One of my biggest passions in life is to inform people on how plant-based foods, foods provided by mother nature, actually prevent us from getting sick and can help to heal our bodies. There is a lot of misinformation out there about what foods are considered healthy. Here are 10 foods scientifically proven to be …
Why Weight Loss Should NOT Be Your Goal
Do you make New Year’s resolutions? I like to make a few. I think the new year is a great way to get a fresh start and really hold yourself accountable for implementing better practices in your life. One thing you won’t see on my list is weight loss and I wanted to tell …
5 Ways to Start Your Day Off Better
How you start your morning can make or break your day. When we have a morning routine of positive practices it sets us up for good things to happen. Taking time to care for yourself in the morning will benefit every area of your life.
4 Easy Meal Ideas For Babies and Toddlers
Studies have shown that starting children off eating healthy early in life will help to keep them eating healthy later on. It also decreases their chances of obesity, childhood diabetes, attention disorders and many diseases. Here are four easy and healthy meal ideas for little ones, but they’re so good you might
Baby Steps To A Healthy Life
Around the first of the year I always get asked a lot questions from people on my Facebook and Instagram about things they can do to live a healthier life if they’re not ready to go fully plant-based.
5 Foods to Help Detox That Are In Your Kitchen
I don’t know about you, but after a long holiday weekend I always feel the need for a reset from a little over indulging. I am also not someone that believes in starving themselves or just drinking juice for days.
5 Essential Items for a Healthier Pregnancy
I’m so excited to announce that I naturally gave birth to a healthy (9 pound!) baby boy almost a month ago. If you’ve followed my health journey here then you know I was told by doctors I wouldn’t be able to have a baby because of my diagnosis, but after making these changes
The Fat We Should All Be Eating
In the 80’s and 90’s we were made to believe that fat is bad. Low-fat products were all the rage, but little did people know they were actually filling them with more sugar to get rid of the fat. Thankfully, there’s now much research that shows that we need good fat. Studies have shown that these …
Festive Grain-Free Cupcakes
Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too when you’re trying to live a healthier lifestyle? These grain-free cupcakes are made with low glycemic sugar, quinoa flour and pure cacao powder making it a healthy cupcake, but no one will know it! Plus they have a beautiful green, dye-free icing perfect for …
How To Make The Switch From Toxic Beauty Products
I read a staggering stat the other day, that women put an average of 515 synthetic chemicals on their body every single day! Lotion, cream, moisturizer, hair dyes, shampoo, soap, toothpaste, cleanser, lipstick, face powder, perfume – you name it. It’s disheartening to see your favorite beauty products can contain hundreds of chemicals, but trust me – the sooner …
Pre and Post Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes
Since we’re about to enter a week of indulgence I’ve compiled a list of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes that please without the guilt – plus some detoxifying recipes to help repair any damage afterwards. From a lighter, but still satisfying stuffing to a drink that helps reduce bloat and more!
5 Foods That Help Balance Hormones + My Diagnosis
Many people suffer from hormone imbalance. It’s not just women either… Men do as well. Everything from thyroid problems to adrenal fatigue to depression. A few weeks ago I was diagnosed with PCOS, which stands for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. I’ve been having hormonal issues since I stopped using birth control
5 Easy Tips For a Healthy Year By Sharon Palmer
Sharon Palmer is a registered dietitian, food and nutrition writer, and plant-based nutrition expert. This week Sharon is contributing to the blog with her 5 easy tips for a healthy 2016! Now that the hype of the new year is coming to an end, I think we could all use a little motivation to continue getting healthier. …
The Most Beneficial Nut You Can Eat
Walnuts are known as the best nuts we can eat because of their high levels of antioxidants, which help protect our cells. They’re an easy, nutritious snack on their own, or add them to a homemade trail mix.
4 Tips For Staying Healthy During Holiday Travel
Do you ever get sick when you travel? I use to be that person that always caught a “cold” after traveling, but now I can’t even remember the last time that happened to me. I’ve changed my travel routine which has helped me stay healthy especially when flying. Not only do I prepare my travel days, but I …
Goji Berry Date Paste Sweetener
This Goji Berry Date Paste is a perfect sweetener to replace the artificial stuff. It’s great to use in desserts and smoothies, especially if you don’t have a high speed blender like a Vitamix. I’ve been meaning to make date paste for a while now as I use dates to sweeten almost all of my desserts. I’m …
Blending Vs Juicing – Smoothies Vs Green Juice
I receive a lot of emails asking which is better, drinking smoothies or green juice. Some are debating if they should buy a juicer or a blender; others want to know for health reasons. I did a post on this a while back on this, but I’ve put more information together not only explaining the differences between …
How Healthy Are Raspberries?
We hear so much about how amazing blueberries are for us, which I love, but what about the raspberries? Not only are they one of the prettiest berries, but they contain a wide array of benefits making them one of the healthiest, most delicious candies nature has to offer. I love adding them to desserts like
Detoxing, Relaxing And More Benefits Of Basil
Who doesn’t love the smell of fresh basil?! I’ve been using it a lot in recipes lately. Some of my favorites include Tomato Basil Bisque and Basil Lemonade. It actually belongs to the mint family and is used as a seasoning herb for cooking
Basil Lemonade
This Basil Lemonade is naturally sweetened and packed full of nutrients. As I’m sure you know, it’s important to stay hydrated and this might become your favorite way to do that. You only need three ingredients to make it from scratch, and it’s a lot healthier than anything you can buy. Basil and lemon are the perfect …
Foodie Talk With The Detoxinista
If you saw the delicious burger recipe I posted last week then you know it’s from Megan Gilmore’s new cookbook, Everyday Detox. Her blog, the Detoxinista.com, is one of my favorite recipe blogs and Megan herself inspires me so much. I’m lucky to call her a friend and wanted to share more about her with you. …
Detox Lemonade
If you’re looking for an easy way to help flush or detox your system this Detox Lemonade is the way to do it. It’s easy to make a big batch of it and drink on it all week long! All you need is three ingredients: Mint, Lemons and Cucumbers.
Crunchy, Munchy Freeze-Dried Blueberries
If you’ve never had freeze-dried blueberries, I’m here to tell you you’re missing out! It’s got a fresh taste like I’ve never experienced with a blueberry before, along with a nice crunch. They’re the perfect touch of pizazz to add to oatmeal, cereal or trail mix. Freeze-dried fruit makes a great snack on it’s own too as …
STAY SATISFIED ON THE GO!
Have you ever been stuck in traffic or working late and your hunger levels continue to grow & grow because you only had a light meal 4 hours ago? By the time you get in the presence of food, you grab whatever you can and it’s usually not the healthiest of choices because your hunger …