Unprocess yourself with easy, plant-based recipes
If you have any kind of cookware or bakeware in your cabinets then I want to ask you… Did you know it could be leaching chemicals into your food?! If it’s non-stick cookware then it’s most likely leaching chemicals into your food.
Is Your Cookware Leaching Chemicals Into Your Food?Read More
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 …
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 …
It’s officially the holiday season, and gift shopping has begun! I find gift guides helpful for me when I’m doing some online shopping so I thought I’d share some ideas with you. I’ve broken it down into categories from gifts for in the kitchen, to parents and foodies. I also got some of my favorite …
Holiday Gift Guide for the kitchen, foodie, baby and more!Read More
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.
Herbs and spices are known to have some of the greatest antioxidant activities. The reason we should eat foods high in antioxidants is because they protect our cells from disease and a host of other problems like depression. Our antioxidant levels can plummet when we get sick, don’t eat well or go through a stressful …
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
Kale has been a hot commodity for the past few years, but I find a lot of people still don’t know how to make it taste good, so here are three ways to make it delicious and incorporate more of it into your diet. Kale is part of the cruciferous vegetable family, which is one …
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.
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.
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 best tip to stay on the healthy eating path is being prepared. One thing that gets people off track is when you’re starving and don’t have anything healthy on hand so you just grab the first thing you see, which probably isn’t the healthiest – like
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is said to be the most common hormone abnormality among women in the United States. It causes infertility, menstrual dysfunction, weight gain, acne and more. Many women suffer from it and have no idea. As most of you know, I was diagnosed with PCOS last year, but have since healed it. Today, …
I’m in the process now of studying to renew my holistic nutrition certification, which got me thinking I should share with you how I recently healed myself with food (and how you can too!), plus some other BIG news that came from it! One of the main reasons I started this blog and studied holistic nutrition was to …
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 …
Do you suffer from symptoms like the 3pm slump, skin problems, difficulty sleeping, feeling achy or bloated? If you’re feeling “off” at all, making a few changes with what you’re eating could help tremendously. Every time we eat, we are given an opportunity to heal and nourish ourselves. I know that it’s hard to make each meal
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
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. …
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 …
Halloween is only a few days away, which means it’s the start to the season of sweets and unhealthy treats all around! Buying packaged candy is simple, but how do you feel after you eat it? Not the best, I’m sure. I hate the feeling so I decided to do a roundup of healthy knock-offs to …
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 …
In this edition of Foodie Talk I’m featuring Tess Masters aka the Blender Girl and a personal friend of mine. If you don’t know about her recipes, I suggest you get to know them. She is a master creator in the kitchen and her talent never ceases to amaze me.
The finale of The Amazing Race 26 on CBS was a few weeks ago and my good friend, Laura Pierson was part of the winning team! I couldn’t be more excited for her! She traveled to 5 continents and 8 countries with her partner, Tyler Adams, beating out 11 other teams to win $1 million! Laura eats …
Foodie Talk With The Amazing Race Winner Laura PiersonRead More
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. …
