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5 Health and Wellness Things I’m Loving Right Now – October

5 Health and Wellness Things I’m Loving Right Now – October

I wrote a blog post like this a few months ago and thought it was fun sharing my current favorites when it comes to beauty products, self-help books (or just for pleasure!), supplements, healthy snacks – basically whatever I’m into that month. If you enjoy […]

Are Artificial Sweeteners Harmful?

Are Artificial Sweeteners Harmful?

Artificial sweeteners are just as commonly found on the dinner table as salt and pepper. To some, they are a “miracle food” because they pass through the body undigested – with all the flavor and none of the calories. Too good to be true? The FDA […]

Handling Unexpected Desserts and How Your Perception of Food Affects Your Metabolism

Handling Unexpected Desserts and How Your Perception of Food Affects Your Metabolism

Last night my client emailed me in a panic saying “I just ate dessert with a friend. I usually skip breakfast the next day to compensate, what should I do?!” My answer: First, take a nice deep breath. Second, do NOTHING. Get right back on […]

Should You Go Keto?

Should You Go Keto?

I get asked about the Ketogenic (or “keto”) diet ALL the time, so I wanted to share my opinion and educate anyone that is considering and/or following the keto diet.  As you know, I am not about the fad diets, but I can see why […]

Easy Tofu Fried Rice

Easy Tofu Fried Rice

Take out, fake out! I first made this easy tofu fried rice recipe in high school when I first started learning how to prepare tofu, and it is one of my favorites to date! I have modified this recipe slightly, but the original one is from […]

Surprising Benefits of Turmeric

Surprising Benefits of Turmeric

Turmeric has long been recognized for it’s medicinal properties, dating back nearly 4000 years. It has been used for centuries by physicians of Aryuveda as a plant-based drug to treat various diseases and ailments. Throughout history, turmeric has also been used as a cosmetic, a […]

Long Weekend In Austin Texas: Food, Activities, and Hotel Van Zandt

Long Weekend In Austin Texas: Food, Activities, and Hotel Van Zandt

I’ve always wanted to go to Texas and finally went over Memorial Day Weekend! I’m excited to share all about the restaurants, spas and things to do. Where to Stay:  Hotel Van Zandt is a really fun hotel right in downtown Austin in the Rainey Street […]

Flavor Up Your Water

Flavor Up Your Water

We all know we need to drink water. Water provides many benefits to the body such as lubricating joints, hydrating muscles, transporting nutrients, removing wastes, improving digestion and SO much more. Plus, water makes up about 60% of the human body! Even though all of […]

How Sleep Affects Our Metabolism

How Sleep Affects Our Metabolism

There’s nothing quite as refreshing as getting a great night’s sleep. While we sleep, our body is replenishing and rejuvenating all of our major systems so we feel ready to conquer the following day. Without adequate sleep, it is almost impossible to feel and look […]

Should You Be Taking A Collagen Supplement?

Should You Be Taking A Collagen Supplement?

Collagen supplements are all the trend lately, being touted as the “must-have” beauty supplement. And I get it. The promise of thicker and longer hair, smooth and glowing skin, less aches and pain, and improved gut health sounds pretty freaking good. With anything that sounds […]

No Bean Turkey Chili

No Bean Turkey Chili

This is a thick, meaty, veggie-packed chili made with sensitive tummies in mind! As much as I love beans in my chili, they don’t always sit well in my stomach (“Beans, beans, they’re good for your heart….”). This is really easy to make and doesn’t […]

Almond Flour Chicken Cutlets

Almond Flour Chicken Cutlets

This is a quick and easy recipe that replaces traditional breadcrumb for a mixture of coconut and almond flour. Super tasty and reheats REALLY well! This recipe is gluten free for all my gluten free friends! Print Recipe Almond Flour Chicken Cutlets Prep Time 6 minutes […]