I have come a long way on my healthy eating journey. I used to think I ate fairly healthy by eating so called "diet" foods, low calorie foods, and exercising my butt off daily. But the weight never came off. It was quite frustrating and my love/hate relationship with food stressed me out. I didn't… Continue reading #MotivationMonday: Simple Foods vs Super Foods
Category: Healthy Tips
Flavorful Friday: What’s Up with Kombucha?
Have you tried Kombucha yet?? I'm addicted to this stuff! Kombucha is a fizzy, fermented drink made from tea and is really refreshing and super good for you! It's usually made from black sweetened tea, that is fermented with bacteria and yeast culture. Yes, that sounds gross, but it's full of probiotics which make your… Continue reading Flavorful Friday: What’s Up with Kombucha?
Tips for Eating Healthy when Going Out
I used to love going out to eat and never liked cooking at home. It was so much easier when someone else cooked it. Sometimes I still feel like not cooking, but for the most part since I changed my diet and eat healthier I actually prefer to eat at home more than going out.… Continue reading Tips for Eating Healthy when Going Out
“Eat Your Vegetables! They’re Good for You.”
https://instagram.com/p/tGf-0qlAlw We've all heard it before... "Eat your vegetables! They're good for you." Fruits & vegetables contribute important nutrients for the human body. They lower the risk of developing chronic diseases and help with weight management. Scary fact: Less than 30% of us - 7 out of 10 Americans - are failing to meet the… Continue reading “Eat Your Vegetables! They’re Good for You.”
Is eating the same foods – Good or Bad?
So I was reading a post the other day about how it's better for your metabolism to change up the foods you eat. I eat the same breakfast every day. I usually mix up my lunch and dinner, but I love my morning breakfast of 2 eggs, Ezekiel sprouted toast, sliced tomato and sliced avocado… Continue reading Is eating the same foods – Good or Bad?
Motivation Monday: What’s Your Why?
Wow! I can't believe it's February already! January flew by! Did you stick to your exercise and healthy eating routines? February is a great time to reflect on what you did during January and congratulate yourself for a job well done or to determine what caused you to slip from your goals and how to… Continue reading Motivation Monday: What’s Your Why?
Flavorful Friday: Health Benefits of Cashew Butter
I recently tried Artisana Cashew Butter and I fell in love with it! It's super smooth, creamy and slightly sweet. Definitely my favorite nut butter I've tried so far! Cashew butter is high in calories but when added in moderation it can be a healthy part of your diet. Stick to 1-2 tablespoons per day… Continue reading Flavorful Friday: Health Benefits of Cashew Butter
Which is Better? Agave VS. Raw Honey
Agave syrup has been touted as a "natural" product making people think that it's a healthy sugar. Agave comes from the sap of the agave plant, which was used many, many, many years ago, but what they used years ago is not what is now sold in plastic bottles at your local grocery store. Agave… Continue reading Which is Better? Agave VS. Raw Honey
#MotivationMonday – Let’s get motivated this week!
Monday's can be tough to get motivated for a lot of reasons, but Monday's are a great day to motivate yourself to have a great week! I love to take Sunday mornings to plan my week ahead so that way on Monday I'm prepared and motivated to have a great week. Yesterday, I sat down… Continue reading #MotivationMonday – Let’s get motivated this week!
Do you need to supplement with a multi-vitamin? Take the 90-Day Peak Performance Challenge!
I'm a true believer in preventative health care. I don't ever want to get a serious illness or disease and look back and think "What could I have done differently?". I know sometimes there isn't anything that can be done, but if there is something that I can do to keep my body as healthy… Continue reading Do you need to supplement with a multi-vitamin? Take the 90-Day Peak Performance Challenge!
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