I made a version of this soup last night, so I had to share. Whether I am cooking a soup, chowder or stew, I like

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Vegetable Soup There is nothing like a hot bowl of homemade soup to comfort the soul and nourish the body. Soup

  As adults, our responsibilities and realities can be sobering to say the least. # Adulting Oftentimes, our lives can turn out a lot differently

Fall is in the air and time to curl up with a hot bowl of comforting soup. Different kinds of squashes are available now. I

Our brain is 90% water and our body is over 70% water. The majority of our blood and every cell in our bodies are composed

This is so easy to cook I considered not posting it but sometimes you crave comfort food on your weight loss journey. And usually weight

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Peanut Butter Oat Bars I have a sweet tooth and like to make homemade treats. I looked through my recipes trying

As you fine tune your individual food plan, have you ever noticed how your body reacts to food? Some foods might digest easily while others

Happy, Healthy Mind – Steps to Forgiveness They say there is power in forgiveness and letting go. Not only forgiving anyone who may have hurt

Our skin, the largest organ in the human body, is an organ of elimination. At least one third of our body’s toxins are excreted through

Who doesn’t love cookies? Since I love cookies, I was challenged to create a recipe that used dates as I wanted to use a form

So how are your fitness goals going? I was reading an article the other day that said some fall off the wagon when it comes

  If you love coconut as much as I do, I think you’ll find these to be scrumptious. I love to have them on hand;

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Salsa Recipe This is a super simple delicious salsa to throw together with ingredients you likely have on hand. Ingredients 2

Happy, Healthy You – No Thank You I have mentioned in previous blogs the life changing freedom of setting healthy boundaries; which includes being able

Happy, Healthy You – Be Intuitive Slow. Down. I know…it is easier said than done in this hectic pace world. Naturally, it is challenging to

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Veggie Dipping Sauce… If you are anything like me, when I am trying to stick to a healthy meal plan for

Happy, Healthy Body – Just Move We all know that starting a fitness program may be one of the best things we can do for

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Easy Chia Pudding Did you know chia seeds are among the most nutritious foods on the planet? They contain 12 grams

Happy, Healthy You – Be Mindful Mindfulness is “a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting

Happy, Healthy Body – Cortisol Cortisol is often referred to as the stress hormone. Cortisol is designed to assist our bodies with that extra boost

Happy Healthy You – Learn to Disappoint Can you make a shift this year 2023 in your focus, time and energy? It will take courage

Happy, Healthy You – Excuses Excuses. We all use them. Excuses why we haven’t reached our goal weight, why we don’t stick to our workout

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Warm Pasta Salad Comfort food can be delicious, satisfying and good for you all at the same time. This pasta salad

Happy, Healthy Mind – One Day at a Time Whether life finds you in peaceful, calm or hectic turmoil, I think all of us do

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Mexican Potato Soup It’s colder days and cozy weather which means it’s soup time! I love soup this time of year,

Happy Healthy Body – Healthy Blood Sugar Levels I have repeatedly heard over the years, don’t skip breakfast! Combine that with the recommendation of eating

Happy, Healthy You – Prioritize Sleep A good night’s sleep can help to keep our hormones in balance. Balanced hormones assist our metabolism and weight

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Breakfast or Tea Cookies I don’t know about all of you, but I have a major sweet tooth; couple that with

Happy Healthy Body – Healthy Lifestyle It’s always a good idea to take care of our bodies, especially with the flu and cold season approaching.

Happy Healthy Kitchen – Cilantro Anyone? It’s said a person loves cilantro or they hate it. I am definitely on the love cilantro team. I

Happy, Healthy You – What Do You Need? I love to read and have some of my favorite books that have impacted me, especially when

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Summer Corn Chowder A lot of people eat dairy free as I do, but still crave the creaminess dairy adds to

Happy, Healthy Life – Positive State of Mind Do you suffer from negative thinking or state of mind? I watched Anthony Robbins ask people what

Happy, Healthy You – Resilience (Inner Strength) Resilience: the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness; inner strength. Resilient people are better equipped to get

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Cheeze Sauce More and more people are having to stay away from dairy. Are you one of them? Of course, it

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Chocolate I am sure you’ve seen chocolate made with stevia on the market. I ventured to try to make my own

Happy Healthy Mind – Acknowledge Yourself You may be familiar with the practice of writing down all the things you are grateful for each day.

