If you are just starting out with a healthy lifestyle it can seem overwhelming. Not only are you revamping your entire routine, but you are learning about new foods, how to cook them, adjusting your budget, and so on. One of the most important, and often difficult, components to your new lifestyle is executing healthy… Continue reading Meal Planning: The Key to Your Healthy Lifestyle
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5 Reasons Avocados Are Incredible Superfoods
Avocados have quickly become the golden food. There are even restaurants popping up that only serve dishes with avocados (I need to go visit those)! So what’s all the hype about? Are they really one of the best foods on the planet? YES. They’re easily one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. There… Continue reading 5 Reasons Avocados Are Incredible Superfoods
Are Family and Friends Supporting Your Healthy Lifestyle?
Not everyone is going to agree with your healthy lifestyle. And guess what…that’s completely ok! It’s about being confident enough to explain to your friends and family why you choose to eat and live healthily. Food is typically the focus in social situations, whether it’s meeting a friend for lunch, grabbing a snack or coffee… Continue reading Are Family and Friends Supporting Your Healthy Lifestyle?
5 Healthy Coffee Boosters to Replace Sugar
Let’s talk about healthy coffee boosters to add to your morning coffee that will serve your body much better than a spoonful of sugar. I love a good vanilla latte just as much as the next girl, but the cow’s milk (regular dairy milk) and sugary syrups that are used by most coffee chains are… Continue reading 5 Healthy Coffee Boosters to Replace Sugar
Does the Secret to Clear Skin Start with Your Liver?
Clear, radiant skin is not achieved with expensive creams, masks, and facials (although they can enhance the health of your skin). If you want truly beautiful skin, you need to start looking at your liver and gut health. Your liver is not only responsible for breaking down alcohol, but essential for healthy skin. Your skin… Continue reading Does the Secret to Clear Skin Start with Your Liver?
5 Simple Ways to Detox Everyday
Some wellness experts recommend extended cleanses a few times a year to rid the body of toxins. Sometimes cleanses of that nature can feel too rigid and restrictive. Instead, try incorporating these 5 very simple habits into your daily routine to detox every day. 1. Hot Lemon Water I love starting my day with a… Continue reading 5 Simple Ways to Detox Everyday
How to Handle Sugar Cravings
How to Handle Sugar Cravings Does the occasional sugar craving mean you are not disciplined? Of course not. It means you are human! So why on earth do we even crave sugar in the first place? That’s really the question that you should be asking yourself when this urge arises. It could be a number… Continue reading How to Handle Sugar Cravings
11 Healthy Foods to Always Have in Your Kitchen
One of the secrets to staying on track with a clean, healthy lifestyle is to keep your kitchen stocked with healthy, versatile food. When you surround yourself with healthy options, you are more likely to make better choices. It also makes cooking more enjoyable because of the versatility with different dishes you can whip up.… Continue reading 11 Healthy Foods to Always Have in Your Kitchen
How Gluten Sensitivity Pushed Me to Listen to My Body
Imagine all of your favorite foods…is it pizza? Pasta? Fried shrimp? And then imagine the joy it brings you bite after bite after bite. Then 15 minutes later you have a headache, your stomach hurts and your hands feel weak. That’s what I felt before I was diagnosed with gluten sensitivity. Sure, there are tons… Continue reading How Gluten Sensitivity Pushed Me to Listen to My Body
Why Chocolate Should Be Included in Your Diet
This might be hard to believe, but chocolate is actually healthy for you! Yes, you heard that right. Now, I’m not talking about low quality, sugary, milk chocolate. I’m referring to high-quality dark chocolate, made with real cacao. The cacao bean is one of the highest sources of antioxidants on earth. It is also packed… Continue reading Why Chocolate Should Be Included in Your Diet