Foodie Loves Fitness

Sharing my passion for living a healthy & happy life

  • 5 Fun Family-Friendly Hikes Near Zion National Park

    Visiting Southwestern Utah? Check out my list of favorite family-friendly hikes near Zion National Park. They’re moderate trails with no shortage of amazing views!  During my nomad adventures with my family, I spent a few months living in Utah this year, including a five week stay near Zion National Park. Southern Utah is full of breathtaking… [Continue Reading]

    5 Fun Family-Friendly Hikes Near Zion National Park

  • My Favorite Family-Friendly Wineries in Paso Robles

    Visiting California’s Central Coast with children? Make sure to check out these great family-friendly wineries in Paso Robles!  After my nomad family and I made our way south down the east coast and lived in several cities heading west to San Diego, we moved about five hours north to the lovely wine country area of… [Continue Reading]

    My Favorite Family-Friendly Wineries in Paso Robles

  • My Favorite Things to Do with Kids in Austin

    Visiting ATX with kids? Check out my list of my favorite things to do with kids in Austin.  My family and I have been living on the road for ten months now, which is wild for me to really think about! We’ve been traveling across America living in places for a month at a time,… [Continue Reading]

    My Favorite Things to Do with Kids in Austin

  • 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.… [Continue Reading]

    10 Awesome Things to Do in Asheville With Kids

  • 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

Veggie-Packed Couscous Spring Soup {vegan}

This hearty spring soup features Israeli couscous and peak season produce, including asparagus, Swiss chard, parsley and lemon.  Somehow I went an entire winter without sharing a new soup recipe on here, which is crazy talk because I made soup for dinner at least a few nights a week throughout the entire chilly season. But I'm making up for it today with a fabulous spring soup recipe! It's perfect to make when the temps are cooler or on rainy days. Veggie-Packed Couscous Spring Soup This hearty soup features produce that's in peak season, including asparagus and Swiss chard. The recipe also includes lemon juice, as U.S. lemons are in peak season from winter through May. And since I love packing the veggies in, this soup also includes veggies grown year-round in America, including ... [Read More]

Motherhood Reflections // Celebrating 20 Months of Life With My Baby Girl

This week marks 20 months of life for my (not so little anymore) baby! I wanted to share a motherhood reflections + baby celebration post at Camryn's 18 month mark - but ya know, life has been busy! Before last year, I never would have pictured myself being a full-time stay-at-home mom who also works, but here I am, juggling it all. The Pandemic Shake Up My baby plan was to hire a part-time nanny, which I did when Camryn was a few months old. I loved working from my home office part of the day and getting a break from nonstop holding and feeding, yet also getting to spend a lot of time with my tiny human. It was the best of both worlds to me, as I enjoy being creative and working, yet I also wanted to be Camryn's primary caretaker. I had anticipated that I'd gradually take on more ... [Read More]

10 Healthy Recipes to Try This Spring

This round up of healthy recipes features fruits & veggies that are in peak season in the springtime! From pasta dishes to berry desserts, these recipes pack in lots of delicious flavors & fresh foods. Happy springtime friends! I'm so happy to be enjoying moderate temperatures as of late. When I lived on the west coast I used to think my east coast family was crazy when they'd say that 50 degrees felt so nice and warm after wintertime, but now I couldn't agree more. It's glorious to be able to go for walks after dinner (the one perk of Daylight Savings!), play in the backyard with my toddler without freezing, and lounge on my (newly dug out of my basement) hammock. With all of that being said, I'm excited for many wonderful fruits and veggies to be in peak season soon now ... [Read More]

10 Winter Activities To Enjoy in the Lake George, NY Area

Looking to go on a winter trip to upstate New York? Check out these 10 fun activities to do on a Lake George getaway!  When I moved to New England a few years ago, I knew I wanted to go on some road trips to experience states and regions that I haven't spent time in yet. While the pandemic has put a damper on my area travel aspirations, I've still managed to visit many places - from rural states like Vermont and Maine, to cities like Boston and the Big Apple. The latest getaway I went on with my family was to upstate New York's Adirondack region, to Lake George and its surrounding towns. Hours from the hustle and bustle of New York City, Lake George is a popular getaway for residents of neighboring states. From my home in western Connecticut, it was a bit over a three hour road ... [Read More]

Healthy Mint Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cookies {vegan}

These healthy mint chocolate chip cookies put a spin on traditional cookies by featuring a base of oats + whole wheat flour & sneaking in shredded zucchini.   I have a thing for cookies. I've always liked them, but I really started becoming a Cookie Monster when I was pregnant two years ago. All of a sudden I craved cookies every day, and I satisfied it in moderation by eating a few cookies on a daily basis. Fast forward to now, and I still am a big cookie lover. I have a few go-to kinds of healthier store-bought cookies that I like, but I also enjoy whipping up homemade cookies often. In the wintertime I also love mint everything - as does my toddler. She begs for sips of my peppermint tea, loves when I make chocolate mint chip banana ice cream, and over the ... [Read More]

12 Healthy Recipes to Make for the Super Bowl

This round up features a dozen healthy Super Bowl recipes. From plant-based pretzel twists to crispy truffle fries, these vegan and vegetarian recipes are perfect to whip up for the big game! The Super Bowl is coming up this weekend, and you know what that means... FOOD!! I'm a big football fan anyways, but I'll take just about any excuse to enjoy good food. And football food doesn't have to equate to greasy, fried grub. Why not whip up delicious food that both your tastebuds and your waistline can feel good about? Today's post features a dozen crowd-pleasing recipes. From Mediterranean hummus dip and broccoli pizza pockets to sweet tooth options like vegan cinnamon sugar pretzels, there's something for everyone in this round up of healthy Super Bowl recipes. 12 Healthy Super ... [Read More]