Marissa Vicario

Tart and Tangy Blueberry Yogurt Parfait with Chia Pudding

This post is sponsored by Lantana Foods and Fit Approach. All opinions are my own.  I’ve always been a hummus-lover, but I’ll admit that the idea of fruit hummus had me questioning life. To me, hummus has always been a savory condiment enjoyed on toast, crackers and veggies. However, the team at Lantana Foods has completely flipped any preconceived notions… Read More

Gluten-free Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies

This post is sponsored by Lantana Foods and Fit Approach. All opinions are my own.  I’m not sure what’s come over me, but I’ve had Holiday baking on my brain lately. I’m usually not a big baker but when I laid eyes on the Lantana Cherry Hummus, I knew it was calling for chocolate – and lots of it! Double… Read More

Sakara Recipes: 10-Day Reset Zucchini Linguini +A Discount Code

A Sakara Life 10-Day Reset Recipe EXCLUSIVE SAKARA LIFE DISCOUNT: SAVE 20% ON YOUR FIRST ORDER WITH CODE XOMARISSAV I’m going to let you in on a little secret – something that has been my secret weapon for gently detoxing and resetting my body whether after an indulgent vacation, busy travel or work week or during the hectic holiday season. Whenever I… Read More

Gluten-free, Sugar-free Banana Bread Recipe

I’m pretty sure banana bread is one of my all-time favorite things in this world. I’ve had a number of go-to healthy banana bread recipes over the years, but I just recently created my own by combining elements of a few of my favorites. This one is a gluten-free, sugar-free banana bread recipe that uses cassava flour and absolutely no… Read More

The Morning Smoothie I Can’t Live Without + A Giveaway!

This post is sponsored by NOW Foods. All opinions are my own. This morning smoothie was a happy accident. When I visited NOW Foods back in May, Day 2 started with a sweaty workout and after we were treated to a make-your-own Smoothie Bar. This Smoothie Bar had every smoothie ingredient you could dream of and more from greens to… Read More

10 Tips for Tantalizing Salads

I don’t know about you, but in the Summer, I crave salads. Rising temperatures call for lighter, cooling foods and fewer meals offer the refreshment that salads. Whenever my husband and I make dinner together, he delegates me to the salad – he says it’s what I’m best at. With lots of salad-making practice under my belt, these are my… Read More

Recipe: Plant Bowl with Basil Avocado Dressing

Last week in Miami, David and I ate at Seaspice, a restaurant that easily became one of my favorites in the area mostly because of their Plant Bowl but also because everything we ordered was just so good. And the outdoor table we had overlooking the river was pretty sweet too. When I saw the Plant Bowl on the menu… Read More

Bulletproof Coffee Alternative

Chances are you’ve heard of Bulletproof Coffee, black coffee that trades the traditional cream and sugar for grass-fed butter and MCT (medium-chain triglycerides) oil. Bulletproof Coffee was first introduced by Dave Asprey, the creator of the Bulletproof Diet, and is said to kickstart metabolism and burn fat while increasing energy and focus. But, if like me, you’re not a coffee-drinker… Read More