Top 20 Posts of 2014

2014 was a great year and a lot of great food was made , eaten and enjoyed.  You saw some silly exercise videos and we sweated together, getting stronger and healthier.  I shared some gardening tips with you that I have learned over the years and some great food was grown and eaten.  All quite an accomplishment, so today I thought I would share your favorite Top 20 posts of 2014 based on you the readers.

In case you missed one here the are…

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1. Blueberry Avocado and Spinach Superfood Smoothie This bad boy has all that you need for recovering with super foods to help fight inflammation in your muscles to giving you an energy boost when you need it.

2. Blueberry Protein Muffins {this post has video} are a great low calorie, gluten free, protein packed breakfast to help kick start your metabolism.

3. Cucumber Martini will be your new favorite cocktail it certainly has become mine.

4. Oatmeal Superfood Breakfast Bars  A bar that I enjoyed because it is delicious, filling,  loaded with super foods and gives me a morning dose of Protein to kickstart my metabolism.

5. Baked Lemon Chicken is an easy, delicious dish for dinner any day of the week.  Paleo friendly, and Gluten Free.

6. 30 Day Plank Challenge says it all a challenge that your core will thank you.

7. Salmon and Quinoa Feta and Spinach is sure to become a family favorite.  It is  delicious, easy and done in under 30 minutes, but more importantly it is loaded with grains, seeds, nuts and lean protein.

8. HIIT Workout Week 1 {this post has video} The beauty of these workouts is that they can be done anywhere and everywhere, with little to no gym equipment. HIIT, stands for high-intensity interval training, it is a training technique in which you give all-out, one hundred percent effort through quick, intense bursts of exercise, followed by short, sometimes active, recovery periods.

9. Paleo Pumpkin Bread is a dense bread that is also gluten free, dairy free, grain free, and soy free.  It has a vast amount of potassium, so it is great for those muscles and is sweet enough to make your pesky sweet tooth happy.

10. Pistachio Crusted Salmon is a recipe to impress with delicious flavor, healthy omega-3’s and is one of the most simple dishes to prepare.

11. Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Salad brings flavors from the garden together in a delicious dish that is fresh.

12. How to Make the Best Chicken Noodle Soup the perfect recipe for cool nights, watching the big game, sharing with friends or when you or your loved one are not feeling well, or you just want a hearty filling soup.

13. Bourbon Ginger Cocktail who knew Bourbon could be so refreshing?

14. Gluten Free Almond Coconut Cake sweet and fluffy, perfect for a spring treat.

15. Marinated Eggplant is a dish packed with tons of flavor and loads of vegetables, the perfect side dish.

16. HIIT Workout Week 2 {this post has video} These exercises increases your metabolism meaning you burn more calories, lose more fat, and improve your cardiovascular fitness level in a short period of time.  HIIT trains and conditions both your anaerobic and aerobic energy systems ensuring an all over body workout both cardiovascular and muscular.

17. 10 Tips for Growing Tomatoes that you can keep handy so you are guaranteed those delicious summer tomatoes all season long.

18. Pumpkin Banana Vanilla Smoothie really is delicious and tastes like a pumpkin milkshake, everything us pumpkin lovers… well, love.

19. Gluten Free Banana Walnut Date Bread is packed full of flavor, is dense (wait till you pick it up), moist and delicious. It freezes well, so you can have a loaf to pull out when you have friends over, or take as a hostess gift.

20. Blueberry Corn Salad is a simple clean summer salad that is sure to please with the fresh sweet taste of the corn and the heat of jalapeño.