Fitness Fuel: What to Eat Before, During & After Your Workout
You’ve just finished your workout and you know you need to eat something. But what? Workout nutrition may seem rather complicated but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s the latest on how to fuel your body before, during and after your workout so you can improve your...
4 Easy Ways to Beat Fatigue……Naturally!
In today’s world, we are constantly on the go, a steady state “busy-ness” is the norm, and we’re always running from one responsibility to the next - literally! So, it’s no wonder that physical fatigue is such a common complaint. The good news is that there are some...
Zucchini Noodles with Cherry Tomatoes
Serves: 4 Ingredients: • 2 zucchini • 1⁄2 cup purple onion, large, thinly sliced • 4 cloves garlic, minced • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered • 1 handful fresh basil leaves, finely sliced • 2 tsp olive oil • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar Instructions:...
What Makes Broccoli and Kale Superfoods?
Broccoli and kale are often touted to be “superfoods.” And, yes, they really are amazingly healthy for you. If you’re wondering what exactly is in these green powerhouses that makes them so “super,” I’ve dived into the research to give you some nerdy reasons to make...
Ever thought about going Dairy-free?
Have you ever considered going dairy-free? There are a variety of reasons you may be considering it ranging from allergies, intolerance, preference, wanting to try new recipes, ethical, weight-loss, or simply just want to have less of it, etc. I went dairy-free...
Frozen Peanut Butter Balls
Next time you get a chocolate-peanut butter craving, put down the peanut butter cups and reach for one of these crunchy treats instead. They are particularly delicious just as they begin to melt. Peanut butter provides heart-healthy unsaturated fats while banana adds...
Adrenal Fatigue: What is it?
Stressed? Tired? Craving sugar? Can’t sleep? All of these can be related to the constant stress we feel in our lives. We know that stress can have a huge impact on our health and wellness. And, since your adrenal glands produce stress hormones, adrenal fatigue (or...
Salt: The Delicious Health-Buster (And What to Use Instead)
Yes, there are lots of different kinds of salt: pink, iodized, kosher, sea, etc. They come from salt mines in the ground, or from evaporating the water out of salt water. What they all have in common is that infamous mineral that I’m going to talk about below: sodium....
Three Ways To Avoid Overeating At Meals
Did you find yourself overindulging during the holiday season? I get it, sometimes those holiday feasts are just amazing. And it's not just the abundance of delicisious food but also the people, the decorations, and the ambiance. It's way too easy (and common) to...
How Can I Get Enough Vitamin D?
When we think of "vitamins," we know they're super-important for health. But vitamin D is special. It's difficult to get enough vitamin D; vitamin D is, therefore, a very common deficiency. So, let's talk about how much of this critical fat-soluble vitamin we need,...
Lemon Turmeric Energy Balls
Having fun in the kitchen making nutritious little nuggets of healthy yumminess. 💚 Lemon Turmeric Energy Balls rich in beautiful citrus aroma enriched with turmeric and chia seeds. These immune boosting, refined sugar-free Energy Balls are rich in fibers and...
“Cheesy” Roasted Cauliflower
I roast or grill so many of my veggies now because, really, they are just so darn tasty! I like to vary up what I season or top them with and this one came out delicious! Ingredients: • 8 oz cauliflower florets, sliced horizontally • 2 tablespoons melted earth...
Superfood Quinoa Bowl
I absolutely LOVE Quinoa. ❤️ Not only is it delicious, but it's incredibly versatile and makes for a great meal prep food that you can prepare once and use throughout the week. Enjoy!!🍃 Superfood Quinoa Bowl (servings 2-4) Ingredients: 1 cup dry mixed colored...
The Gut-Brain Connection – How To Feed Your Brain
If there was ever a call for "digestive health," this is it! Yes, it's true. Your gut is considered your "second brain." There is no denying it anymore. And because of the new scientific discoveries about the vagus nerve, the enteric nervous system, and the amazing...
Orange Hemp Seed Salad Dressing
Five Cholesterol Myths and What to Eat Instead
You knew there was a bit of an over-emphasis (borderlining obsession) about cholesterol, right? Before we jump into some myths let's make sure we're on the same page when it comes to what exactly cholesterol is. Myth #1: “Cholesterol” is cholesterol While...
Foods To Reduce Night Time Hot Flashes
Do you get hot flashes? Are they mostly at night? Do they set the bed on fire (but not in that way)? Let's get you some solutions! Before we do that, just some quick info on why hot flashes occur so we can try to effect the root cause of these hormonal symptoms. What...
5 Reasons You Bloat More After Age 45
Bloating is generally the result of not being able to properly digest foods. These not-so-digested foods feel like they're just sitting around causing discomfort and a general feeling of being stuffed and “gassy”. It can happen at any age but if it seems to be...
Chocolate Caramel Protein Bites
Everything You Think You Know About Healthy Eating is Wrong and it’s Making You Fat and Tired!
Oh my gosh – nutrition and diet info is everywhere! And each expert and association tries to lead you in their direction because they know best and their advice is going to help you. Right? Well, maybe… Everyone has heard (and maybe lived through) the intense...
