and I recently spent five weeks residing in the Asheville area. We stayed in the adorable nearby… [Continue Reading]

    The Rundown: Plant-Based Eating In & Around Asheville

  • Big News! We’re Leaving New England

    “Don’t live the same year 75 times and call it a life.”  – Robin Sharma Almost four years ago, my husband and I moved from San Diego to Western Connecticut. We wanted to move closer to our families and become parents, and Adam had gotten a finance job in New York. Our plan was to stay for… [Continue Reading]

    Big News! We’re Leaving New England

  • Family Friendly Things to Do in Woodstock, VT

    Looking to go on a New England getaway? Check out my list of family friendly things to do in Woodstock, VT! Do you enjoy going on road trips? I’m passionate about traveling in general, and adore road trip getaways. It gives me a chance to plan adventurous, long weekend trips to new-to-me places that are… [Continue Reading]

    Family Friendly Things to Do in Woodstock, VT

  • 10 Tips for Traveling with a Toddler

    Traveling with your kiddo(s) and wondering how you can be well prepared? Here are 10 practical tips for traveling with a toddler to help make your trip easier…with less stress & more fun!  I’m passionate about traveling the world and seeing as much as I can, and I knew I wanted to continue traveling often… [Continue Reading]

    10 Tips for Traveling with a Toddler

10 Awesome Things to Do in Asheville With Kids

Looking for fun things to do in Asheville with kids? Check out my round up of our favorite things to do in & around the wonderful North Carolina city of AVL!  My family and I have been traveling around America living as nomads for eight months now, and Asheville remains one of our favorite stops. In addition to the abundance of natural beauty, lovely people, and amazing food in Asheville, there's also a ton to do. Wherever we are, I love to go on a lot of short, fun local excursions with my three year old during the week. And then on the weekends when we have more time and my husband is with us, we embark on bigger adventures. We particularly enjoy outdoor activities. I found that there was no shortage of things to do with kids in and around Asheville, and today I wanted to ... [Read More]

Vegan Almond Butter Sprinkle Cookies

Looking to make healthy cookies that taste great but aren't loaded with butter, sugar, and nutrient-stripped white flour? I've got you covered with these almond butter sprinkle cookies. We're cookie monsters over here. Cookies are a go-to treat in my household - especially freshly baked ones. And because I like to eat and serve food I can feel good about, I most enjoy making and eating healthy cookies that aren't overloaded with stuff that does little for our bodies. That's how today's recipe came about. I wanted to make Valentine's Day themed cookies with my sprinkle loving toddler, but I didn't feel like making cookies with cups of sugar. Or white flour that's been stripped of nutrients. Or loads of butter, for that matter. So instead, I created these dairy free sprinkle ... [Read More]

10 Things to Do With Kids in the Baton Rouge Area

Looking for things to do with kids in the Baton Rouge area? Check out my round down of the best places to see in the area!  After spending a month eating our way through Asheville, my family and I resided in the Baton Rouge area for five weeks last fall. Being unfamiliar with the area, I did my research to find a lot of kid-friendly activities for my nomad family to enjoy. We had a lot of fun exploring the city! And today, I'm sharing our favorite things to do in the Baton Rouge area with kids. 10 Things to Do in Baton Rouge with Kids Play at the LSU AgCenter Botanical Gardens.Louisiana State University is THE big thing in Baton Rouge, and a lot of the area's fun happenings are related to the school. One of our most frequented places in the area was the LSU AgCenter Botanic ... [Read More]

Soft & Chewy Vegan Ginger Molasses Oat Cookies

These soft and chewy vegan molasses cookies are made with oats, whole wheat flour, avocado oil and baking spices. They're the perfect holiday season treat!  It's the most wonderful time of the year... which means it's Christmas cookie baking season! I love to bake up holiday treats and share them with loved ones, and it's even better when I can incorporate a few swaps in to make them a bit of a healthier treat. Vegan Molasses Cookies This recipe puts a dairy free spin on traditional molasses cookies. It also features a few better-for-you ingredients than your typical Christmas cookies. But I promise you, they're a crowd pleaser full of delicious flavor! The base of the cookies are oat + whole wheat flours, making them a bit heartier than your run of the mill molasses ... [Read More]

The Rundown: Plant-Based Eating In & Around Asheville

Asheville is a lovely small city in Western North Carolina that's full of awesome eateries. If you're looking for vegan & vegetarian dining options, here's a rundown of some great places for plant-based eating in Asheville!  My nomad family and I recently spent five weeks residing in the Asheville area. We stayed in the adorable nearby town of Black Mountain, where we were thrilled by the mountainous views and daily bear sightings. There's so much to explore in this Western North Carolina area, and one aspect of that is the abundance of fantastic eateries. Honestly, I was overwhelmed with the plethora of options for plant-based eating in and around Asheville! It's like vegan & vegetarian heaven there. While it became clear to me that I couldn't check every eatery off ... [Read More]

Make This Chickpea Avocado “Tuna” Salad for An Easy Vegan Meal

Made with chickpeas, vegan mayo, avocado, and bell pepper, this plant-based version of "tuna" salad makes for a tasty, easy vegan meal.     I'm all about healthy, easy dinners. Ok ok, that statement seems like a duh. I mean, how can you not be into easy dinners that are also nutritious? The truth is, I really love to cook and create homemade meals. But I also am a busy working mom, which means I often don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen whipping up dinner. Enter today's easy, vegan meal idea. This chickpea avocado salad is a plant-based version of tuna salad that takes just a few minutes to whip up. All you need is a handful of ingredients, and it's best to use a high-powered food processor or blender, though you can also make it by hand (it's just ... [Read More]