Author: Tim

One of my favorite combos is coconut and almond. The salty, nutty flavor versus the sweet of coconut. My life is always changing and super…

I have been trying to stay on track with nutrition, but sometimes I find it difficult to curb a sweet tooth. I love chocolate of…

Super Bowl is right around the corner. It is impossible to watch it without PIZZA! If you don’t want to completely blow your cleaner eating…

Veggie burgers come in many different styles. I am a meat eater. I love a good Angus beef burger, but there are some days that…

Tacos!!! Is there anyone who doesn’t love tacos? There are somany options; chicken, shrimp, beef, or a mix. I love throwing chicken in thecrock pot…

It’s the time of parties and family gatherings. As a southerner I was told you should never show up empty handed. I have a recipe…

It’s that time of year when everyone is busy with the added holiday bustle. There is always so much to get done before family gatherings…

As an adult one of my favorite vegetables is Brussel sprouts. As a kid I hated them. Everything from the smell to the taste. I…

It’s getting cooler at night. Sweaters and sweatshirts are making their way out of closets. Comfort food is a must when I have a day…

Fall is here and the cooler weather is on its way! Since we usually do not get cooler weather here in the south, until November…

Who else loves a good, cool, crunchy side dish? It’s pretty much the perfect addition to any type of grilled meat which also makes it…

Sometimes you just need a nice, simple recipe that will hit the hankering you’ve got, right? These stuffed pepper nachos cover the Mexican craving, the…

This dish is a feat for the eyes. And anything that looks this good is going to taste just as good, right? My eyes have…

It’s July and that means there’s a whole new list of produce that’s in season. Woohoo! Eating produce that’s in season will save you money…

Summer time. when it’s not a million percent humidity here in North Carolina, is classic grilling weather. Naturally, I had to hunt down a new,…

Have you seen those egg bites at Starbucks that are all the rage right now? They’re delicious but take a special machine to make and…

I run across chia seed pudding recipes often and they’re mainly listed as breakfast foods – probably because they need some forethought and planning (similar…

I would consider this a fancier recipe – because y’all know I’m more of a casserole or bowl kinda gal. I need simple and fast…

We’ve got our Summer Shred challenge going on at OSi right now and we’ve made a list of foods we’re encouraging participants to try or…

Ever just need something different to add to your meal plans? I feel this way often and have to dig for something to change up…

If you could add all the tastiest things ever into one bowl, it might be this recipe. Just sayin’. With plenty of greens and other…

Here in Fuquay Varina, we’ve got a new(dish) Indian restaurant that everybody has been raving about and we agree – it’s delicious! It’s inspired me…

Does your family love a hot, hearty breakfast but it’s not always possible with your schedule? Or you don’t always want to spend a huge…

Meet Holly Cohoon! Movement has always been a part of Holly’s life but once kids came along, movement took a backseat. Holly started OS Institute…

Looking for a change up in your recipes but still cooking with whole foods? Here�s a great new option! With a combo of flavors I…

It’s April! That means we’ve got a whole new batch of produce that has come into season and a whole new menu can be created…

In the mood for chips and salsa but wanting a healthier version? Get your dip fix with these fried green plantains and mango avocado salsa!…

It’s April! That means we’ve got a whole new batch of produce that has come into season and a whole new menu can be created…

During one of our last few 6 Week Challenges, where we support and encourage our members to take steps towards living a long, healthy life,…

If you’ve never heard about it, or researched it, turmeric has numerous health benefits and often times, you’ll see it in things like “golden milk”.…

I recently ate something at a restaurant that has sent me researching down the rabbit hole of ‘sweet potato sliders’, feeling entirely sure I could…

March is in full swing and two of the foods in season are radishes and cabbage. I thought it would be fun to share a…

We all know it’s about balance and moderation, right? Well here’s a healthy treat you can feel good about when you do decide to indulge…

When I stumbled across this recipe, I knew I had to add it to the OSi blog. Not only is it beautiful but it incorporates…

Are you good about meal planning but consistently find yourself without healthy snacks and hungry between meals? Try out this recipe, which has a small…

Need a protein packed meal but are also serving a crowd? One of my biggest struggles with serving a crowd breakfast (or brunch) is ensuring…