We’re in the midst of the holiday season where there’s more activities, more food, sweets in particular, more drinks, and just a lot in general that’s going on! Most of the time we put our health on the sidelines during this time. We’re busy and not taking our normal steps of self care or we’re …
Why I started juicing again
I used to juice every single morning, but then I quit. I started back after 3 years of not juicing. Here’s why I stopped, why I started back and the benefits I’m seeing!
4 Foods To Boost Your Immune System And Keep You Healthy Year-Round
Summer is officially on it’s way out and we’re heading into fall, which means the weather will be changing soon. Sometimes, when the weather changes, we get sick especially if our immunity is down. Pills and powders like Emergen-C’s might seem like a good way to boost your immune system, but did you know
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Is Your Cookware Leaching Chemicals Into Your Food?
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.
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10 Foods That Heal
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 …
Holiday Gift Guide for the kitchen, foodie, baby and more!
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 …
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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.
Antioxidants in Herbs and Spices
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 …
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
3 Ways To Make Kale Taste Good
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 …
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
Time Saving Kitchen Tips
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
5 Things To Help Heal PCOS
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, …
How To Heal Yourself With Food
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 …
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 …
5 Foods to Avoid For Better Balance
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
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. …
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 …
Healthified Knock-off Candy Roundup
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 …
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 …