Probiotic's are added to every food you see in the grocery store these days. Probiotic's are excellent for boosting your immune system and keeping your gut bacteria balanced. The issue with probiotic's being added to store-bought foods is that they are all processed which means the live enzyme's these foods say they have in them… Continue reading Probiotics for Cold Prevention? + Immune Boosting Smoothie Recipe
Happy Friday my friends! Even if you don't follow politics, I'm sure you can't help but hear all about the drama that's going on this year between the two candidates. To be honest, it's kind of comical. I don't normally talk about voting or politics at all, but I did vote already... I voted for… Continue reading #VoteCoconut – If Politics were only this simple!
I recently found an amazing company that makes the tastiest raw (BS FREE) training supplements! BS FREE; meaning that they don't have any JUNK in them! Seriously, NO BS! Love all the natural and raw superfoods that are in their products! The company is Natural Force. "Powered purely by herbs and superfoods, rather than synthesized… Continue reading Review: Natural Force – BS FREE Training Supplements!
My best friend inspired me to write this post because, one night after talking with her, I realized that eating healthy and choosing the "best" food choices at the grocery store is not always easy for everyone. It's become habitual for me to look at ingredients on products and to know which one's are good… Continue reading Journey to a Healthier Lifestyle – 5 Simple Steps to Get Started
Everyone is talking about protein, protein & more protein these days. Why is protein such an important topic right now and how much protein should you really be eating every day? Protein is needed to maintain and repair all body tissues, including muscle. It is also needed for the formation of hormones. If you are… Continue reading Protein, Protein, and More Protein?! #FuelYourAwesomeness with Bob’s Red Mill PLUS a Giveaway!
Happy & Healthy Tuesday my friends! Today's tip is all about vitamins! I know...you are thinking "I don't NEED to take vitamins, I feel perfectly fine!" Just hear me out...and let me share a bit about why vitamins & minerals are so crucial to properly functioning bodies. Vitamins are required by the body for physiological maintenance… Continue reading #TuesdayTip – Prevent Nutritional Deficiencies to Prevent Illness
Happy, Healthy Friday! I have shared this recipe previously but I wanted to share how much healthier it is compared to buying a Mocha Latte from Starbucks. I used to be a huge Starbucks lover, even worked there after high school, but then I started really looking into the ingredients that are in the foods… Continue reading Homemade Mocha Latte VS Starbucks Mocha Latte
Happy Friday! If you haven't heard of hemp protein yet, you are missing out on a yummy and healthy way to get more protein in your diet. I have been using hemp seeds for a while now, putting them in my smoothies, on my salads, on apple "cookies", in superfood brownies, and in my own homemade… Continue reading #FlavorfulFriday – Fuel Your Active Lifestyle with Hemp Heart Bars
I recently received Brightcore Nutrition's TrueFood Chocolate Superfood powder and Sweet Wheat Wheat Grass Powder Capsules to sample. I have always know that wheat grass was full of many health benefits but I never got around to trying it. I heard lots of stories of how bad wheat grass tastes so I was never really… Continue reading #FlavorfulFriday – Iced Superfood Mocha Latte
Happy Friday my healthy friends! I received a wonderful package from Navita's Naturals a few days ago filled with yummy goodies like: Cacao Powder, Hemp Seed, Chia Seed, Cacao Nibs, Maca Maple Cashews, & Coconut Sugar. I also received Julie Morris's Superfood Kitchen cookbook, which I was really excited about! I love using superfoods, but… Continue reading #FlavorfulFriday – Superfood No-Bake Brownies!
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