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Articles, tips & resources from Martha to help you be your best self — for you and those around you.

Martha Kester
Chocolate Chip Chickpea Cookie Dough

Chocolate Chip Chickpea Cookie Dough

These are extremely easy to make and use ingredients you probably already have around the kitchen. Enjoy!!      Enjoy this recipe from Sammi Brondo Nutrition!

The Most Important Tool to Have in your Health Toolbox

The Most Important Tool to Have in your Health Toolbox

   What if I told you that the most important tool for your health is available at Walgreens for less than five dollars? Would you believe me? It is, and it is the tape measure.  Yes, the tape measure.  This is the most important tool because with the tape measure you...

Digging Deeper: How Gardening Nurtures Body and Mind

Digging Deeper: How Gardening Nurtures Body and Mind

    Though I'm reluctant to admit it, I often find myself envious of those blessed with gardens. Gardening appears daunting to me, a task beyond my grasp. I know what you are thinking. “Martha, take your own advice and start small.” And indeed, I have tried....

Crockpot Tuscan White Bean & Lemon Soup

Crockpot Tuscan White Bean & Lemon Soup

This crockpot soup is by far my favorite! It is full of flavor and fairly easy to make.  I made homemade pesto which was an extra step but well worth it.  I used this pesto recipe from Love and Lemons.      Enjoy this recipe from Half Baked Harvest

Sweet Liberation

Sweet Liberation

       I get asked a lot, “Should I give up sugar?” and my answer is always “Yes, at least for a month.”  Sugar sweetened foods taste great! I love my mom’s cupcakes and my mother’s and mother in law’s pound cakes, but I only eat these items on occasion. ...

Crockpot Cabbage Soup

Crockpot Cabbage Soup

This crockpot cabbage soup is super easy to make plus it is colorful and low in fat and carbs.  I used frozen peas instead of green beans and only 4 cups of broth and not 6.     Enjoy this recipe from The Busy Baker

Healthy Protein Pancakes

Healthy Protein Pancakes

This is a simple to follow recipe full of ingredients you probably already have on hand.  I added my protein powder to the mix and three eggs (instead of egg whites).  Not only are these easy to make but are so tasty!      Enjoy this recipe from Erin Lives...

Cauliflower Quinoa Power Bowl

Cauliflower Quinoa Power Bowl

This power bowl packs a serious nutritional punch and is full of flavor! This bowl is one of my favorite dinners this time of year (February) as cauliflower and cabbage are in season.  I love the homemade sauce using Tahini but Lee does not care for it, so I keep it...