Happy, Healthy You – Clean House (Mental Clutter) All of us at AZ Med are passionate and committed to helping you lose weight and your

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Creamy White Bean Dip As we lose weight, we usually aim to add more vegetables into our daily eating plan, right?

Happy, Healthy You – Control Your Environment Your weight loss journey can be equipped with extra tools for success. Here’s a few I wanted to

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Hearty Chili I’ve made this recipe for friends who raved about it and went back for seconds (and thirds). I love

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Healthy Homemade Pancakes The weekends usually give us time to enjoy a home cooked breakfast. It can feel good to linger

Happy, Healthy Body – Stop Eating After Dinner Closing the kitchen after dinner is a proven technique worth adding to your daily habits that can

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Chicken Peanut Sauce Lettuce Wraps With hotter weather I like quick and easy meals in order to spend less time in

Happy, Healthy You – Weight Loss Cheerleaders Negative people, habits and thoughts can weigh us down and rob us of our joy; not to mention

Happy, Healthy Mind – Accept Life Changes (Detours) Have you ever looked at where you are in life and realize you are going down a

Happy, Healthy Mind – Positive Thoughts What do you focus on? Have you paid attention recently to what your thoughts are? How about your words?

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Eat Whole Foods Eating unprocessed whole foods can help you to be healthy and reach your weight loss goals. Don’t let

Happy, Healthy Body –  Stretch at Work Do you sit most of your work day? Are your muscles tight or have you ever injured yourself

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Easy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Anyone else love to snack during the Super Bowl game? Are you looking for healthy snacks

Happy, Healthy You – Stay Committed How would you say you are coping with 2022 so far? I had a friend who says she does

Happy, Healthy Body – Moderation is Best Weight loss experts say it’s beneficial to include moderation and balance in your strategy, which can be effective

Happy, Healthy Mind – Adapting to Change Have you ever looked at where you are in life and realize you are going down a road

Happy, Healthy You – Eat for Health It really motivated me as I read what someone did differently to achieve their goal weight. In a

Happy, Healthy You – NEW YOU in 2022! It IS possible to become the person you have always dreamed of! Our purpose at AZ Med

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – 15 Minute Mexican Chicken Soup I absolutely love recipes I can throw together and they are ready to put on the

Happy, Healthy Body – December Fitness Tips How can you successfully stick to your fitness routine during this busy time? Something to remember is WHY

Happy, Healthy You – Manage Stress I think it is safe to say that everyone experiences some form of stress. We are not completely immune

  Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Cauliflower Fried Rice Sneaking in as many vegetables into your meals can be the secret to help you lose weight

Happy, Healthy Mind – Inner Strength Inner Strength: the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness; equipped to get through challenging times. Inner strength enables

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Autumn Butternut Squash Soup As soon as there is a chill in the air, I want homemade soup. There is nothing

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Creamy Lemon Garlic Alfredo Sauce The other night I was craving a healthy alfredo sauce over my chickpea pasta. Is there

Happy, Healthy Body – Nurture Yourself I have a really close friend that is struggling with some serious health issues. She has always been a

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Sweet Dijon Dressing I don’t know about you but I am always searching for healthy, creamy dressing and sauce recipes for

Happy, Healthy Body – Weight Loss Strategies When it comes to weight loss, there are research based strategies that have been proven to be effective.

Happy, Healthy Body – Fasting How beneficial is fasting for our health? And most importantly, for the purpose of this blog, can it help you

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Sprouting I have 6 or 7 close friends who have planted vegetable gardens in their backyards since quarantine. Maybe you are

Happy, Healthy Body – Importance of Fiber Why is fiber so important, especially for women’s health and weight? For one, fiber can help regulate our

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Quinoa Salad Summertime usually includes BBQs and refreshing cold salads. Salads can be delicious, satisfying and good for you all at

Happy, Healthy You – Mindful Eating Mindful eating, also known as intuitive eating, can positively affect your weight loss goals. Mindful eating helps you become

  Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Liquid Calories This may seem like a simple piece of weight loss advice, but sometimes we can unconsciously add a

  Happy, Healthy Body – Change Your Approach The other day my girlfriend and I were talking about our all or nothing approach to fitness.

