Lots of things advertised to help you lose weight, but what can we believe? “While it’s appealing to think that something as simple as drinking a tasty tea can help you drop pounds, it’s not a secret weight-loss weapon.” Detox teas can be very beneficial but not necessarily weight loss...
Pi˜na Colada Shakeology
I know I may be getting ahead of myself, but since vacation is approaching, I am dreaming of a nice tropical drink on the beach!! Anyone else??? If you are having the same dream, but aren’t going away anytime soon, then maybe this next recipe will help your dreams come...
Shakeology Daily Tracker
“Creating consistent healthy habits can help you get the results you want.” That’s exactly what this next tool can do to help you stay on track. Shakeology Daily Tracker is an easy way to monitor and record your daily Shakeology consumption. Remember change takes time, so keeping track of your...
Health Benefits of Brussel Sprouts
A highly underestimated veggie in my opinion are brussel sprouts. I don’t think it gets as much love as it deserves and honestly the nutritional benefits are outstanding! Basically a small version of the cabbage, brussel sprouts can be prepared in so many different ways. High in fiber, rich in...
National Flapjack Day!!
National Flapjack day is my favorite!!! Pancakes can be a carb-filled breakfast not really containing any healthy ingredients, but they also can be made with more wholesome ingredients. The following recipe, multi-grain banana pancakes, are not only made with wholesome ingredients but they are just as delicious and very filling!!...
Vanilla Ginger Chiller
A morning tea, an afternoon drink, an evening cocktail… whatever you want to call it, this next recipe is a great beverage for anytime of the day!! Vanilla Ginger Chiller is a smoothie recipe that “checks all the right boxes”. Easy to make, creamy texture, and sweet and zesty flavor,...
How Cooking at Home Can Help You Lose Weight
We are all tired of spending long hours in the kitchen trying to prepare meals that everyone in the family will enjoy. Sometimes it’s just easier to take-out, or enjoy a nice meal in a favorite restaurant. Besides being very costly, prepared food can have a high calorie tag attached....
Healthy Vegetarian Meals
The start of Lent is here and even if you don’t follow Lenten practices, these recipes are still great vegetarian options!! 37 healthy weeknight dinners that are light, satisfying, and perfect for an easy meal. I think even the pickiest eaters will love these options!! https://www.foodnetwork.com/healthy/photos/healthy-vegetarian-recipes
Banana Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream
Yesterday was peanut butter day and today is banana cream day… two perfect ingredients in one delicious recipe. Banana Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream is quite a mouthful to say but irresistibly good to eat!! Besides being easy to make, full of flavor, this ice cream is FIXATE approved!!!...
What is an Elimination Diet?
Have you ever heard of an elimination diet? “An elimination diet is a protocol of taking a group of foods or ingredients out of one’s diet, then reintroducing them in order to determine a reaction to that particular food,” explains gut health expert Erin Judge, R.D.N., owner of Gutivate, which...