Marissa Vicario

Grain-free Oatmeal Recipe

Grain-free Oatmeal Recipe   Let’s talk about grains and this phenomenon of a grain-free oatmeal. When I first heard of grain free oats, I’ll admit that it seemed a little far-fetched. I mean, there’s nothing more comforting or warming than a big, deep bowl of oatmeal. In fact, as I write this there is snow falling outside my window wrapping… Read More

Poached Pears {Recipe}

Earlier this week I arrived to an acupuncture session with a nagging, dry cough. It ended up being the onset of the flu, but at the time, I didn’t know it. My acupunturist suggested a few remedies, including poached pears, which in Chinese Medicine, nourish the lungs. Something about poached pears sounded so good to me, but I knew most… Read More

4 Healthy Thanksgiving Sides

Every year we spend Thanksgiving at my mom and dad’s house in Louisville, Ky. and every year I come equipped with recipes for healthy Thanksgiving sides. This year, I arrived a full 10 days before Thanksgiving thinking it would give me plenty of time for me to plan my contribution of healthy Thanksgiving sides. Yet, here I am two days… Read More

How to Make the Perfect Smoothie

I did a private smoothie workshop with a client this week. Our smoothie creations were seriously so good. Her mind was blown when she realized how easy it is to put together a smoothie at home, so I thought I would highlight a few of my favorite tips for how to make the perfect smoothie. If you’re visiting from the… Read More

How to Meal Plan Like a Pro + FREE Meal Planning Printable

When I work with clients in my Health Coaching programs, meal planning is one of the biggest hurdles standing in the way of reaching their healthy living and weight loss goals. Most clients are completely capable of doing it, but they let the overwhelm of it all keep them from doing it.  Where do you start? How do I know I have… Read More

Berry Sauce for Pancakes {Recipe}

Make this berry sauce recipe and I promise your life will be changed. Since I’ve cut back on sugar, including natural sweeteners, I no longer douse my gluten-free pancakes in maple syrup. It was kind of a bummer until I discovered this out-of-this-world berry sauce recipe. I adapted the berry sauce recipe from I Quit Sugar and made it my… Read More

How to Make Detox Tea {Video}

How to Make Detox Tea January is a popular time to cleanse and detox. I’m all about fresh starts and cleaning out your system, but I advocate doing it with real food rather than an all-juice cleanse. If you don’t know how to make detox tea, that changes today! This tasty, naturally sweet and refreshing detox tea can be enjoyed year-round… Read More

summer popsicle

Summer Ice Pops Recipe

  This post is sponsored by Evolution Fresh.  The first weekend of Summer came and went and left me with a nasty cold – my first in at least 6 months! One of the ways I keep my immune system strong and re-build it when it takes a hit is by getting a daily dose – or three – of greens…. Read More

smoothie bowl

What Is a Smoothie Bowl?

We’re slowly getting over our jet lag and coming down from the best week of our lives in Mexico, our wedding week. My Rx for jet lag: plenty of sleep, cutting back on workouts, eating super healthy, nixing the alcohol- and of course, throwing in a smoothie bowl here and there. After our six mile race in Central Park on Saturday,… Read More