Happy Friday my friends! I haven't shared a recipe in a little while, mostly because I've been making the same things lately. Sometimes I need some recipe inspiration to come up with something new and interesting. I'm not very good at just creating my own recipes...every time I do that it turns out terrible lol… Continue reading Simple & Healthy Turkey Taco Bake Recipe
Happy Friday my friends! I hear a lot of people (friends, family, & clients) say that they want to eat healthier but they don't know where to start. I know it can be overwhelming and confusing and it's so much easier to keep eating the things you have been eating all along. BUT...those things you… Continue reading Food is Fuel – A Simple Tip to Eat Healthier for Life
Happy St. Patrick's Day my healthy friends! This may not be the best day to be sharing some healthy recipes (I know you will be enjoying some St. Patty's Day libations 🙂 - it's all about living a healthy balanced life) So, whether or not you will be enjoying some corned beef and cabbage and… Continue reading How to Create a Healthy Balanced Meal + Two Yummy Recipes
Happy Friday!! This week in my 52 Healthy Habits group I shared why it's important to "Choose Organic" foods over conventional foods and the following question was asked: "Here's my question, with so many marketing ploys out there what distinguishes true organic from marketing gimmicks?" This is a great question and a lengthy answer to really… Continue reading Organic Vs Conventional and How to Read Organic Labels – Preventable Health Series #2
Happy Friday my friends! I was watching the Today Show the other morning and they made a statement that I have always believed and promoted. They said that the biggest expenses in life are from chronic diseases and these chronic diseases are preventable. "84% of overall healthcare spending is spent on PREVENTABLE chronic diseases" This… Continue reading Bridge the Nutritional Gap in Your Diet – Preventable Health Series #1
Happy Friday my friends! Do you eat protein bars? I swear every time I'm on social media I see someone posting about their favorite protein bar or a new protein bar they tried and love. Sales of sports protein bars were $488.7 million in 2015, up about 32% from $371.6 million in 2010. Americans love protein… Continue reading What to look for in a Quality Protein Bar? + my R.e.d.d. Superfood Bar Review
Happy Friday! Protein powders have been around for years, and most people always associated them as being only for gym-goers and bodybuilders, but protein powders make a convenient and healthy way to get more protein into your daily diet. With the rise of more and more people consuming protein powders, more companies have started selling… Continue reading #FridayFive – 5 Protein Powders Worth Buying
Happy Tuesday! Today is election day and a lot of people are feeling worried, anxious, stressed, depressed, and even weak because of all the drama going on with this election. Take your mind off the election with this fun and simple beginner's workout that will build up your strength so you can feel strong, empowered,… Continue reading #TuesdayTraining – Basic Beginner’s Workout to Build Strength
Happy Friday!! Today I want to talk about Superfoods....yep, I've talked about them before, and I will probably always talk about them because they are...well....super! I love to incorporate superfoods into my daily diet as much as possible. Do you actually know what makes a food a Superfood?! I hear a lot of people calling… Continue reading #FridayFive – 5 Superfoods to Add to Your Diet for Optimal Health + Chocolate Maca Protein Shake Recipe
It's estimated that more than 100 million Americans are affected by some kind of digestive disorder. Digestive disorders affect everyone differently. Some people have it extreme while others just have some mild discomfort. The GI tract functions as the "food processor" of the body. It breaks down food first, by chewing, then by a chemical… Continue reading Got Digestive Issues?
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