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Almond Cookies You know those cookie craving days? Yeah, me too. It is all about moderation, right? I wanted a simple,

  Happy, Healthy You – Celebrate Your Progress As you strive to reach your health and weight loss goals, it can sometimes be disappointing because

Happy, Healthy Body – Muscle Health A lot of us sit in a chair for long hours each workday which can result in the tightening

    Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Drink Your Veggies If I think of one of the most important healthy habits that I have incorporated into

    Happy, Healthy You – Ebb and Flow (Covid edition)   Have you noticed that your emotions can be a like a wave that

    Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Cauliflower Potato Chowder   Whether I am cooking a soup, chowder or stew, I like to add as many

  Happy, Healthy 2021 – Ultimate Self Care   My life coach recommended that I start the year off by rereading a new chapter each

  Happy, Healthy You – 2021   It may sound cliche, but it IS possible to become the person you have always dreamed! Our purpose

  Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Veggie Chili   Who doesn’t love a quick, easy to make and hearty dinner? Chili is one of my favorite

  Happy, Healthy You – Stress Relieving Exercise (Covid Edition)   This global pandemic is having an impact on us not just physically, but emotionally

  Happy, Healthy Mind – NO Expectations I have to say with this global pandemic, a lot of my expectations have gone right out the

  Happy, Healthy You – Learn Healthy Boundaries   I used to say YES to everyone’s requests and demands of me. And if I am

    Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Roasted Corn Chowder   I love this time of year when the weather turns chilly. Sweater weather. Have you

  Happy, Healthy You – Connect to Your Creativity (Covid Edition)   I have a friend that is an amazing artist! She is one of

    Happy, Healthy You – Stop and Smell the Flowers   I don’t think we realize how much technology and information comes at us

  Happy, Healthy You – Supportive Friends   Lately, life can be a little scary, full of ups and downs. One thing that can help

  Happy, Healthy Mind – Declutter Your Space I’ve been watching decluttering videos lately, hoping for inspiration, since decluttering and minimalism are a hot topic.

  Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Creamy Potato Leek Soup   I don’t know what it is about this time of year, but I start dreaming

  Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Creamy fat free, dairy free mashed potatoes   I watched a video on Youtube with mashed potatoes. You guessed it,

    Happy, Healthy You – Choose Gratitude   Remember how you were feeling six months ago, specifically, about the worldwide pandemic?  I clearly remember

  Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Healthy Coffee Alternative   Sometimes it is nice to have a healthier alternative to your morning coffee. I found one

  Happy, Healthy Body – Do Something You Love   If this quarantine has messed up your routine or mojo, you are not alone. It

  Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Non Dairy Cheese Sauce For a couple years now, I have been enjoying the health benefits of eating dairy free.

  Happy, Healthy You – Write Your Own Story   Once upon a time…the popular start to many children’s fairy tales. As innocent children, we

  Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Homemade Freezer Chocolate   A couple of years ago I was on a very strict, 21 day elimination diet. I

  Happy, Healthy You – Resilience   Resilience: the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. Resilient people are better equipped to get through challenging

  Happy, Healthy You – Power of Reflection   All of us at AZ Med are committed to not only helping you lose weight, but

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Watch the calories you drink This may seem like a simple piece of weight loss advice, but sometimes we can unconsciously

  Happy, Healthy You – Avoid A Deprivation Mindset   Weight loss experts say it’s beneficial to include moderation and balance in your approach. Moderation

  Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Quick Salsa (Covid -19 Pantry Edition) If you are anything like me, you postpone going to the store and don’t

  Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Chili Lime Hummus I don’t know about you, but I find myself snacking more these days. I wanted to share

  Happy, Healthy You – Stay Focused (Covid-19 edition)   The other day I asked a friend how she was coping with the corona virus

Happy, Healthy Mind – How to Relieve Stress (Covid-19 edition) I think it is safe to say that a lot of us are feeling more

  Happy, Healthy You – Take Care of YOU (COVID-19 edition)   I was video chatting with a good friend yesterday and could tell by the

  Happy, Healthy Kitchen – One Pot Pasta Sick of cooking yet? It can be a little challenging to have prepare all the meals now that

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Balls I’m noticing that people are handling stress in different ways. One common topic among my

  Happy, Healthy You – The Power of Wheatgrass Juice   I learned about the power of wheatgrass juice a few years ago, when I

  Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies   Who doesn’t love cookies? When I finally switched my focus from the number on the

    Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Oil Free, Easy and Delicious White Bean Dip As we lose weight, we usually aim to add more vegetables

  Happy, Healthy You – Healthy Happy Hour I was having a girlfriend over to my adorable new place last weekend for what I like

Happy, Healthy You – Focus on Being Healthy The other day I was reading a weight loss success story on Instagram. She was explaining what

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Overnight Chia Pudding A few months ago, I wrote about the benefits of chia seeds. Did you know chia seeds are

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – More Vegetables Please Most of us are looking to improve on what we did last year by implementing better habits this

Happy, Healthy Mind – Embrace Life’s Detours Have you ever looked at where you are in life and realize you are going down a road

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Homemade Blueberry Pancakes For me, the weekends give me time to make a leisurely breakfast. In my fuzzy bathrobe of course. At the same

Happy, Healthy Body – Stay on track with your fitness routine during the holidays The holiday season can be a super busy time for many.

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Tasty Turkey Chili   I wanted to share my chili recipe that I created last fall. I made it last night

Happy, Healthy You – Learn to say NO   I have mentioned in previous blogs the life changing freedom of setting healthy boundaries; which includes

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Delicious October Squash Soup   As soon as there is a chill in the air, I want homemade soup. There is

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Butternut Squash and Turkey Sausage Soup   Fall is in the air and for me that means its time to curl

Happy, Healthy You – Girl Squad   I was reading a really inspiring article on a plane last week, and I thought it was worth

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Quick Veggie Quinoa Salad   Quinoa. As a super seed that is a complete protein and fantastic wheat-free alternative, the demand

Happy, Healthy Body – Benefits of Stretching Do you make the time to stretch? Why is stretching so important? I wondered the same thing and

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Creamy Rotini Pasta Salad Comfort food can be delicious, satisfying and good for you all at the same time. Do you

Happy, Healthy Body – Let’s talk about sugar Are you battling with sugar cravings? AKA Legal crack. The struggle is real. Sugar is one of

If you are anything like me, when I am trying to stick to a healthy meal plan for weight loss, I eat a lot of

Happy, Healthy You –  Listen to your Intuition Slow down. I know, it is easier said than done in this hectic pace world. Naturally, it

Happy, Healthy Body – Just Start Somewhere So, confession time…I have slacked off on my exercise routine. OK, like really slacked off. I have been

Happy, Healthy Mind – Are Your Weight Loss Efforts Being Sabotaged? Sticking to a weight-loss plan is challenging enough without the barrage of party and

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Easy Chicken Marinara Sauce Last week I was craving some good marinara sauce and pasta. To be honest, I usually open

Happy, Healthy Body – How to keep your weekends from ruining your progress For most of us, we look forward to the weekends to unwind,

Happy, Healthy You – Self Confidence I can definitely remember different times in my life where I seem to struggle with my self confidence. Big

Happy, Healthy You – Think First, Then Decide So many times in life we can go barreling through with our everyday decisions that we don’t

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Quick Mexican Tortilla Soup I absolutely love recipes I can throw together and they are ready to put on the table

Happy, Healthy Body – Close the Kitchen Closing the kitchen after dinner is a proven technique worth adding to your daily habits that can aid

  Happy, Healthy Mind – Power of Shifting your Focus   What do you focus on? Have you paid attention recently to what your thoughts

Happy, Healthy Kitchen – Asian Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps I was craving a delicious yet low calorie meal that would still fit into my weight

Happy, Healthy You – Mindfulness Mindfulness is “a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s